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Lawrence Road (SR9) north of Mt Baker Highway reopened

Washed-out section of Lawrence Road (SR9) north of Mount Baker Highway (November 16, 2021). Photo: WSDOT

DEMING, Wash. — Officials with Washington State Department with Transportation (WSDOT) announced this morning repairs to a washed-out section of Lawrence Road near Nugents Corner have been completed and the road reopened to all traffic.

The critical section of road connecting the cities of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack with the Mount Baker Highway and points south has been closed for about 3 weeks as a result of damage caused by historical flooding on November 15th.

Approximate location of washed-out section of road

Repairs began November 29th.

Washed-out section of Lawrence Road (SR9) north of Mount Baker Highway being repaired (November 2021). Photo: WSDOT
Washed-out section of Lawrence Road (SR9) north of Mount Baker Highway being repaired (November 2021). Photo: WSDOT
Washed-out section of Lawrence Road (SR9) north of Mount Baker Highway after being repaired (December 2, 2021). Photo: WSDOT
Washed-out section of Lawrence Road (SR9) north of Mount Baker Highway after being repaired (December 2, 2021). Photo: WSDOT
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