Despite the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reopening more than 60 roads in western Washington after an atmospheric river pounded the region with heavy rainfall and flooding, many major roadways remain closed.
KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan broke down the ongoing road closures.
US 2
Nearly 50 miles of US 2 are closed due to rocks, trees, and mud scattered over the roadway. According to WSDOT Secretary of Transportation Julie Meredith, the roads on US 2 are “washed out,” meaning it could take months to rebuild.
“Please never drive through standing water or debris slides,” Meredith said during a press conference Tuesday. “If you can’t see the roadway, don’t go forward.”…