COLFAX, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is hosting three in-person open houses in June to update the public on its ongoing study of transportation related to potential removal of dams on the Lower Snake River.
The study, directed by the Washington State Legislature in 2023, examines how highway, road, freight and rail infrastructure would be affected if the dams were removed.
The first phase, which began in April 2024, analyzed goods movement by barge, truck and train. The second phase, underway in 2025, focuses on creating scenarios to minimize transportation issues and conducting safety and impact analyses.
The open houses will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 23 in Colfax at the Whitman County Library, June 24 in Pasco at the Mid-Columbia Libraries Pasco branch and June 25 in Clarkston at the Clarkston High School Library.
These drop-in events will feature staff available to answer questions and gather public input.
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