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The Washington State Patrol will conduct high-visibility enforcement patrols July 24-26“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be conducting high visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) throughout Water Follies weekend, July 24th through July 26th, 2026.”
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The enforcement patrols will take place in Benton and Franklin counties“WSP Aviation, motorcycle troopers and unmarked patrol vehicles will provide additional enforcement throughout Benton and Franklin counties due to the large crowds and increased traffic around Columbia Park.”
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The patrols will occur during Water Follies weekend“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be conducting high visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) throughout Water Follies weekend, July 24th through July 26th, 2026.”
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Patrols will focus on speeding“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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Patrols will focus on impaired driving“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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Patrols will focus on aggressive driving“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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Patrols will focus on distracted driving“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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Patrols will focus on seat belt compliance“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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Troopers will use aviation to increase safety presenceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Troopers will use motorcycles to increase safety presenceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Troopers will use unmarked vehicles to increase safety presenceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Columbia Park entrances will have lane closures from 4-6 p.m.“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians.”
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The lane closures will occur on July 25“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians.”
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The lane closures will occur on July 26No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians.”
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The westbound off ramp to Edison Street will be closed“During the same time frame, the westbound off ramp of SR-240 to Edison Street will be closed.”
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The closures will occur on July 25“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians. During the same time frame, the westbound off ramp of SR-240 to Edison Street will be closed.”
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The closures will occur on July 26No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Vehicles cannot stop on SR-240 shoulders for spectators or viewing“Vehicles will not be allowed to stop on the shoulders of SR-240 for the purpose of dropping off or picking up spectators, viewing the races, or air shows.”
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Residents are urged to plan aheadNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are urged to use designated drivers or ride share services“Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, use a designated driver or ride share service if needed, consider using the Ben Franklin Transit shuttle options, and expect delays by driving patiently and obeying traffic laws.”
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Residents are expected to expect delaysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closures mirror previous years' traffic management for Water Follies events“These are the same closures the WSP and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have conducted in previous years during Water Follies.”