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Road Closure: Sand Creek Road, July 15-Aug. 21

Road Closure: Sand Creek Road, July 15-Aug. 21

A contractor for Chelan County Natural Resources will begin replacing a culvert on Sand Creek Road in mid-July, temporarily closing access to public lands above the project.

Posted: July 02, 2026

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Closure Coming: Old Monitor Road and Main Street

Closure Coming: Old Monitor Road and Main Street

The railroad crossing in downtown Monitor – at Old Monitor Road and Main Street – will be closed July 13-17.

Posted: July 02, 2026

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Horse Lake, Burch Mountain roads to close July 1-8

Horse Lake, Burch Mountain roads to close July 1-8

The Board of County Commissioners recently passed a resolution closing the dirt portions of Horse Lake and Burch Mountain roads on July 1-8 because of concerns for drought conditions and illegal fireworks.

Posted: June 16, 2026

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Public Works driver plays a hand in saving injured eagle

Public Works driver plays a hand in saving injured eagle

A new driver with Chelan County Public Works recently came upon something surprising while out inspecting the roads in the Entiat District.

Posted: February 17, 2026

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Burch Mountain Road seasonal closure in place

Burch Mountain Road seasonal closure in place

The annual seasonal closure of Burch Mountain Road near Wenatchee is now in place. It reopens on April 1.

Posted: February 17, 2026

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Totem Pole Road improvement project to start in spring

Totem Pole Road improvement project to start in spring

Chelan County commissioners recently awarded a $2.1 million construction bid for Phase 1 of the Totem Pole Road improvement project in Manson.

Posted: February 09, 2026

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Speed limit temporarily lowered on portion of Beaver Valley Road

Speed limit temporarily lowered on portion of Beaver Valley Road

The speed limit on a portion of Beaver Valley Road has been temporarily lowered to 35 mph to accommodate an increase in traffic resulting from closures on US 2. The speed reduction is from approximately Pobst Place to the Wenatchee River bridge near Plain.

Posted: January 07, 2026

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Free voucher program for flood-damaged debris disposal extended through Jan. 13

Free voucher program for flood-damaged debris disposal extended through Jan. 13

If your household experienced damage from the December windstorm and flood, the Chelan County Solid Waste program is offering a free flood disposal voucher program for residents to get rid of blown-down trees and flood-damaged debris. The program has been extended through Jan. 13 with some changes.

Posted: January 06, 2026

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Sandbags available at county public works shops

Sandbags available at county public works shops

Sandbag materials are available for Chelan County residents at county-owned public works maintenance shops. Residents who need sandbags due to high runoff or snowmelt issues can visit the county maintenance district where they reside to fill and pick up sandbags.

Posted: December 09, 2025

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