Delays Expected on SR-207 Near Coles Corner as DOT Project Begins

Two-week roadwork to repair flood damage will cause alternating lane closures.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:44pm

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An abstract, colorful image with sweeping, blurred lines representing a highway under construction, conveying the disruption and motion of the repair work.Roadwork on a vital transportation route disrupts the flow of traffic, but the necessary repairs will help maintain safe and reliable travel in the region.Leavenworth Today

The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced that drivers on State Route 207 (SR-207) near Coles Corner should expect delays over the next two weeks due to a project to repair embankments along the roadway that were damaged by heavy rains and flooding last December. The work will take place between milepost 1 and the junction of SR-207 and U.S. Highway 2, about 14 miles north of Leavenworth, and will involve alternating single-lane, flagger-controlled traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting April 3 until the project is completed around April 17.

Why it matters

This project is necessary to address damage caused by severe weather and maintain the safety and integrity of SR-207, a critical transportation route in the region. The lane closures and delays will impact commuters, commercial traffic, and travelers in the area during the repair work.

The details

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be repairing embankments along two separate sections of SR-207 where they were damaged by heavy rains and flooding last December. The work will take place between milepost 1 and the junction of SR-207 and U.S. Highway 2, about 14 miles north of Leavenworth.

  • The project will begin on April 3, 2026.
  • Alternating single-lane, flagger-controlled traffic will be in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
  • The project is expected to be completed around April 17, 2026.

The players

Washington State Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and repairing the transportation infrastructure in Washington, including state highways like SR-207.

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The takeaway

This roadwork project is a necessary step to address damage to a critical transportation route in the region and maintain safe travel conditions for drivers. While the lane closures and delays will be an inconvenience, the repairs are essential to prevent further deterioration of the roadway.