Closure of I-90 eastbound off-ramp at exit 70 near Easton extended to Sept. 1

EASTON - The closure of the eastbound Interstate 90 off-ramp at Exit 70 near Easton has been extended to Sept. 1 due to challenges with materials needed to build the connection of the new highway to the new off-ramp.

This work is part of the third phase of the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project. The ramp originally was scheduled to reopen to traffic on Aug. 24.

Eastbound travelers will need to travel one mile east to exit 71 and turn around to access exit 70 from westbound I-90. All businesses along Easton Sparks Road will remain accessible. Lake Easton State Park can be accessed from I-90 at exit 71.

Phase 3 is part of a 15-mile corridor improvement project to improve safety and reliability and reduce congestion along I-90 from Hyak to the Easton vicinity. It adds a new lane in each direction, replaces concrete pavement and stabilizes rock slopes. The work also builds wildlife crossings, improves sight distance and traffic safety and improves traffic management technology systems.