West Richland Road Risks Erosion

by on January 9, 2009 in West Richland News, where:99353

Van Geisen, one of the main roads into West Richland, is at risk of being washed away this morning. KNDU reported last night that crews are attempting to stop the erosion by placing heavy boulders along the road/river’s edge.

and I took these pics this morning -

West Richland Road Work 1/9/09

while on Van Geisen, approaching the spot where the Yakima flows near the road

West Richland

(oooh – action shot! ;-) )

this was taken, heading east. Those are the rocks they’re putting into place to try to stop the water from washing away the road.

We have more here: Yakima River Flooding Expected This Weekend.

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2 Responses to “West Richland Road Risks Erosion”

  1. Jeremy Asmus January 9, 2009 at 11:20 am #

    This early in the year with more moisture probable only compounds what could be a deepening situation for flooding in our area. Can only hope it doesn’t get worse.

  2. Cari McGee January 9, 2009 at 11:27 am #

    They keep saying this season might rival ’96 in terms of flooding and damage. I hope not, too.

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