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Use current alerts for the valley approach
Duvall links to a regional flood-related road closure map, but that document is dated 2015 and describes a typical sequence, not today's road status. If your planned approach uses NE 124th Street or Woodinville-Duvall Road, check current King County road information close to departure. The county's closure list primarily covers unincorporated roads, so also review Duvall's own updates for the city portion. Give the mover the complete approach and a contact at the property; do not improvise a detour around a posted closure.
King County: Road closures in unincorporated King County ↗02
Match the truck approach to the snow plan
Duvall's published snow plan identifies common closure and detour areas around Stephens Street, Bruett Road, Big Rock Road, and Third Avenue. Its priority schedule starts with the snow route before other street categories, so reaching an arterial does not settle the final approach. Before a winter move, review the city's current route information with the driver. Ask the property contact to inspect the actual unloading area and entrance, and agree who will prepare the walking path or reassess the move if conditions change.
City of Duvall: Snow and Ice Plan, 2022 update ↗03
Ask about the space your move will occupy
Duvall's permit directory includes a right-of-way application, but that listing alone does not answer whether a particular move needs approval. If the truck, ramp, or temporary staging would use public space, ask the city what applies to your exact setup before making arrangements. Send a simple sketch showing the proposed stopping point, pedestrian path, and unloading duration. Separately ask the owner or building manager about private loading permission and access hours. Have the mover confirm the space needed to unload without blocking the agreed path.
City of Duvall: Permits directory ↗
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