UPDATE: North Cascades Highway Reopening on June 19th

It's unbelievable news regarding State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway)! There is a target reopening date, and it's ahead of schedule!

According to WSDOT, reopening WAS scheduled for June 25th, however, since weather has been favorable, they've moved the date up.

The Popular Road Is Expected to Reopen on Friday, June 19th

Due to an unusually long closure caused by storm damage and and a spring rockslide, SR 20 has seen its share of multiple roadway washouts and unstable slopes requiring stabilization. Crews are working 7 days a week, 24/7 to get the roadway repaired.

WSDOT Began Paving Damaged Sections and Will Continue When Weather Allows

WSDOT.wa.gov

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According to WSDOT, major repairs on the highway include clearing and repairing drainage, rebuilding 3 washed out embankments, and restoring roadbed for paving.

In a Typical Year, SR 20 Opens in April or May

This year marks one of the latest openings on record. Heavy rain storms hit the area, causing damages that washed out 3 locations of the road. The embankment needs to be rebuilt and repaired. Because of this, the roadway still remains off-limits to vehicles, bicycles, hikers, and campers.

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