Southbound State Route 167 has reopened in Kent and Auburn following an extended closure due to floodwater from the Green River.
On-ramps to southbound SR 167 also have reopened in this area, according to a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) update late Wednesday morning, Dec. 17.
Northbound SR 167 remains closed between South 212th Street (milepost 22) in Kent and 15th Street Northwest (milepost 16) in Auburn due to standing water on the highway. On-ramps to northbound SR 167 are also closed at the following locations:
Northbound SR 167 on-ramp from SR 18
Northbound SR 167 on-ramp from 15th Street Northwest
Northbound SR 167 on-ramp from South 277th Street
WSDOT crews are continuing monitor floodwaters from the Green River with local, county and federal partners. Crews have worked continuously to redirect water away from the state highway.
There is no estimated time to reopen the northbound lanes. People should seek alternate routes during the ongoing closure, add extra time to their commute and expect delays along Interstates 5 and 405 and other alternate routes.
CITY STREETS
The city of Kent reopened two sections of streets but most remain closed due to water over roadway.
As of Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, South 259th Street had reopened from Third Avenue South to West Willis Street, according to a city Public Works Department update. South 266th Street reopened from Central Avenue South to South 259th Street.
West Valley Highway (68th Avenue South) also remains closed on the south end of town between Willis Street and South 277th Street..
When the streets will reopen remains to be determined, according to a city Public Works Department update.
City of Kent teams remain out in the community keeping a close eye on flooding impacts, checking known problem areas, and responding where needed, according to a city Facebook. post.
ROAD CLOSURES
Frager Rd is closed at W Meeker St. There is no access to the Old Fishing Hole park, the park is closed.
Russell Rd is closed at Veteran’s Drive, There is no access to Van Doren’s Landing Park, the park is closed.
State Route 167 closed northbound for the 6 mile stretch between Kent at S 212th St to Auburn at 15th Street NW. Southbound lanes reopened late Wednesday morning. Dec. 17 along the same stretch.
W Valley Hwy/68th Ave S/Washington Ave S is closed from Willis to S 277th St.
S 262nd St at 78th Ave S to 27232 72nd Ave S, just prior to S 272nd St.
78th Ave S from S 277th St to S 262nd St.
S 277th St from 108th Ave SE to 83rd Ave S/Auburn Way N.
(Local residential access via 116th Ave SE or the 108 Ave SE on-ramp to the S 277th St corridor).
148th Ave SE from SE 256th St to SE 249th St.
Green River Rd from the S 277th St overpass to Kent city limits.
Traffic control will be in place; alternate routes are advised. As a reminder, please do not go around road closed signage. Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices (RCW 46.61.050) carries a penalty of $139.
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