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Kittitas County Commissioner Laura Osiadacz shared that the passes receive roughly 30,000 commuters a day.

I know. In the past couple of months it seems like we’ve been hearing so much about roundabouts in the Wenatchee Valley. With the aggravation of all the roundabouts on First Street, to the new ones being created in North Wenatchee and Leavenworth. It makes our heads spin like Linda Blair’s head in The Exorcist. But “They” tell us that roundabouts are for the most part safer than the 4-way stops. Here are the stats.

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

WSDOT spokesperson Lauren Loebsack said the amount of moisture coming into the Wenatchee Valley has increased avalanche threats.

There is currently no estimated time to reopen Tumwater Canyon, however crews will assess road conditions on Thursday morning.

The total cost for the SR 28 White Trail Road roundabout project is approximately $2.8 million.

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The highway was back open by about 8pm Tuesday after closing at 4am Saturday - Christmas Eve - because of treacherous driving from snow and ice.

Areas north of US 2, east of Waterville, and south of SR 17 are closed, which includes McNeil Canyon Road, Bridgeport Hill Road, and a 14-mile portion of SR 172 between McNeil Canyon Road and Mansfield.

East Wenatchee crews got to work on the project during a window when WSDOT had closed the SR 28 bypass for a separate project.