PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Crews will soon begin the permanent restoration of State Route 504, otherwise known as Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, after a devastating landslide destroyed it in May 2023.
The route is a key connection to Mount St. Helens. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), repairs are set to begin on Wednesday, April 15.
“This is more than a bridge restoration project,” said WSDOT Project Engineer Pedro Reyes. “It’s about reconnecting people to Mount St. Helens. We’re building a long-term solution that will fully restore safe access and ensure reliability for years to come.”…