Project update for the week of April 13, 2026
information released; photo above: Road crews continue to fix slide areas around the county. This photo from last week was taken in Jude Canyon near Dryden.
The Wenatchee crew continues to crack seal on No. 2 Canyon Road in Wenatchee. Motorists in the area should plan for short delays, with one-lane, flagger-controlled traffic.
The Leavenworth crew is spring brooming on roads in the Lake Wenatchee area and washing bridges with the water truck.
And the Chelan crew is grading on Union Valley, Cagle Gulch and Bear Mountain roads. Plan to see the Chelan crew patching potholes throughout the district, too.
Wildflower Season:
If you are headed to one of our canyons for wildflower viewing, remember to get those vehicles off the pavement when parking.
Our canyons are narrow with soft shoulders that often are next to steep embankments. There are few safe roadside parking areas in our canyons.
If you park your car in the roadway, it causes a lot of problems, including blocking emergency vehicles from responding to a call. Consider taking a shuttle to trailheads or having a friend serve as your personal porter. Don’t risk a traffic ticket or a tow. That will put a real damper on all the flower fun — and those selfies.
Image courtesy of Visit Chelan County
Totem Pole Road Project:
The contractor continues to work on stormwater improvements on South Harris Avenue, which is closed. We’re hoping to see the contractor wrap up on Harris Avenue soon.
For more information on the Totem Pole Road Improvement Project, go to the project webpage.
