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Skagit Valley Road Work Updates for Sept. 14-18

Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Skagit Valley residents should expect road closures and detours from Sept. 14-18 as WSDOT implements construction projects on multiple routes. The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge will remain closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027 for repainting, with detours recommended via eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and emergency vehicles may continue using the bridge in both directions. Meanwhile, SR 9 will have alternating traffic near Kalloch Road through Sept. 24 for fish passage construction, and SR 534 will require nighttime lane alternations for rumble strip installation. WSDOT advises drivers to expect delays, follow signage, and allow extra travel time during these construction periods. The projects are part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance and environmental improvement efforts in the region.

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

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Skagit Valley residents should expect road closures and detours from Sept. 14-18“534 [6 mi from Skagit Valley]: Eastbound and westbound traffic will alternate from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday, Sept. 14, to Friday morning, Sept. 18, from I-5 to just west of SR 9 to install rumble strips and permanent lane markings. This work needs dry weather and may be rescheduled.”
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WSDOT implements construction projects on multiple routes“WSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Skagit Valley — 9/11/2026:”
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The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge will remain closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027“The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge is closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027 to repaint the bridge. Eastbound vehicles should detour using eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5.”
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The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge will remain closed for repainting“The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge is closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027 to repaint the bridge.”
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Detours are recommended via eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Pedestrians, bicyclists, and emergency vehicles may continue using the bridge in both directions“Pedestrians bicycles and emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions.”
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SR 9 will have alternating traffic near Kalloch Road through Sept. 24“009 [9 mi from Skagit Valley]: SR 9 is reduced to a single lane near Kalloch Road (MP 59) with a signal alternating northbound and southbound traffic through a bypass road for 52 days, until Sept. 24 for fish passage construction. Expect delays in the area.”
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SR 9 will have alternating traffic for fish passage construction“009 [4 mi from Skagit Valley]: Northbound and southbound traffic will alternate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Tuesday, Sept. 15, to Thursday, Sept. 17, just south of Mount Vernon Big Lake Road (milepost 49) for fish passage construction. Expect delays in the area.”
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SR 534 will require nighttime lane alternations for rumble strip installation“534 [6 mi from Skagit Valley]: Eastbound and westbound traffic will alternate from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday, Sept. 14, to Friday morning, Sept. 18, from I-5 to just west of SR 9 to install rumble strips and permanent lane markings. This work needs dry weather and may be rescheduled.”
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WSDOT advises drivers to expect delays“Expect delays in the area.”
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WSDOT advises drivers to follow signageNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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WSDOT advises drivers to allow extra travel time during these construction periodsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The projects are part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance and environmental improvement efforts in the regionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.