HIGHWAY 2 REOPENS

 HIGHWAY 2 REOPENS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE, RECONNECTING LEAVENWORTH TO TRAVELERS

IN THE PUGET SOUND AREA AND STATEWIDE

U.S. Hwy 2 fully reopens through Tumwater Canyon, coinciding with the grand opening of the new flagship Leavenworth Willkommen (Welcome) Center on Feb. 14

(LEAVENWORTH, Wash.) – Great news for travelers and local businesses: U.S. Highway 2 has fully reopened through Tumwater Canyon, restoring direct cross-state access between Skykomish and Leavenworth after nearly two months of closure due to storm-related washouts and flood damage. The highway reopened to traffic at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, reinstating the vital east-west connection for winter tourism, commerce, and community travel.

The closure of Highway 2 in Tumwater Canyon began in early December 2025 following historic flooding and subsequent roadway damage. WSDOT crews worked diligently to complete emergency repairs and debris removal, finishing the project about a month ahead of schedule.

“We’re excited to welcome travelers back to Leavenworth via a fully reopened Highway 2, and for the huge boost of optimism and relief it brings to the region,” said Troy Campbell, Executive Director of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. “This route is a lifeline for our community, and the Leavenworth Chamber and business community extend our heartfelt thanks to WSDOT for working so hard to get the highway open a month earlier than expected.”

The reopening of Highway 2 coincides with the Feb. 14 grand opening of the new Leavenworth Willkommen (Welcome) Center at 645 Front Street in the heart of downtown. Reflecting Leavenworth’s character, values, and sense of place, the new Willkommen Center will better meet growing demand for in-person visitor services in Leavenworth, particularly now that the highway is fully open.

Prior to visiting, travelers are encouraged to check current mountain pass conditions through WSDOT before heading over for winter travel.

 For the most up-to-date information, visit the Leavenworth Travel Advisories resource page at https://leavenworth.org/emergency-resources/. For a real-time look at the latest conditions in Leavenworth, check out the Visit Leavenworth live YouTube cameras at https://www.youtube.com/@VisitLeavenworthwa/streams.

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