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SR 161 lane closures start Sunday for fish passage project

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced lane closures on State Route 161 starting Sunday, Sept. 14, for fish passage construction. The right lane on northbound and southbound SR 161 will close daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for southbound traffic and 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. for northbound traffic. The project will last about six weeks until Oct. 16, 2026.

These closures affect drivers traveling between Puyallup and surrounding areas. WSDOT advises drivers to expect delays, especially during peak travel times. Similar closures on nearby routes, including SR 167 and I-5, are scheduled through Sept. 22.

WSDOT says the fish passage project aims to improve habitat for salmon and other fish species. Residents should check WSDOT’s website for real-time updates on traffic conditions during the construction period.

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

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced lane closures on State Route 161“161 [5 mi from Puyallup]: The right lane on northbound and southbound SR 161 will close during the day Sunday through Thursday for about six weeks for ongoing fish passage construction.”
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Lane closures on State Route 161 started on Sunday, Sept. 14“161 [5 mi from Puyallup]: The right lane on northbound and southbound SR 161 will close during the day Sunday through Thursday for about six weeks for ongoing fish passage construction.”
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The right lane on northbound SR 161 will close daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.“From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane of southbound SR 161 will close.”
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The right lane on southbound SR 161 will close daily from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m.“From 9 p.m. to 5 p.m., one lane of northbound SR 161 will close.”
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The fish passage construction project will last about six weeks“The right lane on northbound and southbound SR 161 will close during the day Sunday through Thursday for about six weeks for ongoing fish passage construction.”
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The fish passage construction project will end on Oct. 16, 2026“Effective: Sep 14, 2026, 11:44 AM Expected end: Oct 16, 2026, 5:00 AM”
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The closures affect drivers traveling between Puyallup and surrounding areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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WSDOT advises drivers to 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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Similar closures on nearby routes, including SR 167 and I-5, are scheduled through Sept. 22No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The fish passage project aims to improve habitat for salmon and other fish speciesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should check WSDOT’s website for real-time updates on traffic conditions during the construction periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.