Pierce County, WA – Drivers across Pierce County are facing multiple road closures today, Monday, December 15, due to landslides, flooding, and storm-related hazards, impacting travel in several rural and suburban areas.
According to Pierce County Planning & Public Works, road conditions remain fluid, and officials say the closure list will be updated throughout the day as crews monitor weather impacts and roadway safety.
As of Monday afternoon, the following county roads are closed:
- Orville Road E from Brooks Road E to 264th Street E due to a landslide
- Kolisch Road E near the roadway’s end due to a leaning tree
- South Tapps Drive E between Maryann Drive E and 186th Avenue Court E because of water over the roadway
- Lower Burnett Road E, just west of Fettig Road E, due to a landslide
- Fettig Road E, just north of Lower Burnett Road E, also due to a landslide
- Johns Road E from AP Tubbs Road E to 156 Street Court E because of a roadside landslide near Wilkeson Creek
- Leach Road E from 159th Avenue E to 176th Street E due to flooding over the roadway
County officials are urging motorists to drive cautiously, leave extra following distance, and avoid traveling through standing water, landslide areas, or around road closure barricades. Drivers are also warned to stay clear of downed utility lines.
Residents can check updated road conditions at PierceCountyWa.gov/RoadAlerts. Issues such as road damage, flooding, or storm drainage problems can be reported at PierceCountyWa.gov/Works or by calling (253) 798-6000.
Officials also note that state highways and city streets may be affected separately. Travelers should consult the WSDOT real-time travel map for state route conditions and check local city or town social media pages for municipal updates.
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