State Route 124 will remain closed in both directions from Bolles Road to Coppei Avenue in Waitsburg through Sept. 18 due to environmental remediation work, according to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) records. The closure, which began Aug. 23, will affect travelers on the 4-mile stretch between mileposts 41 and 45. Detour routes are posted for drivers, and local roads will remain open for residents and businesses in the area. WSDOT advises drivers to follow posted detour signs and plan for delays during the closure period.
SR-124 Closure Extended to Sept. 18
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- ✓State Route 124 will remain closed in both directions from Bolles Road to Coppei Avenue in Waitsburg“124 [44 mi from Tri-Cities]: Until September 18 both directions SR-124 from Bolles Road (milepost 41) to Coppei Ave (milepost 45) in Waitsburg will be closed due for environmental remediation work. Follow posted detour routes. City roads will remain open to local traffic.”
- ✓The closure will continue through Sept. 18“Until September 18 both directions SR-124 from Bolles Road (milepost 41) to Coppei Ave (milepost 45) in Waitsburg will be closed due for environmental remediation work.”
- ✓The closure is due to environmental remediation work“Until September 18 both directions SR-124 from Bolles Road (milepost 41) to Coppei Ave (milepost 45) in Waitsburg will be closed due for environmental remediation work. Follow posted detour routes.”
- ✓The closure is according to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) records“WSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Tri-Cities — 9/5/2026:”
- ✓The closure began Aug. 23“Effective: Aug 23, 2026, 11:48 PM”
- ✓The closure will affect travelers on the 4-mile stretch between mileposts 41 and 45“124 [44 mi from Tri-Cities]: Until September 18 both directions SR-124 from Bolles Road (milepost 41) to Coppei Ave (milepost 45) in Waitsburg will be closed due for environmental remediation work. Follow posted detour routes. City roads will remain open to local traffic.”
- ✓Detour routes are posted for drivers“Follow posted detour routes.”
- ✓Local roads will remain open for residents and businesses in the area“City roads will remain open to local traffic.”
- ✓WSDOT advises drivers to follow posted detour signs“Follow posted detour routes.”
- ✓WSDOT advises drivers to plan for delays during the closure period“Follow posted detour routes.”
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