North Cascades Highway Spring Clearing Update

Crews have made notable progress in the third week of clearing the Liberty Bell avalanche pathways on the North Cascades Highway, currently working on LB3 while finishing up LB1. Their goal is to complete this phase of clearing early next week, with operations extending to milepost 163. The work zone is active from Monday to Thursday, and the public is advised to avoid the area for safety reasons. Despite some areas being cleared, repairs are still needed on the road, which may present rough conditions for adventurers. The article addresses the persistent myth of a special "bike day," clarifying that there is no such event and that the road will open to all vehicles simultaneously.

Once the eastside crew finishes clearing Liberty Bell, they will also need to clear the summit of Washington Pass and coordinate with the west side crew. The timeline for the road's opening remains uncertain due to the need for additional repairs and signage work. For updates and photos of the progress, readers are invited to check Flickr.