3-27-2019
DIABLO, Wash. — Crews are beginning preparations to reopen SR-20, the North Cascades Highway.
WSDOT reports crews began clearing snow from the area on Monday and they expect to finish in 4-6 weeks as make necessary repairs to the highway before opening the gates to travelers.
SR-20 connects the Skagit and Methow valleys to provide another route between the western and eastern part of the state, but the 37-mile stretch over the mountains is only open seasonally.
Last year, the highway reopened on May 11.
Mazama the avalanche rescue goat took one last look around & determined we're good to go! SR 20 North Cascades Highway clearing is underway! Crews at both ends of the closure are working & should meet in the middle in about 4-6 weeks! https://t.co/AlYb7gPbXl pic.twitter.com/IMd0w3X20Z
— Washington State DOT (@wsdot) March 26, 2019