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WSDOT Closes Lanes for Repairs in Centralia–Chehalis

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WSDOT announced multiple highway closures and lane reductions effective this week in Centralia–Chehalis. The closures include one general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522 from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 4:30 a.m. Friday, August 18–21. A single lane of US 12 over I-5 will close nightly from 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 10, to 6 a.m. Thursday, August 20. The northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South Bridge will close from 5 a.m. Saturday, August 22, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 23.

These closures support bridge repairs, guardrail installation, and pavement work. Travelers are advised to expect delays and follow signed detours. The US 12 bridge closure requires using a detour via northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12. The SR 99 bridge closure will close the northbound on-ramp to SR 509 and off-ramp to South Michigan Street.

The longest ongoing closure is on SR 730 between US 12 and the Oregon State Line, with alternating traffic controlled by flaggers until September 18. WSDOT will provide updates on their website for real-time changes.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    WSDOT announced multiple highway closures and lane reductions effective this week in Centralia–ChehalisNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The closures include one general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522 from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 4:30 a.m. Friday“405: One general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522 from Campus Way Northeast (milepost 10.4) to 131st Avenue Northeast (milepost 11.4) will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 to 4:30 a.m. Friday, August 21.”
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    The closures include one general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522 from August 18–21“405: One general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522 from Campus Way Northeast (milepost 10.4) to 131st Avenue Northeast (milepost 11.4) will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 to 4:30 a.m. Friday, August 21.”
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    A single lane of US 12 over I-5 will close nightly from 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 10, to 6 a.m. Thursday, August 20“012: From 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20: A single lane of US 12 over I-5 (milepost 66.5) will close nightly for bridge repairs.”
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    The northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South Bridge will close from 5 a.m. Saturday, August 22, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 23“099: From 5 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South Bridge will close from State Route 509 to East Marginal Way South (milepost 27). The northbound SR 99/Holden Street on-ramp to State Route 509 and the northbound SR 99 off-ramp to South Michigan Street will also close.”
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    These closures support bridge repairs, guardrail installation, and pavement work“These closures support ongoing guardrail installation on eastbound I-90.”
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    Travelers are advised to expect delays and follow signed detours“Travelers who need to cross the freeway will follow a signed detour. Flaggers will direct travelers to a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12. Slow down, stay focused and expect delays.”
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    The US 12 bridge closure requires using a detour via northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508“Flaggers will direct travelers to a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12.”
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    The US 12 bridge closure requires using a detour via southbound back to US 12“Flaggers will direct travelers to a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12.”
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    The SR 99 bridge closure will close the northbound on-ramp to SR 509“099: From 5 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South Bridge will close from State Route 509 to East Marginal Way South (milepost 27). The northbound SR 99/Holden Street on-ramp to State Route 509 and the northbound SR 99 off-ramp to South Michigan Street will also close.”
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    The SR 99 bridge closure will close the off-ramp to South Michigan StreetNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The longest ongoing closure is on SR 730 between US 12 and the Oregon State LineNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The longest ongoing closure is on SR 730 between US 12 and the Oregon State Line with alternating traffic controlled by flaggers until September 18“730: SR 730 between the Jct. of US 12 and the Oregon State Line milepost 0 to 6: Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice, there will be flagger and pilot vehicle controlled alternating traffic for roadwork. Effective: Jun 7, 2026, 9:48 PM Expected end: Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM”
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    WSDOT will provide updates on their website for real-time changesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.

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