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Washington Route 2 Closed Indefinitely After Severe Flooding

12/19/2025

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A 49-mile stretch of U.S. Route 2 in Washington remains closed indefinitely after heavy rains.
Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington said repairs could take months as sections are washed out.
Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith warned that further closures are possible due to ongoing weather risks.
A fatality occurred when a driver ignored closure signs.
Other roads, including U.S. 12 and State Route 410, suffered damage.

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A 49-mile stretch of U.S. Route 2 in Washington remains closed indefinitely after heavy rains.
Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington said repairs could take months as sections are washed out.
Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith warned that further closures are possible due to ongoing weather risks.
A fatality occurred when a driver ignored closure signs.
Other roads, including U.S. 12 and State Route 410, suffered damage.