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Washington Seeks $76M for Flood-Damaged Highways | Seattle News
Washington’s roads are still reeling from last December’s floods, with the state now asking for $76 million in federal aid to repair highways that were torn apart — separate from the $14.5 million already doled out to displaced residents. U.S. Route 2, a vital east-west artery, collapsed in parts and stayed shut for over two weeks between Skykomish and Leavenworth, reopening only after emergency fixes — with permanent repairs still causing intermittent closures. The state’s request includes $16 million for emergency fixes and another $16 million for long-term work on U.S. 2, plus funding for…
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