Leavenworth, WA – Drivers across central Washington are facing major travel disruptions today after flooding and debris forced extended closures along US 2 and State Route 207, according to Chelan County Emergency Management.
According to officials, US 2 Tumwater Canyon is now closed from milepost 85 to 99 due to debris and water over the roadway, with no estimated time to reopen. This closure expands the existing US 2 shutdown east from Coles Corner at milepost 85 to the city of Leavenworth at milepost 99. Combined with earlier restrictions between Index at milepost 35 and Leavenworth, the total closed stretch now spans roughly 64 miles. Additional sections of US 2 remain closed west of milepost 35.
State Route 207 is also closed between milepost 3 and 5 near the intersection of Beaver Valley Road, also due to water over the roadway. Emergency officials warn that continued wind and rain throughout the region may worsen conditions or trigger additional closures with limited notice.
Travelers are strongly encouraged to monitor WSDOT’s real-time travel map for updated conditions before heading out. With major east-west travel corridors blocked, drivers in Chelan County, Leavenworth, Stevens Pass, and surrounding communities should expect extended delays, detours, and rapidly changing travel advisories.
WSDOT reminds residents that crews will reopen roads only when debris removal and safety inspections are complete.
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