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Chuckanut Drive expected to be closed through June

‘20-foot’ high rockslide shuts down SR 11 in Skagit County

SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said State Route 11/Chuckanut Drive is expected to remain closed through June, WSDOT said in a release.

The road has been closed in both directions since April 22 between the Oyster Dome trail head and Chuckanut Manor due to a significant rockslide.

WSDOT says contractor crews are working six days a week to clear the slide and make any needed repairs.

The department advises alternate routes to access local businesses and recreation:

  • From Bellingham and points north, use I-5 exit for SR 11/Old Fairhaven Parkway/Chuckanut Drive (exit 250).
  • From Burlington and points south, use I-5 exit for SR 11N/Chuckanut Drive and Bow-Edison (exit 231).
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