Weight of slush splits trees, blocks seven roads in Issaquah

Rain topping off snow and ice on Issaquah trees has left numerable trees damaged and block seven roads and several sidewalks.

Rain topping off snow and ice on Issaquah trees has left numerable trees damaged and block seven roads and several sidewalks.

The city’s main roads are passable and most side streets have turned into a deep slushy mess. Citizens are still asked to stay home until more of the mess has melted.

Drivers who get stuck in snow or ice should not abandon their vehicles in an area that would block traffic, as those vehicles will be towed.

If, after a storm, your vehicle isn’t where you left it, call the Issaquah Police Department’s non-emergency line at 425-837-3200.

Road closures in Issaquah include:

  • State Route 900 at the southern City limits is closed due to a downed tree.

  • Southeast 56th Street from 229th Avenue Southeast to East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast is closed due to downed power lines.

  • Highwood Drive Southwest near the intersection of Greenwood Boulevard Southwest is closed.

  • Southwest Forest Drive from Wildwood to Wildwood is closed.

  • 845 Southwest Ellerwood Street is closed.

  • 221st Place Southeast from Southeast 62nd Street to Northwest Sammamish Road is closed.

  • Wildwood Boulevard Southwest from Valley View Place Southwest to Ridgewood Circle Southwest is closed.

A broken tree limb blocks the path outside the Issaquah Senior Center.