New sunset time means earlier rock blasting closures over Snoqualmie Pass next week

As the sun starts to sink behind the horizon earlier, crews will be closing Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass 30 minutes earlier from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor crews are closing the pass from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6, through Thursday, Aug. 9, from Hyak (milepost 54) to the Price Creek Sno-Park (milepost 61).

Drivers also need to plan for added travel time due to increased construction activity and rolling slowdowns Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Exit 54 westbound is currently open, but drivers should anticipate temporary closures of the ramp throughout the week.