North Cascades Highway fully open ahead of schedule

Severe damage in December and March closed portions of the state road for months.

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What happenedSevere damage in December and March closed portions of the state road for months.

What changedOne side frames it as "North Cascades Highway opens ahead of schedule after major repairs". The other frames it as "North Cascades Highway fully open ahead of schedule".

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Still Watching. One side frames it as "North Cascades Highway opens ahead of schedule after major repairs". The other frames it as "North Cascades Highway fully open ahead of schedule".

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Jun 14, 10:38 PM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Jun 15, 12:07 AM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)39m ago

North Cascades Highway fully open ahead of schedule

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Severe damage in December and March closed portions of the state road for months.

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The Seattle Times3h ago

North Cascades Highway opens ahead of schedule after major repairs

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The Washington Department of Transportation on Sunday announced repairs to Highway 20 were completed and that the route is open to traffic.

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