Southbound State Route 9 at 160th Street Southeast (milepost 5) will close nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Wednesday, Aug. 5 and ending Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The closure will affect the right lane only and will not occur on Fridays or Saturdays.
WSDOT states the work is for maintenance. Drivers should expect delays during the closure period, which will last 7 nights. The department did not provide additional details about the maintenance work or its duration beyond the specified dates.
The closure is part of ongoing highway maintenance efforts. Drivers are advised to plan for potential delays and consider alternate routes during the affected hours.