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All lanes reopen along eastbound I-90 near Cle Elum after debris cleared from roadway

Feb 12, 2026, 2:01 PM | Updated: 2:58 pm

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A photo of blocked lanes on eastbound I-90 in Cle Elum. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)

(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)

All lanes of eastbound I-90 near Cle Elum have reopened on Thursday afternoon due to debris on the roadway.

At approximately 1:41 p.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation noted that there is no estimated time of reopening, WSDOT announced.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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