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SR 169 maintenance affects all lanes at SE 240th St

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All lanes on SR 169 northbound and southbound at SE 240th Street (MP 14) are affected by maintenance, effective August 19, 2026, at 6:12 a.m.

WSDOT will maintain the highway at this location through the end of the day, with no specific end time provided. Drivers should expect delays and use caution in the area.

The I-90 ramp closure near Bellevue Way SE will continue through August 21, with additional closures on I-405 ramps and US 2 pavement repairs on August 19. WSDOT encourages travelers to check for updates before heading out.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    All lanes on SR 169 northbound and southbound at SE 240th Street (MP 14) are affected by maintenance“169: On SR 169 northbound & southbound at SE 240th St (MP 14) all lanes are affected by maintenance.”
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    The maintenance on SR 169 northbound and southbound at SE 240th Street (MP 14) is effective August 19, 2026“169: On SR 169 northbound & southbound at SE 240th St (MP 14) all lanes are affected by maintenance. Effective: Aug 19, 2026, 6:12 AM”
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    The maintenance on SR 169 northbound and southbound at SE 240th Street (MP 14) starts at 6:12 a.m.“169: On SR 169 northbound & southbound at SE 240th St (MP 14) all lanes are affected by maintenance. Effective: Aug 19, 2026, 6:12 AM”
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    WSDOT will maintain the highway at SR 169 northbound and southbound at SE 240th Street (MP 14) through the end of the dayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The I-90 ramp closure near Bellevue Way SE will continue through August 21“090: From as early as 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, and again from at the same times Wednesday and Thursday nights, Aug. 19-20, the eastbound I-90 on-ramp from Bellevue Way SE will close for guardrail installation. Signed detours will guide people around the ramp closure. Effective: Aug 14, 2026, 8:49 AM Expected end: Aug 21, 2026, 8:49 AM”
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    Additional closures on I-405 ramps and US 2 pavement repairs will occur on August 19“002: Travelers on US 2 will encounter slowdowns and delays at milepost 79, six miles west of Coles Corner and the SR 207 junction on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect alternating, one-lane two-way traffic with flaggers, and delays of 10 minutes or fewer. Crews will be repairing the pavement surface.”

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