Hydrogen Station Commissioning, Transit Stops Closed

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  Lewis County Transit announced the Hydrogen Fueling Station is in commissioning phase“Right now, we are in the commissioning phase, which means that each vendor is working through their unique checklists for every component under their purview to ensure that all parts are properly installed, connected, operable, and ready to transmit data for site monitoring.”
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  vendors are completing component checks for electrolyzer“Right now, we are in the commissioning phase, which means that each vendor is working through their unique checklists for every component under their purview to ensure that all parts are properly installed, connected, operable, and ready to transmit data for site monitoring.”
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  vendors are completing component checks for compression“Right now, we are in the commissioning phase, which means that each vendor is working through their unique checklists for every component under their purview to ensure that all parts are properly installed, connected, operable, and ready to transmit data for site monitoring.”
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  vendors are completing component checks for storage“Right now, we are in the commissioning phase, which means that each vendor is working through their unique checklists for every component under their purview to ensure that all parts are properly installed, connected, operable, and ready to transmit data for site monitoring.”
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  vendors are completing component checks for dispensing systems“Right now, we are in the commissioning phase, which means that each vendor is working through their unique checklists for every component under their purview to ensure that all parts are properly installed, connected, operable, and ready to transmit data for site monitoring.”
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  The station is the only one in southwest Washington“This station is the only one of its kind in southwest Washington, and it requires many components to come together exactly right to be ready for use.”
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  The station is expected to support the county's Zero-Emissions fleet once fully operational“The Hydrogen Fueling Station is a crucial component to Lewis County’s Zero Emission Transition Plan, as it will provide a sustainable fuel source for our Zero-Emissions fleet right here at home.”
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  All bus stops on W. 1st St. in Centralia remain closed through July 15No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Purple Route's Exit 63 stop has been moved to Winlock Exit 63 Park & Ride“Purple Route – Exit 63 at the Shell Station is now moved to the Park & Ride on the east side of I-5. Please look for the new name “Winlock Exit 63 Park & Ride” when using the schedule.”
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  Exit 77 Park & Ride in Chehalis will close for three months starting June 8“Exit 77 Park & Ride, located at Main Street and I-5 in Chehalis, will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic beginning June 8, 2026, to allow for construction activities associated with a major facility renovation project. Construction areas will be fenced and clearly marked throughout the project. The closure is expected to remain in effect for approximately three months, with construction anticipated to continue through September 2026.”
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  renovations will transform Exit 77 Park & Ride in Chehalis into the Main Street e-Transit Station“The project will transform the existing park-and-ride facility into the Main Street e-Transit Station at Exit 77, an innovative, green technology-infused transportation hub designed to serve Chehalis and surrounding communities.”
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  alternative stops will be at Mellen Street and Exit 68“During the construction period, commuters and transit riders are encouraged to utilize either the Mellen Street Park & Ride at Exit 81 or the Exit 68 Park & Ride at 172 US Hwy 12, Chehalis, as an alternative location.”