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Chumstick Hwy projects starts August 7
Chumstick Highway Phase V, the road improvement project between Plain and Leavenworth, begins Monday, Aug. 7. Motorists are advised that two other road construction projects will be occurring in the Leavenworth area during the county's project. Read more to learn about traffic impacts.
Posted: August 04, 2023
Read More arrow_forwardChanges coming Aug. 1 in Public Works payment processes
Beginning Aug. 1, Chelan County Public Works will no longer be able to accept payments on permits and fees after 1 p.m. on Fridays. Payment will continue to be taken during regular hours Monday through Thursday and before 1 p.m. on Fridays.
Posted: July 06, 2023
Read More arrow_forwardSummer is road striping season
Roadway striping plays a valuable role in efforts to keep travelers safe on the roadway. The Traffic Safety crew of Chelan County Public Works re-stripes more than 800 miles of county roads and intersections annually.
Posted: June 07, 2023
Read More arrow_forwardPassion for ‘big trucks’ drives O’Brien’s career with Public Works
A long-time passion for big trucks steered Donna O’Brien to Chelan County Public Works 14 years ago. While O’Brien is not the first woman at Chelan County Public Works to command a Kenworth T800 dump truck, she currently is the only one and one of only a handful over the years.
Posted: March 30, 2023
Read More arrow_forwardIt’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads
It’s that time of the year again, when the warming temps may bring temporary weight restrictions on county roads. Do you know when you need a Special Motor Vehicle Permit? Read more.
Posted: February 08, 2023
Read More arrow_forwardCommissioners pass balanced budget for 2023
On Dec. 19, the Board of County Commissioners passed a balanced budget for 2023. Departments anticipate expenses of $51.5 million next year.
Posted: December 19, 2022
Read More arrow_forwardDo 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.
Posted: December 02, 2022
Read More arrow_forward5 tips to help out your county snowplow driver
While snowplow operators are working 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: December 02, 2022
Read More arrow_forwardMonth-long closure on Cascade Orchard Bridge starts Sept. 6
The Cascade Orchard Bridge on Icicle Road in Leavenworth will be closed for a month beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, as a contractor for Chelan County begins to repair the deck of the 57-year-old bridge. It is expected to be re-opened on Sept. 27.
Posted: September 01, 2022
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