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Official updates from King County, home to 2.2 million people and 39 cities.

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WSDOT Traffic
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UPDATE 5: Southbound SR 167 is OPEN between S 212th St in Kent & 15th St NW in Auburn. Northbound SR 167 remains CLOSED in this area due to water on the roadway. Our crews are placing sandbags and pumping water off the roadway. There is no ETA for reopening NB SR 167 lanes.
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UPDATE 4: Both directions of SR 167 are CLOSED between S 212th Street (MP 22) in Kent & 15th St NW (MP 16) in Auburn due to rising water from the Green River. There is no estimated time to reopen lanes or ramps along this 6-mile stretch of SR 167. More: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-ti…

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WA National Guard
WA National Guard@WANationalGuard·
Guardsmen are supporting flood response operations in @KingCountyWA currently and will be working through the evening to support with requests as needed. @kingcosoPIO
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WA National Guard
WA National Guard@WANationalGuard·
We have teams heading out to support @KingCountyWA with flood response support.
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NWS Seattle
NWS Seattle@NWSSeattle·
Aviso de Inundación Repentina continúa King County, WA hasta las 9:00 PM PST
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Flash Flood Warning continues for King County, WA until 9:00 PM PST
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NWS Seattle
NWS Seattle@NWSSeattle·
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405.  In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
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NWS Seattle
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Flash Flood Warning including King County, WA until 9:00 PM PST
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UPDATE 4: Both directions of SR 167 are CLOSED between S 212th Street (MP 22) in Kent & 15th St NW (MP 16) in Auburn due to rising water from the Green River. There is no estimated time to reopen lanes or ramps along this 6-mile stretch of SR 167. More: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-ti…
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UPDATE 3: SB SR 167 has reopened in Kent & Auburn. Northbound SR 167 & multiple ramps remain closed btwn S 212th St and 15th St NW (mp 16-22) w/ water on the road. Our crews continue efforts to redirect floodwater off NB lanes. We will reopen the road when it is safe to do so.

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UPDATE 3: SB SR 167 has reopened in Kent & Auburn. Northbound SR 167 & multiple ramps remain closed btwn S 212th St and 15th St NW (mp 16-22) w/ water on the road. Our crews continue efforts to redirect floodwater off NB lanes. We will reopen the road when it is safe to do so.
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UPDATE 2: SR 167 remains fully closed btwn S 212th St (mp 22) & 15th St NW (mp 16) due to floodwater. Crews are filling huge sandbags RIGHT NOW to move/block water from the roadway. There is still no ETA to reopen highway lanes. Make a plan NOW ahead of your Monday commute.

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UPDATE 2: SR 167 remains fully closed btwn S 212th St (mp 22) & 15th St NW (mp 16) due to floodwater. Crews are filling huge sandbags RIGHT NOW to move/block water from the roadway. There is still no ETA to reopen highway lanes. Make a plan NOW ahead of your Monday commute.
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UPDATE: SR 167 remains fully closed between S 212th St (mp 22) to 15th St NW (mp 16) in Kent & Auburn due to water on the road. Multiple on/off-ramps in this area are closed. WSDOT is coordinating closely with local partners. There is no ETA to reopen Seek alternate routes

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UPDATE: SR 167 remains fully closed between S 212th St (mp 22) to 15th St NW (mp 16) in Kent & Auburn due to water on the road. Multiple on/off-ramps in this area are closed. WSDOT is coordinating closely with local partners. There is no ETA to reopen Seek alternate routes
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Both directions of SR 167 are closing in Kent & Auburn due to water on the roadway. The closure is from S 212th St (mp 22) to 15th Street NW (mp 16). Multiple on- and off-ramps also closing in this area. WSDOT is working w/ local partners & will assess conditions Sunday 12/14.

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Washington State DOT
Washington State DOT@wsdot·
As rain continues to fall, roads may continue to flood. Things to keep in mind these next few days🧵 1. Road conditions can change quickly, but your GPS apps may not have the most recent info. Check our travel map for the most accurate current conditions: wsdot.com/travel/real-ti…
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UPDATE 4: Two NB SR 167 lanes will temporarily reopen in Pacific starting Sunday (10/12). ALL LANES on NB SR 167 will close 10pm Sat to 6am Sun (Oct. 11-12) while crews shift traffic on the damaged bridge. Speed limit drops to 45mph in this area. Trucks must use right lane.
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UPDATE 3: Here’s what we know & what we’re doing on NB SR 167 bridge at 3rd Ave: The girder must be replaced. Lanes on NB SR 167 will remain reduced. This will take months, not weeks. We’re developing the repair plan now & will share updated timelines as soon as we can.

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Public Health - Seattle & King County
A rabid bat was found on a residential road near Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle. If you or someone you know had any contact with a bat near this area, seek medical evaluation immediately or contact Public Health at 206-296-4774. bit.ly/4mG4dq3
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UPDATE #4: The SR 410 White River Bridge will remain closed after a collision caused damage in multiple spots. We've spent the past 2 days inspecting; now we’ll analyze findings for next steps. The detour is long. Reopening will be as fast as possible, but safety comes first.
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UPDATE #3: The SR 410/White River Bridge between Buckley and Enumclaw will remain CLOSED until further notice after a bridge strike today. Bridge inspectors will do further assessment tomorrow. Follow detour signs and use alt routes including SR 164, SR 18 and SR 167.

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NWS Seattle
NWS Seattle@NWSSeattle·
⚠️ There are NO anticipated impacts for the Washington inland waters, including the Puget Sound. A Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for WA OUTER waters: tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/20…
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WA Emergency Management
A TSUNAMI WATCH is now in effect for Washington state. If you are on the coast, be prepared to take action & stay tuned for more instructions. This alert level will update once more is known. Find details here: tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/20… #TsunamiWatch #WaWX
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WSDOT Traffic
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The time has come to Revive I-5. NB I-5 in Seattle between I-90 & NE 45th St will CLOSE starting 11:59 pm on Friday, July 18, through 5 am Monday, July 21.⚠️ The express lanes will be NB ALL WEEKEND & beyond. WB I-90 exit to NB I-5 will close. More info: bit.ly/ReviveI5Closur…
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