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PHOTOS: U.S. 2 Back Open After Tree Stump Removal
U.S. Highway 2 is back open today after closing Monday afternoon to remove a tree stump hanging over the highway.
Image from WSDOT
The stump was left over from a tree that tumbled onto the roadway, which led to a shutdown Sunday at the site of the Bolt Creek Fire.
Image from WSDOT
Image from WSDOT
The Monday closure lasted all afternoon as the stump slammed into the roadway as part of its removal process.
U.S. 2 was closed for a three mile stretch near Skykomish during the removal.
Image from WSDOT
There are ongoing traffic slowdowns in the area as the Bolt Creek Fire continues to burn nearby.
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