State Route 167 Closure and Evacuation Order Update: Kent to Auburn

State Route 167 Closure and Evacuation Order Update: Kent to Auburn

State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn is currently closed in both directions due to water on the roadway. The closure spans a 6-mile stretch from South 212th Street in Kent to 15th Street Northwest in Auburn. A Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation order is in effect in Auburn as the Green River has reached major flood stage. Several ramps onto SR167 are also closed. The City of Kent has not provided an estimate for when the roadway will reopen.

In summary, State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn is closed in both directions due to water on the roadway. A Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation order is in effect in Auburn, and the Green River has reached major flood stage. The closure spans a 6-mile stretch from South 212th Street in Kent to 15th Street Northwest in Auburn. The City of Kent has not provided an estimate for when the roadway will reopen.