CHOKEPOINTS

Expect traffic delays on SR 203 for roadway sampling in Duvall, Monroe

Jan 13, 2026, 4:44 PM

Duvall Monroe delays SR 203...

Signage warning drivers to prepare to stop. (Photo: Scott Eisen, Getty Images)

(Photo: Scott Eisen, Getty Images)

State Route 203 (SR 203) between Duvall and Monroe will have alternating traffic on Wednesday and Thursday while crews conduct roadway sampling for a future project.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will alternate traffic in sections between 268th Avenue N.E. at milepost 12 and the Skykomish River bridge at milepost 23, WSDOT announced.

Delays expected between Duvall, Monroe for roadway sampling

Travelers should expect delays while WSDOT crews work throughout the area.

WSDOT noted that if crews are unable to complete their work on Wednesday or Thursday, they may need an additional day to collect samples.

The extra day of closures would be on Friday between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Real-time traffic information is available on WSDOT’s mobile app and the real-time travel map.

Follow Jason Sutich on X. Send news tips here.

Chokepoints

3 ground stop...

Julia Dallas

Ground stop lifted as hundreds of flights canceled at SEA; officials cite ‘major engineering defect’

A ground stop has been issued for all airports nationwide by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

10 hours ago

Orcas Island Ferry...

Julia Dallas

Gov. Ferguson, WSF working with San Juan County on Orcas Island ferry terminal repairs

San Juan County has issued a declaration of a state of emergency due to damage at the Orcas Island ferry terminal.

11 hours ago

Federal Way collision northbound I-5 two lanes blocked...

Regan Gallo-Fenz

All NB I-5 lanes reopen near Federal Way after collision

The two right lanes of northbound I-5 in Federal Way have reopened following a collision just south of State Route 18 near milepost 141.

11 hours ago

sounder train dog attack...

Chris Sullivan

Dog attack on Sounder train 2 weeks after pet policy change

Earlier this week, a dog attack occurred on a Sounder train, where a dog attacked a service dog.

12 hours ago

Seattle Freeways tailgaters...

Charlie Harger

Harger: Turn signals, tailgaters, and the 5 most annoying drivers on Seattle freeways

I drive to work in the dark, and I’m coming down the ramp from westbound Highway 18 onto northbound I-5. Wipers going. Coffee in the cupholder. A semi is barreling down the right lane, and there’s a car in front of me on the ramp.

18 hours ago

seatac crash i-5...

KIRO 7 News Staff

NB lanes of I-5 in SeaTac reopen 7 hours after deadly multi-car crash

The northbound lanes of I-5 in SeaTac were closed for almost 7 hours, and traffic was backed up over a mile after a deadly multi-car crash on Thursday night.

18 hours ago

Expect traffic delays on SR 203 for roadway sampling in Duvall, Monroe