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Construction to slow Pioneer Way traffic

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 20 hours, 4 minutes AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| August 13, 2026 1:10 AM

MOSES LAKE — Traffic on Pioneer Way will be slowed down for a couple of days next week, according to an announcement from the city of Moses Lake. 


Northbound traffic in the 700 block will be reduced to one lane Aug. 18 and 19, so a new gas service can be installed for the O’Reilly Auto Parts store under construction, the city wrote. 


The work affecting traffic is expected to be completed within a single day, according to the announcement. 

“Please use caution, slow down, and watch for workers and traffic control in the area,” city officials wrote.


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