US-97 Closed in Both Directions Due to Brush Fire

US-97 is closed in both directions because of a brush fire.

Northbound traffic is being stopped at milepost 149 , the junction with SR 970.

Southbound traffic is being stopped at milepost 178 , about 7 miles south of the US 2 interchange (the “Big Y”).

There is currently no estimated time for reopening .

Evacuation Levels Along US-97 (Peshastin to Ellensburg):

MP 164–167.5: Level 1 (Be alert)

MP 167.5–172: Level 2 (Be prepared to leave)

MP 172–174: Level 3 (Leave immediately)

MP 174–178: Level 2 (Be prepared to leave)

MP 178–179: Level 1 (Be alert)

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