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Washington State Department of Transportation
Olympic Region – P.O. Box 47440 – Olympia, WA 98504-7440 – 360-357-2600
TRAVEL ADVISORY
July 30, 2026
Weekend roadwork with one-way alternating traffic on SR 7 near Alder Lake Aug. 1-2
ALDER – Folks planning weekend travel on the State Route 7 Mountain Highway near Alder Lake will want to plan extra travel time.
From 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, and 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, the road will be reduced to one lane approaching Alder Cutoff Road East. The lane reduction creates a work zone for Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance teams to make pavement repairs.
Travelers can expect stops of up to 15 minutes while flaggers alternate one-way traffic during repairs.
This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if it rains.
Whenever near work zones please:
- Slow down – drive the posted speeds for worker and traveler safety.
- Be kind – workers are out there helping to keep people safe and improve the roadways.
- Pay attention – both to workers directing travelers and surrounding traffic.
- Stay calm – expect delays, leave early or take alternate routes if possible.
For real-time travel information, check the WSDOT app and statewide travel map. Email alerts are available for major updates on state highways in Pierce County.
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