South Sound News

Downed trees block SR 161 near Eatonville

AUBURN, Wash. — Downed trees are blocking both directions of SR 161 near SR 7, also known as the Mountain Highway.

WSDOT first reported that the road was fully blocked near Eatonville at about 4:20 a.m. Thursday.

Utility crews are working on both sides of the road.

At 6:17 a.m., WSDOT said a single lane was open to alternating traffic.