Castle Rock, WA – A major section of roadway collapsed Friday morning along the 8700 block of Barnes Drive near Castle Rock, prompting emergency crews to close the area to all traffic.
According to the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works, the collapse created a deep washout that has made the road impassable. The incident was first reported by the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, which shared photos showing a large section of pavement missing and severe erosion beneath the surface.
Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area while crews assess the damage and determine repair options. Barricades have been placed around the collapse site, and no injuries have been reported.
The washout appears to have been caused by recent heavy rainfall, which has saturated soil and weakened roadway structures in several parts of southwest Washington this week.
Public Works officials have not yet released an estimated timeline for repairs. Residents are advised to use alternate routes and to follow official updates for reopening information.
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