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Detours are in place that point drivers to State Route 223 and State Route 22 and back to I-82.

The late August timeline was selected in avoid the busy fall and holiday travel seasons.

The closures include City Hall, Y-PAC and Parks and Recreation offices.
Also closed are business offices for both the police and fire departments however emergency services are available.

Access to homes and businesses in the area will be maintained and traffic will be allowed through the project area when possible."

General Manager Greg Stewart is retiring and the assistant general manager Greg Lybeck starts a new Job as Executive Director of Sozo Sports this month.

They say the reason for the closure is because of avalanche danger, visibility issues and severe weather conditions.

Should additional adjustments need to be made to the 10:00 am delayed opening time for the facilities listed above, notice will be provided via the City’s Inclement Weather Hotline (509-576-6777)

Change of plans: Stay off I-90 for now.

Officials with the State Department of Transportation say the closure starts at 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9.

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