Because the highway was badly damaged, and because the topography of the area had been altered by the landslide, WSDOT decided to elevate that section of the highway when it was rebuilt. The new roadway was opened September 22, 2014.
The highway's damage and the landslide's effect on the area led WSDOT to elevate that section of the highway during its reconstruction. The new roadway opened on September 22, 2014.