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It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads
Warming temperatures bring temporary weight restrictions on county roads every year. In fact, weight restrictions begin Feb. 24 in the Cashmere District. Do you know when you need a Special Motor Vehicle Permit? Read more.
Posted: February 21, 2025
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Jan. 16 open house on Totem Pole Road
The public is invited to an open house that will focus on Phase I of the Totem Pole Road improvement project. The open house, a drop-in event, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the commons area of Manson High School, 1000 Totem Pole Road.
Posted: January 08, 2025
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Traffic restrictions in place during Leavenworth Christmas festival
This story has been updated! To enhance public safety and ensure clear routes for emergency vehicles, temporary parking and traffic restrictions will be enforced during the Village of Lights: Christmastown festival, which begins Nov. 29 and runs on weekends (Friday through Sunday) through Dec. 28.
Posted: November 26, 2024
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Do your part: Remove vehicles parked along shoulder of county roads
Please do your part in keeping motorists – and snowplow drivers – safe this winter season by removing vehicles parked along the shoulder of the county road now -- before the snow flies.
Posted: October 10, 2024
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5 tips to help out your county snowplow driver
It's never too early to start thinking snow in Chelan County! While snowplow operators work hard to keep people safe on county roads, they need a little help from the traveling public. We’re passing along reminders how you can do your part to travel safely alongside the county snowplows.
Posted: October 10, 2024
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Chip sealing starts June 1; watch for flaggers, plan for delays
Summer chip sealing is underway in Chelan County's unincorporated areas. If you come upon the crew, lower your speeds and obey flaggers. Read more for a list of roads scheduled for chip sealing.
Posted: June 06, 2024
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Month-long closure coming to Peshastin Bridge
The Peshastin Bridge, located off of Highway 2, will temporarily close beginning June 17 so a county contractor can make some repairs to the bridge. The detour route is via North Road, Chumstick Highway and Highway 2.
Posted: June 05, 2024
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Meeting Materials: Pedoi and Harris one-way discussion in Manson
On Feb. 29, Chelan County Public Works Director/County Engineer Eric Pierson and County Commissioner Tiffany Gering met with the Manson community to discuss potential options to traffic and parking issues in the downtown Manson area. The presentation is available for download.
Posted: March 01, 2024
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Winter brings seasonal road closures
Burch Mountain Road near Wenatchee is among those roads closed annually to avoid damages to the roadway that come with freezing and thawing. The road is closed Feb. 15 to April 1.
Posted: February 14, 2024
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