Photos from the Naches Fire Department reveal significant damage to Highway 12 caused by floodwaters from the Naches River.
The road was closed last week as floodwaters rose, resulting in more than 300 feet of pavement and guardrail being washed away by Thursday.
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Drivers are advised to use a detour in the Naches area until repairs are completed. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed that repair work has begun, but traffic on the detour may be slow.
WSDOT stated that road crews will construct a buttress to block the river, rebuild the embankment, and backfill the highway with gravel.
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The contractor is working seven days a week to reopen the road as soon as possible, with completion expected by early January.
