Pierce County, WA – Officials are urging drivers to check road conditions before heading home Sunday evening as heavy rain continues to flood several major roads across the region. Multiple routes in Pierce County are currently closed due to standing water, and authorities warn that traffic delays could worsen through the evening commute.
According to Pierce County Planning and Public Works, several roads remain shut down as of Sunday afternoon, including McCutcheon Road East between 96th Street East and State Route 162, as well as portions of Rhodes Lake Road East and South Prairie Carbon River Road East. The Washington State Department of Transportation also closed sections of State Route 162 from Arline Road East to Emery Avenue North.
Additional closures include Houston Road East, Summer Buckley Highway East, and Spring Site Road East. Public Works officials advise residents not to drive through standing water or around barricades, emphasizing that these closures are for safety.
Drivers are urged to leave early, use alternate routes, and monitor the Pierce County Road Alerts page for real-time updates on their website.
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