1st Street Becomes Bike Route in Downtown Wenatchee

The City of Wenatchee will keep 1st Street in downtown closed to vehicles.

Why 1st Street Will Remain Closed to Vehicles

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The street has been temporarily closed for the past two years during the Wenatchee Convention Center renovations. With construction complete, the City said it is opening the corridor as a bike-only route connecting downtown to the pedestrian bridge and the Apple Capital Loop Trail.

How the Bike Route Connects to the Loop Trail

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Officials say this allows an opportunity to further extend the bikeway connection to the Apple Capital Loop Trail, creating a more comfortable bike route for visitors and families with young riders to the community's most popular destinations.

Future Plans for a Downtown Pedestrian Plaza

Additional signage and devices will be installed in the coming days to help guide motorists and non-motorized users. In the long-term, the City said it will continue planning to further enhance this segment into a pedestrian plaza to serve downtown visitors and special events.

Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the Public Works Department.