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flag U.S. Route 2 in Washington fully reopened early on Feb. 11, 2026, after a two-month closure due to flooding and mudslides.

flag U.S. Route 2 through Tumwater Canyon in Washington has fully reopened ahead of schedule on February 11, 2026, restoring two-way travel between Skykomish and Leavenworth after a nearly two-month closure caused by severe flooding and mudslides in December 2025. flag The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) completed emergency repairs, including slope stabilization and road repaving, about a month early. flag The closure, which damaged over 90 roadways statewide, disrupted cross-state travel and required a detour via Chumstick Highway. flag Additional permanent repairs are planned for June 2026, which may cause temporary closures. flag WSDOT urges travelers to check real-time road conditions before heading to mountain passes.

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