Both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, for 35 days. WSDOT states the closure is for fish barrier removal, with signed detours guiding traffic around the work. Local access north and south of the closure remains open, and businesses along SR 169 will stay accessible. The closure is scheduled to end on Sep. 21, 2026, at 5 a.m. WSDOT will provide updates on the project through their website and social media channels. Drivers should plan for delays and use detours to avoid the closure zone.
SR 169 to close for fish barrier removal
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- ✓Both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal.”
- ✓The closure will start at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal.”
- ✓The closure will last for 35 days“both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal.”
- ✓WSDOT states the closure is for fish barrier removal“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for fish barrier removal.”
- ✓Signed detours will guide traffic around the work“Separate signed detours will guide people around the closure.”
- ✓Local access north and south of the closure remains open“Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169.”
- ✓Businesses along SR 169 will stay accessible“Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169.”
- ✓The closure is scheduled to end on Sep. 21, 2026“Effective: Aug 5, 2026, 11:19 AM Expected end: Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 AM”
- ✓The closure will end at 5 a.m. on Sep. 21, 2026“Effective: Aug 5, 2026, 11:19 AM Expected end: Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 AM”
- ⚠WSDOT will provide updates on the project through their websiteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠WSDOT will provide updates on the project through their social media channelsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Drivers should plan for delays“Flaggers will direct travelers to follow a pilot car through the work zone. Plan ahead and expect delays of up to 20 minutes.”
- ⚠Drivers should use detours to avoid the closure zoneNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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