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Travel Alerts

Updated Nov. 12, 2025

Visitors and residents can find travel advisories and alerts related to transportation, wildfires, and more below. Please check back often for updates. State of Washington Tourism recommends that visitors consult local official resources for the most up-to-date information on safety and closures.

Major Closures & Traffic Advisories

Mount Rainier National Park – Highway 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge

As of April 2025, the state Department of Transportation permanently closed the Fairfax Bridge on Highway 165 due to safety concerns, preventing access to sites such as Carbon River, Mowich Lake, Spray Park, Tolmie Peak, and nearby campgrounds. Gateway communities of Enumclaw, Wilkeson, Carbonado, and Buckley are still accessible and welcome visitors. The bridge is also closed to pedestrians, and there is no alternate route.

Mount St. Helens – Johnston Ridge Observatory

Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens is expected to remain closed until at least 2027 following a landslide on State Route 504 around milepost 51. For updates on when the visitor center will reopen, check here. 

Nisqually State Park

Nisqually State Park is temporarily closed for construction and the development of a trail system. Find updates and other closures on the State Parks website.

Cape Disappointment State Park

Sections of Cape Disappointment State Park, including all campgrounds, are closed for renovations through spring 2026. Other parts of the park will be impacted throughout the project, so check the State Parks page for updates. North Head Lighthouse and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center will remain open.

Dry Falls Visitor Center 

The Dry Falls Visitor Center will be closed for renovations through Aug. 1, 2026.

Additional resources:

Wildfire Updates & Resources

You can view the status of large wildfires, including current evacuations, on the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center’s Large Fire Information page.

Check the state Department of Transportation website for road conditions and closures in your travel area.

For air quality and smoke conditions, head to the Washington Smoke blog, which is a partnership between state, county, federal agencies, and Tribes. For tips on wildfire safety, check out Recreate Responsibly’s wildfire resources.

Ferry Disruptions

Washington State has an extensive network of ferries connecting visitors and residents to points throughout Western Washington. For alerts, schedule changes/route cancellations, and more, please check the Washington State Ferries alerts bulletin.

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