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Washington’s roads are still reeling from last December’s floods, with the state now asking for $76 million in federal aid to repair highways that were torn apart — separate from the $14.5 million already doled out to displaced residents. U.S. Route 2, a vital east-west artery, collapsed in parts and stayed shut for over two weeks between Skykomish and Leavenworth, reopening only after emergency fixes — with permanent repairs still causing intermittent closures. The state’s request includes $16 million for emergency fixes and another $16 million for long-term work on U.S. 2, plus funding for damage on I-90, Highway 20, SR 410, U.S. 12, SR 542, and U.S. 101. Governor Bob Ferguson commended crews for clearing 97 roads in just four weeks, but warns the reimbursement process could take years — especially since the state’s still getting money for flood damage from 2018. The final total may shift as repairs progress, and paperwork has already been submitted to the Federal Highway Administration.

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