Infrastructure

SR 161 construction delays for six weeks

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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WSDOT will close one lane on both directions of State Route 161 starting Sunday, Sept. 14. The lane closures will run from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on southbound SR 161 and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on northbound SR 161. The work will last six weeks until Oct. 16, 2026.

The project aims to improve fish passage in the Puyallup River area. Drivers should expect delays during peak travel times. WSDOT advises travelers to plan extra time for commutes through the area.

The closures are part of ongoing infrastructure improvements. The next major work on SR 161 will be the fish passage construction project. Residents should check WSDOT’s website for updates on construction schedules.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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WSDOT will close one lane on both directions of State Route 161 starting Sunday, Sept. 14No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The lane closures will run from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on southbound SR 161“From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane of southbound SR 161 will close.”
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The lane closures will run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on northbound SR 161No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The work will last six weeks until Oct. 16, 2026“Effective: Sep 14, 2026, 11:44 AM Expected end: Oct 16, 2026, 5:00 AM”
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The project aims to improve fish passage in the Puyallup River areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Drivers should expect delays during peak travel times“People traveling through the area during these times should expect delays, particularly during peak travel times.”
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WSDOT advises travelers to plan extra time for commutes through the areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closures are part of ongoing infrastructure improvementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The next major work on SR 161 will be the fish passage construction projectNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should check WSDOT’s website for updates on construction schedulesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.