7,000-ton mudslide closes North Cascades Highway in Washington, may remain closed for days; detours advised.
7,000 tons of mud and debris from a mudslide have closed the North Cascades Highway in Washington state, with clean-up efforts slowed due to large rocks mixed with the mud. The Washington State Department of Transportation reported that the road, between Granite Creek and Easy Pass trailhead, may remain closed for several days. Travelers are advised to use alternative routes, such as US 2 or I-90, for east-west travel.
August 19, 2024
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