Infrastructure

SR 224 Roundabout Construction Delays Traffic

Sunday, September 13, 2026

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SR 224 (Van Giesen) is closed between Keene Rd. and Paradise Way in West Richland for construction of a new roundabout.

The closure, effective Dec. 9, 2025, at 11:10 a.m., is expected to last until Sept. 30, 2026, at 1 a.m., per WSDOT. Detours are in place using local roads for traffic.

This project aims to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection, though residents should expect extended detour routes during the construction period.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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SR 224 (Van Giesen) is closed between Keene Rd. and Paradise Way in West Richland“224 [13 mi from Tri-Cities]: Until further notice SR 224 (Van Giesen) is closed, and detours are in place between Keene Rd. intersection and Paradise Way intersection in West Richland for construction of a new roundabout. Traffic is detoured using local roads.”
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The closure is for construction of a new roundabout“SR 224 (Van Giesen) is closed, and detours are in place between Keene Rd. intersection and Paradise Way intersection in West Richland for construction of a new roundabout.”
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The closure is effective Dec. 9, 2025“Effective: Dec 9, 2025, 11:10 AM”
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The closure is effective at 11:10 a.m.“Effective: Dec 9, 2025, 11:10 AM”
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The closure is expected to last until Sept. 30, 2026“Expected end: Sep 30, 2026, 1:00 AM”
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The closure is expected to last at 1 a.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure is per WSDOT“WSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Tri-Cities — 9/12/2026:”
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Detours are in place using local roads for traffic“Traffic is detoured using local roads.”
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This project aims to improve traffic flow at the intersectionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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This project aims to improve safety at the intersectionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should expect extended detour routes during the construction periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.