As the governor and state transportation officials announced plans to design a rebuilt Interstate 90 overpass near Cle Elum, several Kittitas County officials are asking the state to pause and consider long-term needs for the highway’s corridor.

A letter unanimously supported by the Cle Elum City Council on Tuesday asked for “a modest pause” on plans to rebuild the Bullfrog Road overpass just west of the city, which was damaged by a truck on Oct. 21, the Ellensburg Daily Record reported.

The letter addressed to Gov. Bob Ferguson, Washington State Department of Transportation officials and ranking members of the House and Senate transportation committees asked for a timeout on repairs so a more comprehensive examination of I-90 corridor improvements can be done, the Daily Record reported.

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