BURBANK, Wash. -- As a precaution, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily closed Shoreline Drive, near Charbonneau Park, in Burbank, Washington, today, May 7, 2019, because of a washout of water from an unknown source on a neighboring property.
Visitors can still access the park and marina by traveling toward the Snake River via Sun Harbor Drive from State Highway 124.
Corps staff are coordinating with the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office to locate the source of the pressurized water which undercut the nearby railroad tracks and flooded Shoreline Drive with mud and rocks. The Corps will inspect the road for damage and stability issues. For safety, the Corps asks everyone to respect the road closure signs and barricades. Shoreline Drive will remain closed until any needed repairs are completed and it is determined as safe for vehicle traffic.
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Release no. 19-047