Repairs and Landslide Add Delays on Chumstick Highway

A landslide on Chumstick Highway is adding to delays as crews continue to work on the roadway for maintenance.

Why Repairs Are Needed

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Chelan County said crews identified nine locations for repairs due to increased usage because of the closure of Tumwater Canyon.

Landslide Adds to Delays

Chelan County Public Works said a landslide happened on Beaver Valley Hill on Chumstick Highway Monday night, which will increase delays already planned by WSDOT.

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DOT crews are excavating and preparing to pave the nine sections of roadway on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The work depends on the weather.

Where the Lane Closure Is Located

A lane closure is in effect from milepost 10 to milepost 12. The southbound lane will remain closed with flagger-controlled, one-lane alternating traffic until Wednesday. Motorists should expect delays.

Why Chumstick Is Used as a Detour

The county said even though Chumstick Highway is in its jurisdiction, Chelan County Public Works and the Washington State Department of Transportation have a long-time agreement that states when U.S. 2 is closed through the Tumwater Canyon due to emergency highway repairs, natural hazards, or other highway obstructions, the state is allowed to use Chumstick as a detour route. When this happens, DOT is responsible for the maintenance of the detour route.

DOT expects Tumwater Canyon to stay closed into March.