Detour set up around buckling asphalt in Everson

EVERSON, Wash. — Washington State Patrol (WSP) officials issued an alert this evening, June 27th, about 8:30pm warning that a detour around buckling asphalt in Everson was being set up.

A section of Mead Avenue (SR544) near Roeder Street was found to be buckling late today, the second day of high temperatures around 100° across much of Whatcom County.

As of 8:45pm, WSP (WSP) Trooper Will Glahn said the Washington State Department of Transportation was mobilizing to set up a detour around the impacted section of road and there was no estimate for how long the road would be closed.

Detour route marked by red line. Marker shows approximate location of buckling section of roadway.

As of 9:45pm, Glahn said WSDOT expects the detour will remain in place into tomorrow while repairs are made to the roadway.

UPDATE 2:40pm 6/28/21 – The road has been reopened in both directions according to WSDOT.