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If your tires are in the road, prepare to be towed
The spring flower bloom in the Cashmere and Dryden area is attracting hundreds of hikers from around the state, causing parking issues on narrow canyon roads and potentially impacting emergency response to the areas. No parking is allowed on the pavement in Olalla and Nahahum canyons.
Posted: May 07, 2025
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It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads
Warming temperatures bring temporary weight restrictions on county roads every year. Do you know when you need a Special Motor Vehicle Permit? Read more.
Posted: February 21, 2025
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Jan. 16 open house on Totem Pole Road
The public is invited to an open house that will focus on Phase I of the Totem Pole Road improvement project. The open house, a drop-in event, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the commons area of Manson High School, 1000 Totem Pole Road.
Posted: January 08, 2025
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Traffic restrictions in place during Leavenworth Christmas festival
This story has been updated! To enhance public safety and ensure clear routes for emergency vehicles, temporary parking and traffic restrictions will be enforced during the Village of Lights: Christmastown festival, which begins Nov. 29 and runs on weekends (Friday through Sunday) through Dec. 28.
Posted: November 26, 2024
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Chip sealing starts June 1; watch for flaggers, plan for delays
Summer chip sealing is underway in Chelan County's unincorporated areas. If you come upon the crew, lower your speeds and obey flaggers. Read more for a list of roads scheduled for chip sealing.
Posted: June 06, 2024
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Month-long closure coming to Peshastin Bridge
The Peshastin Bridge, located off of Highway 2, will temporarily close beginning June 17 so a county contractor can make some repairs to the bridge. The detour route is via North Road, Chumstick Highway and Highway 2.
Posted: June 05, 2024
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Meeting Materials: Pedoi and Harris one-way discussion in Manson
On Feb. 29, Chelan County Public Works Director/County Engineer Eric Pierson and County Commissioner Tiffany Gering met with the Manson community to discuss potential options to traffic and parking issues in the downtown Manson area. The presentation is available for download.
Posted: March 01, 2024
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Winter brings seasonal road closures
Burch Mountain Road near Wenatchee is among those roads closed annually to avoid damages to the roadway that come with freezing and thawing. The road is closed Feb. 15 to April 1.
Posted: February 14, 2024
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Seasonal weight restrictions now on county roads
Temporary weight restrictions are in place in all county road districts. For an update on where seasonal weight restrictions are being enforced, go to the Public Works Traffic Alerts and Restrictions page.
Posted: February 01, 2024
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