WSDOT Travel Advisory: State Route 20 North Cascades Highway closed between Granite Creek and east of Rainy Pass Trailhead due to wildfire activity

Washington State Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 07/18/2024 09:04 AM PDT

Washington State Department of Transportation
Northwest Region – 1019 Andis Road  – Burlington, WA 98233 – 360-757-5999

TRAVEL ADVISORY

July 18, 2024

Contact:     Lauren Loebsack, communications, 509-860-0000
                  RB McKeon, communications, 360-399-9328

Overnight wildfire activity closed SR 20 North Cascades Highway between Granite Creek and Rainy Day Pass trailhead

WINTHROP – The Washington State Department of Transportation closed State Route 20/North Cascades Highway from milepost 148 at Granite Creek to milepost 158 just east of the Rainy Day Pass trailhead, approximately 45 miles west of Winthrop, beginning at 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, until further notice. 

The road closure is necessary to support fire fighting activities and for the safety of the traveling public. During wildfire season, closures of state highways may happen quickly as fire behavior changes. Travelers should plan ahead and expect delays.

During the closure, people can use I-90 or US 2 for east-west travel across the state. 

Road closure information is posted in the WSDOT real-time travel center and @wsdot_north and @wsdot_east on X/Twitter and updates will be provided as available. Wildfire information can be found by visiting the Washington State Department of Natural Resources wildfire incident information webpage. 

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