washington department of transportation

Crews have closed off the shoulders of SR 28 in preparation for next Monday's (4/10) reduction of the highway to a single lane with flagger controlled traffic.

The project will bring a complex series of traffic detours in the area, which could bring lengthy delays and frustration to drivers.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber says there were reports of some larger rocks blocking the roadway.

Wet snow and rain are being blamed for destabilizing snow, which is leading to extended avalanche danger through the stretch of highway.

Both plows were struck in Eastern Washington, and there have been reports of cars passing plows on the shoulder and giving obscene gestures to plow drivers in the process.

The project will require the closure of Easy Street on both the north and south sides of U.S. 2.

Lauren Loebsack with the state Department of Transportation says it's an emergency repair of storm water pipe that needs immediate attention.

The first major storms of the winter season led to requirements such as chains or snow tires on Stevens, Blewett and Snoqualmie passes.

Chelan Douglas Port Authority Commissioners discussed the possibility of closing the airport Tuesday.

The roadway was closed between Skykomish and Grotto from noon until 2 p.m. while crews removed hazardous trees and other debris.