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Landslide shuts down eastbound SR 18 near Tiger Mountain Summit

Mar 16, 2026, 3:08 PM | Updated: 3:21 pm

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A photo of the landslide near Tiger Mountain Summit. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

A small landslide has closed a portion of eastbound State Route 18 (SR 18) near Tiger Mountain Summit.

The landslide shut down eastbound SR 18 at Issaquah/Hobart Road Monday afternoon, Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson announced.

At approximately 1 p.m., Trooper Johnson advised travelers in the area to seek alternate routes.

There is currently no estimated time for the roadway to be cleared and for eastbound SR 18 to reopen.

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