Ellensburg chipseal runs July 21–23: road list, resident tips, likely traffic impacts
Ellensburg crews will chipseal about nine miles of city streets Tuesday–Thursday, July 21–23, 5 a.m.–5 p.m. Here’s the route, parking timing, and sprinkler tips.
Ellensburg’s annual chipseal season is set for Tuesday–Thursday, July 21–23, 2026, with work scheduled between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The City of Ellensburg says the project covers approximately nine (9) miles of city streets and is being handled by city street crews working with Kittitas County Public Works.
Because chipseal work depends on conditions and requires safe access for crews, residents should expect limited access and plan for traffic delays and detours around scheduled segments.
Quick facts: Ellensburg’s chipseal week
- Dates: Tuesday–Thursday, July 21–23, 2026
- Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Scope: about nine (9) miles of city streets
- Coordination: city crews + Kittitas County Public Works crews and equipment
- Weather note: the city says the schedule is weather dependent and can change
Find your street/segment on the city’s tentative route list
The City of Ellensburg maintains a tentative, street-by-street chipseal route page that shows which segments are planned for each day. If you live near a scheduled area, check your block early so you can plan parking, trips, and driveway access during the work window.
Because the city describes the route as tentative, still follow any posted on-street instructions for your exact segment as crews move through the route.
What residents should do before and during chipseal
The city’s guidance focuses on keeping street surfaces ready for the treatment to work. If your street is scheduled, the City of Ellensburg asks residents to:
- Turn off sprinklers
- Avoid watering nearby areas close to the project so the road surface can stay dry
The city also notes that access to City streets during the chipseal process is limited, so residents should plan ahead for any short-term parking or route changes.
Parking and “No Parking” timing
For safety and efficiency, parking restrictions will be enforced during the chipseal process. The city says “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the start of work for the affected segment.
Practical takeaway: if your street is on the schedule, plan now to park off the affected road on the crew-scheduled dates.
Driving, walking, and cycling: use extreme caution
Chipseal operations involve equipment and changing traffic control. The City of Ellensburg specifically advises drivers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders to:
- Exercise extreme caution when approaching crews
- Follow traffic control signs and signals from personnel
- Follow posted speed limits and other instructions to help prevent oil and chips from damaging vehicles
The city also warns that traffic delays and detours may occur, so commuters should expect slower travel through work areas.
After crews finish: expect loose rock and watch for sweeping
Even after a segment is treated, chipseal can leave loose rock on the surface. The city says crews will sweep loose rock over the next few weeks. During that period, drive and walk carefully in treated areas and use extra attention near active sweeping.
Where to check updates
For the latest guidance tied to this July 21–23 schedule, start with the City of Ellensburg’s chipseal notice and the city’s tentative route list.
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