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SR 531, I-405 closures for utilities, pavement work

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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State Route 531 will have alternating traffic with flaggers from Third Avenue Northeast to 11th Avenue Northeast nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Wednesday, July 29 through Friday, July 31. The closure supports utility work in the Centralia–Chehalis area.

I-405 will see multiple overnight closures including the right lane of the northbound off-ramp to SR 522 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through July 31. SR 202 pavement repairs will reduce to one lane between NE Tolt Hil Road and Tokul Road Southeast from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday through August 7. WSDOT advises drivers to expect delays and to slow down in work zones.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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State Route 531 will have alternating traffic with flaggers from Third Avenue Northeast to 11th Avenue Northeast“531: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day beginning Wednesday, July 29 to 5 a.m. Friday, July 31, both directions of State Route 531 will alternate with flaggers from Third Avenue Northeast to 11th Avenue Northeast (milepost 5) for utilities work.”
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The alternating traffic on State Route 531 will occur nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.“531: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day beginning Wednesday, July 29 to 5 a.m. Friday, July 31, both directions of State Route 531 will alternate with flaggers from Third Avenue Northeast to 11th Avenue Northeast (milepost 5) for utilities work.”
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The alternating traffic on State Route 531 will begin on Wednesday, July 29“531: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day beginning Wednesday, July 29 to 5 a.m. Friday, July 31, both directions of State Route 531 will alternate with flaggers from Third Avenue Northeast to 11th Avenue Northeast (milepost 5) for utilities work.”
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The alternating traffic on State Route 531 will end on Friday, July 31“531: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day beginning Wednesday, July 29 to 5 a.m. Friday, July 31, both directions of State Route 531 will alternate with flaggers from Third Avenue Northeast to 11th Avenue Northeast (milepost 5) for utilities work. Effective: Jul 24, 2026, 3:43 PM Expected end: Jul 31, 2026, 5:00 AM”
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The closure of State Route 531 supports utility work in the Centralia–Chehalis areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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I-405 will see multiple overnight closures“405: Monday, July 27 to the morning of Friday, July 31: Two Express Toll Lanes and one lane of northbound I-405 between milepost 17.45 and milepost 18.12 will be closed, nightly from 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.”
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The right lane of the northbound off-ramp to SR 522 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.“The right lane of the northbound I-405/Northeast 160th Street off-ramp to eastbound SR 522 will be closed overnight from 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 to 5 a.m. Friday, July 31.”
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The closure of the right lane of the northbound off-ramp to SR 522 will end on July 31No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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SR 202 pavement repairs will reduce to one lane between NE Tolt Hil Road and Tokul Road Southeast“From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday nights through Friday mornings starting Monday, July 27, sections of SR 202 will reduce to one lane between NE Tolt Hil Road and Tokul road Southeast for pavement repair.”
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The one-lane reduction on SR 202 will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.“From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday nights through Friday mornings starting Monday, July 27, sections of SR 202 will reduce to one lane between NE Tolt Hil Road and Tokul road Southeast for pavement repair.”
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The one-lane reduction on SR 202 will be in effect Monday through FridayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The one-lane reduction on SR 202 will end on August 7“202: From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday nights through Friday mornings starting Monday, July 27, sections of SR 202 will reduce to one lane between NE Tolt Hil Road and Tokul road Southeast for pavement repair. Pilot cars and flaggers will alternate traffic through the work zone each night. Delays are possible passing through the work zones. Please slow down and watch for construction crews. Effective: Jul 23, 2026, 11:18 AM Expected end: Aug 7, 2026, 5:00 AM 202: From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday nights through Friday mornings starting Monday, July 27, sections of SR 202 will reduce to one lane between the SR 522 interchange and Avondale Way NE for pavement repair. Pilot cars and flaggers will alternate traffic through the work zone each night. Delays are possible passing through the work zones. Please slow down and watch for construction crews. Effective: Jul 23, 2026, 11:16 AM Expected end: Aug 7, 2026, 5:00 AM ”
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WSDOT advises drivers to expect delays“Delays are possible passing through the work zones. Please slow down and watch for construction crews.”
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WSDOT advises drivers to slow down in work zones“Pilot cars and flaggers will alternate traffic through the work zone each night. Delays are possible passing through the work zones. Please slow down and watch for construction crews.”