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The project will bring a new sidewalk, traffic signal and more to the Fairhaven area.
WSDOT has not disclosed a reason for the closures, but they are encouraging drivers to use the Bow Hill rest areas instead.
The change comes after a fatal crash at the intersection on Oct. 31, when an 11-year-old child was killed by a speeding driver who was going around 100 mph.
The man faces several charges, including assault, reckless driving and driving without a valid license.
Crews will continue to remove hazardous trees between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. over the next two days.
It may not be Santa Claus, but a larger-than-life figure coming to town could snarl your weekend travel plans.
The Port of Seattle expects 1.5 million people to pass through Sea-Tac from now until Saturday, Nov. 30. Meanwhile, WSDOT is expecting nearly 300,000 passengers on state ferries through Sunday, Dec. 1.
Whatcom County roads are still seeing the effects of Tuesday night’s bomb cyclone.
Officials expect the project to last about 50 days beginning in April of 2025. The roads will be partially and fully closed in and near that intersection during that time.
WSDOT announced the closure following 15 inches of snowfall surrounding the highway, posing an avalanche risk in the area.