North Bend to Ellensburg Summer Construction – 2022 Construction Projects and Expected Delays

Cross-state travelers will need to add extra travel time to their summer and fall trips. The Washington State Department of Transportation and construction crews will be busy improving sections of Interstate 90 from North Bend to Ellensburg.

Approximately seven construction projects with multiple construction areas are slated for 2022 through this 75-mile corridor.

Delays will primarily occur on weekdays. During summer weekends, as usual, there are delays due to traffic increases on Sundays.

Here is a partial list of construction projects on I-90 this summer and fall. Plan for delays through multiple areas and closures in August and September for rock blasting.

I-90 Homestead Valley Road to Coal Creek – Bridge Deck Repairs

Construction timeline: Summer 2022 – fall 2022

What can travelers expect?

Delays due to daytime and nighttime lane closures during the week as crews repair five bridge decks between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass.

Bridge deck repairs this summer between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East

Cabin Creek to Easton Phase 3 – Rebuild roadway, bridges & add lanes

Construction timeline: Summer 2022 – fall 2028

What can travelers expect?

Delays due to intermittent single-lane weekday and weeknight closures followed by a traffic shift onto the new eastbound detour as crews widen I-90.
Rock blasting closures are planned for August and September. The closures will happen Monday through Thursday, one hour before sunset and last approximately one hour. For exact times, follow us on Twitter @SnoqualmiePass or sign up for text alerts by texting “WSDOT Snoqualmie” to 468311
This project will shut down each winter.

Phase 3 of the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project

I-90 S. Cle Elum Rd Bridges – Repair Bridge Decks

Construction timeline: Summer 2022 – fall 2023

What can travelers expect?

Single-lane closures at night as crews work to install a detour bridge in preparation for a bridge deck repair project. Some delays are expected and reduced speeds through the work zone.