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Walla Walla Roadwork Updates for August 20-21, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026

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WSDOT announced overnight closures on I-5, I-405, and SR 224 in Walla Walla effective August 18-21, 2026. The closures include one general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522, two lanes of northbound I-5 between SR 503 and Dike Access Road, and the left express toll lane of northbound I-405.

Residents should plan for delays during the specified times, with some closures lasting until 5 a.m. on August 21. The work includes paving, pavement repair, and construction of a new roundabout at SR 224. Detours are in place for SR 224, and drivers are advised to use caution near the I-5 construction zone.

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

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WSDOT announced overnight closures on I-5, I-405, and SR 224 in Walla WallaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closures are effective August 18-21, 2026“405: One general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522 from Campus Way Northeast (milepost 10.4) to 131st Avenue Northeast (milepost 11.4) will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 to 4:30 a.m. Friday, August 21.”
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The closures include one general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522“405: One general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522 from Campus Way Northeast (milepost 10.4) to 131st Avenue Northeast (milepost 11.4) will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 to 4:30 a.m. Friday, August 21.”
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The closures include two lanes of northbound I-5 between SR 503 and Dike Access Road“005: From 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21: Up to two lanes of northbound I-5 will close overnight between SR 503 (milepost 21.5) and Dike Access Road (milepost 23), for paving work. Plan ahead and expect delays.”
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The closures include the left express toll lane of northbound I-405“405: The left express toll lane of northbound I-405 between Northeast 160th Street (milepost 22.61) and SR 527 (milepost 27.1) will be closed nightly from 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 17 to 5 a.m. Friday, August 21.”
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Residents should plan for delays during the specified times“Expect up to 15-minute delays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at SR 702/Harts Lake Road near McKenna. A pilot car will alternate directions of traffic through a single lane for roadwork. Work is for a <a href="https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-702-harts-lake-road-sr-507-208th-street-roundabouts">roundabout project</a>.”
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Some closures last until 5 a.m. on August 21“405: One general-purpose lane of eastbound SR 522 from Campus Way Northeast (milepost 10.4) to 131st Avenue Northeast (milepost 11.4) will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 to 4:30 a.m. Friday, August 21.”
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The work includes pavingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The work includes pavement repairNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The work includes construction of a new roundabout at SR 224“224: 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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Detours are in place for SR 224“224: 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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Drivers are advised to use caution near the I-5 construction zoneNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.