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SR 224 roundabout construction keeps Grosscup Avenue closed

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A new roundabout is under construction on SR 224 at milepost 6 to 7, at the Ruppert Road intersection, with the work in effect since Dec. 9, 2025.

Traffic is controlled by alternating pilot cars, with an 11-foot width restriction in place 24/7. The north side of Grosscup Avenue is closed with a detour available.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    SR 224 roundabout construction keeps Grosscup Avenue closed“224 [13 mi from Tri-Cities]: SR 224 milepost 6 to 7 Ruppert Rd intersection, there will be alternating pilot car controlled traffic, with a 24/7 11-ft width restriction. The north side of Grosscup Avenue is closed with a detour available. A new round-a-bout is under construction.”
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    A new roundabout is under construction on SR 224, with pilot-car traffic and an 11-foot width restriction in effect since Dec. 9, 2025.“224 [13 mi from Tri-Cities]: SR 224 milepost 6 to 7 Ruppert Rd intersection, there will be alternating pilot car controlled traffic, with a 24/7 11-ft width restriction. The north side of Grosscup Avenue is closed with a detour available. A new round-a-bout is under construction.”
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    A new roundabout is under construction on SR 224 at milepost 6 to 7, at the Ruppert Road intersection, with the work in effect since Dec. 9, 2025.“224 [13 mi from Tri-Cities]: SR 224 milepost 6 to 7 Ruppert Rd intersection, there will be alternating pilot car controlled traffic, with a 24/7 11-ft width restriction. The north side of Grosscup Avenue is closed with a detour available. A new round-a-bout is under construction.”
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    Traffic is controlled by alternating pilot cars, with an 11-foot width restriction in place 24/7. The north side of Grosscup Avenue is closed with a detour available.“224 [13 mi from Tri-Cities]: SR 224 milepost 6 to 7 Ruppert Rd intersection, there will be alternating pilot car controlled traffic, with a 24/7 11-ft width restriction. The north side of Grosscup Avenue is closed with a detour available.”
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WSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Tri-Cities — 9/25/2026:

224 [13 mi from Tri-Cities]: SR 224 milepost 6 to 7 Ruppert Rd intersection, there will be alternating pilot car controlled traffic, with a 24/7 11-ft width restriction. The north side of Grosscup Avenue is closed with a detour available. A new round-a-bout is under construction.
Effective: Dec 9, 2025, 11:10 AM
Expected end: Sep 30, 2026, 1:00 AM

082 [17 mi from Tri-Cities]: I-82 remains closed both directions from Benton City to Tri-Cities due to fire activity. Detours are available using local roads. Eastbound traffic is diverted at Exit 96 near Benton City. Westbound traffic is diverted at Exit 102 near Kennewick. The on-ramp from I-182 westbound to I-82 westbound is also closed.
Effective: Sep 25, 2026, 4:38 PM

017 [40 mi from Tri-Cities]: Travelers on SR 17 from southeast of Othello (MP 27) to southeast of Moses Lake (mp 44), will encounter slowdowns and delays from Tuesday Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. to Wednesday Sept. 30 at 8 a.m. while crews install pavement markings throughout that stretch of road. Expect alternating, one-way, two-way traffic, automatic flaggers, reduced speed limits and temporary rumble strips.
Effective: Sep 24, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expected end: Sep 30, 2026, 8:20 AM

021 [44 mi from Tri-Cities]: Closure for road work, on SR 21 both directions between MP 4 and MP 7, about four miles North of Kahlotus and SR 260,  beginning at 10:18 am on September 14, 2026 until about September 26, 2026.  Follow signed detour in place. Expect delays.
Effective: Sep 14, 2026, 10:18 AM
Expected end: Sep 26, 2026, 5:00 PM

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