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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 04/16/2014 - In order to protect public safety, Kittitas County Public Works Department has temporarily closed two roads in the Vantage area: Recreation Drive and Boat Ramp Road. These roads provide access to boat launches and public recreation areas on the Columbia River shoreline.
Grant County Public Utilities District (PUD) is currently constructing recreational area improvements at these two locations. The two road closures are needed while Grant County PUD construction activities take place. Additionally, the Columbia River shoreline, including all boat launches and public recreation areas, between Wanapum and Rock Island Dams, is currently closed because of reduced water levels for the Wanapum Dam spillway release. Sections of the shoreline, including the riverbank and mud flats are extremely unstable and have proven to be a serious safety hazard. The road closures will be in place until the construction projects at these two locations are completed and the Columbia River shoreline closure is lifted. The Kittitas County Public Works Department is comprised of the Administrative; Engineering and Construction Management; Fleet, Road, and Bridge Maintenance Divisions. Public Works is also the administrator of the County-wide Flood Control Zone District. The department is committed to providing the residents, businesses, and visitors of Kittitas County with world-class infrastructure and engineering services, delivered in a timely and cost effective manner. More information on this road closure can be obtained by calling the Public Works Department at 509-962-7523.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Kirk Holmes, Kittitas County (509) 962-7523 Kittitas County Public Works 411 N. Ruby St, Ste 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926