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US 97, SR 20 work causes temporary slowdowns

Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Okanogan County residents should expect temporary slowdowns on US 97 and SR 20 starting next week due to bridge inspections and water line work.

US 97 near Omak will have one-lane traffic from 1-3 p.m. on September 8 for a bridge inspection. US 97 south of Tonasket will have alternating one-lane traffic from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on September 9. SR 20 near Twisp will have alternating one-lane traffic from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on September 8-10 while water lines are repaired.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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Okanogan County residents should expect temporary slowdowns on US 97 and SR 20 starting next week“Travelers on US 97 at milepost 291 near Omak will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. due to a bridge inspection. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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US 97 near Omak will have one-lane traffic from 1-3 p.m. on September 8 for a bridge inspection“Travelers on US 97 at milepost 291 near Omak will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. due to a bridge inspection. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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US 97 south of Tonasket will have alternating one-lane traffic from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on September 9“Travelers on US 97 at milepost 310 south of Tonasket will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. due to a bridge inspection. Expect alternating one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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SR 20 near Twisp will have alternating one-lane traffic from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on September 8-10 while water lines are repaired“Travelers on SR 20 near Twisp will encounter slowdowns and delays at milepost 202 while developer associated with the Town of Twisp will work on the water lines. Expect alternating, one-lane, two-way traffic, flaggers and reduced speed limits. Work will occur from Sept. 8-10, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.”