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Chelan County Public Works to re-open by appointment only
POSTED APRIL 24, 2020: With the governor’s recent announcement that low-risk private construction will be allowed to re-start, Chelan County Public Works will re-open its office to the general public by appointment only.
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Wenatchee Heights Road project awarded to local contractor
The Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project is expected to begin in August and take about 60 working days.
Posted: April 21, 2020
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West Cashmere Bridge, Goodwin Road close May 4
The West Cashmere Bridge will be closed beginning May 4, 2020. The bridge will not be re-opened until fall 2021 when a new bridge is in place.
Posted: April 20, 2020
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Construction starts on West Malaga Road project
UPDATE (5/14/2020): Motorists should plan for delays of up to 30 minutes in the project area on May 18-19.
Posted: March 19, 2020
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Skip a trip to the office; submit your permit online
There's no need to visit the office if you need to submit an application to Chelan County Public Works. All applications are available online and can be submitted via email.
Posted: March 17, 2020
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Commissioners call for bids on Wenatchee Heights Road project
UPDATED: The bid opening date for the Wenatchee Heights Road Improvement Project has been moved back to April 14. Construction is expected to start in August and take 60 working days.
Posted: February 26, 2020
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County awards $19.3 million contract to build new Cashmere bridge
UPDATED: A $19.3 million contract was awarded to SB Structures of Seattle for the construction of the new West Cashmere Bridge. An open house planned for the project has been cancelled.
Posted: February 25, 2020
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Seasonal weight restrictions now on some county roads
Seasonal weight restrictions are now in effect on some Chelan County roads. Due to heavy snowmelt, several county roads are being monitored for weight restrictions.
Posted: February 18, 2020
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Sandbags available at county public works shops
Sandbag materials are available for Chelan County residents at county-owned public works maintenance shops. Residents who have an immediate need for sandbags because of high runoff or snowmelt issues can call the public works maintenance district of which they reside to set up a time to fill and pick up the sandbags.
Posted: January 30, 2020
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