Moses Lake, WA – Drivers in Grant County are being urged to plan alternate routes this weekend as the Hansen Road/Mae Valley overpass on Interstate 90 will close for emergency structural repairs beginning 6 a.m. Saturday, January 17.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) notified local officials that the overpass at I-90 milepost 174 will remain closed until further notice. The closure is necessary to address urgent structural issues discovered during recent inspections.
Residents who typically use Hansen Road to cross the interstate will need to find alternate travel routes. The Sheriff’s Office stated that first responder agencies are aware of the closure and are coordinating to ensure continued access to nearby neighborhoods and service areas.
As of Friday evening, WSDOT crews were finalizing detour signage and urging motorists to allow extra travel time. No reopening date has been announced.
Those with questions or concerns can contact the Washington State Department of Transportation for updates and detour information.
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