Kent streets closed by fallen trees, power lines | Update

Trees are falling in many places in Kent and blocking lanes of travel. Many trees are tied into power lines which may be down on the ground.

Trees are falling in many places in Kent and blocking lanes of travel. Many trees are tied into power lines which may be down on the ground.

If you see this, stay clear and do not drive over the power lines.

Major roads closed by blocking trees as of noon Friday:

Note, the James Street hill (South 240th Street) is now open.

Major roads closed by blocking trees as of noon Friday:

CLOSED: West Valley from S 272nd St to Frager power line on road

CLOSED: 116 Ave SE from SE 254th St to SE 256 St

CLOSED: S 248th St from 129th Ave SE to 129th Pl SE

Restricted: Smith St eastbound curb lane west of Railroad Ave

Restricted: 97th Pl from Kent Kangley to 101st Ave SE

Closed: 3rd Ave S from 700 block to the 3rd Ave Bridge

Closed: Kennebeck from Titus to Guiberson

Restricted: 104 Ave from 272 St to 267 St

Restricted: 272 St at 106th Ave

Restricted: 124 Ave SE at 197th Pl tree blocking part of roadway

NOW OPEN: S 192 St from 124 Ave S to 129 Ave S

Closed: Lake Fenwick from Reith Rd to 252 Pl

Closed: The corner of 216th Ave SE and Frager Rd

Closed: 132 Ave S from SE 274th St to SE 282nd Wy

Closed: S 248th St between 107th Ave and 109th Ave

Restricted: SE 116th St at 25429, one lane

Closed: 148th Ave SE from S 240th St to S 256th St

Closed: SE 240th St from 144th Ave SE to 148th Ave SE

Closed: Maple St between Tilden Ave and Reiten Rd

Restricted: S 267th W of 104th to one lane

Closed: 132nd Ave South of Kent Kangley

Restricted: Kent Kangley eastbound east of 132 Ave SE

Closed: Gowe St and Railroad Ave. Live wires on ground with trees

Limited: S 248 St West of 132 Ave S. Tree blocking lanes

Closed: 42 Ave S from Reith Rd to S 261 St due to power lines over roadway

Due to ice concerns, the following roads remain closed in both directions between the intersections listed –

Closed: S 218 St from 93 Ave S to 88 Ave S

Closed: “Old” S 208th St from 96 Ave S to 92 Ave S

Closed: 42nd Ave from Hampton Wy to about S 262 St

Closed: S 248 St from 98 Ave S to 94 Ave S

Be aware of power outages throughout the city affecting traffic light operations. Intersections with traffic lights out should be treated as a four-way stop.


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