More earth movement with the heavy rains.
State Route 542 has been reduced to one lane at a place due East of Glacier heading towards the Mt. Baker ski area. From the Department of Transportation:
SR 542 - Emergency Repairs East of Glacier
Why is State Route 542 reduced to a single lane near the Mount Baker Ski area? Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews have reduced a stretch of State Route 542 just east of Glacier to one lane due to erosion caused by the Nooksack River.
Runoff in the Nooksack River from heavy rainfall eroded approximately 90 feet of a bluff along the eastbound shoulder of the highway. If the erosion continues, it could undermine the eastbound lane. To keep drivers safe, WSDOT maintenance crews have closed the eastbound lane and are alternating traffic in the westbound lane.
More here: SR 542 reduced to one lane east of Glacier
This makes the second spot that the river has eroded the highway and there are a couple more spots of interest. Wet winter.
