Washington closes several rest areas along Interstate 5 indefinitely due to vandalism, trash

Local // TransportationCallie Craighead, SeattlePI

Oct. 15, 2021

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Rest area and visitor information  road sign attached to an iron girder and concrete bridge overpass.

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Silver Lake Rest Area.

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View of Interstate 5 and skyline.

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Washington drivers now have less options for taking a break off of Interstate 5: the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced the long-term closure of several rest areas between Everett and the Canadian border this week due to vandalism and ongoing maintenance issues. 

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