Lewis County Transit Adjusts Services for July 4, Construction

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  Lewis County Transit will close all fixed routes, DARTT, and LIFTT services on July 4“All Lewis County Transit Fixed Routes, DARTT, and LIFTT services will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.”
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  Lewis County Transit will operate a special shuttle between Centralia and Chehalis instead“Although our regular services will be closed, Lewis County Transit will be operating a special holiday shuttle on Saturday to transport attendees safely between Centralia and Chehalis events.”
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  All stops on West 1st Street in Centralia will be closed from June 15 to July 15“All stops on W. 1st St. in Centralia will be closed from Monday, June 15th to Wednesday, July 15th due to construction work.”
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  Exit 63 at the Shell Station is now moved to Winlock Exit 63 Park & Ride on I-5's east side“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 June 8 for construction“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.”
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  Exit 77 Park & Ride in Chehalis will close until September 2026“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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  Commuters will be directed to Mellen Street or Exit 68 Park & Ride“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.”
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  Ground Mound Park and Ride and Stan Hedwall stops were closed effective January 26, 2026“Effective 1/26/2026 Lewis County Transit will be suspending service at the Exit 88 Grand Mound Park and Ride located at 20500 Old Hwy. 99 S.W. Green line stops will still be serviced in Grand Mound at Elderberry and the Ralph Helm Way stops. The Park and Ride was used both as a stop and a turn around. Unfortunately, the park and ride lot conditions have deteriorated, which was causing damage to our vehicles. We will re-evaluate this stop over the coming months as we review all of our service in anticipation of putting new, larger 40′ buses in service. We are also closing the bus stop at Stan Hedwall park, which has only been serviced on the weekends by the Red route.”
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  Ground Mound Park and Ride and Stan Hedwall stops were closed due to deteriorating lot conditions“The Park and Ride was used both as a stop and a turn around. Unfortunately, the park and ride lot conditions have deteriorated, which was causing damage to our vehicles.”
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  Ground Mound Park and Ride and Stan Hedwall stops were closed due to low weekend usage“null”