SR 542 Road to Artist Point to close Sept. 30-Oct. 1 for maintenance

(GLACIER)– State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway Road to Artist Point (milepost 47-54) will close daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 1.

This road closure will allow Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews to safely prepare the highway for the annual winter closure by making pavement and road shoulder repairs and removing hazardous trees, according to a news release from WSDOT.

People who recreate throughout the year should visit the Glacier Public Service Center to get required permits and check weather conditions ahead of their outdoor adventures.

People can find real-time updates for the road to Artist Point on the WSDOT Mount Baker Highway Mountain Pass page.

Real-time travel information is available via the WSDOT mobile app, the WSDOT travel map or by signing up for WSDOT's email updates.