SR 305/Murden Creek - Remove Fish Barrier - Completed November 2023

Project overview

This project removed barriers to fish under SR 305 on Bainbridge Island. A culvert was replaced with a new bridge. The work opened almost 1.5 miles of potential habitat on Murden Creek. The creek is a top salmon stream on Bainbridge Island and is a tributary to Murden Cove.

Timeline

August 2022 - November 2023

Project status

Completed

Funding

$10 million

Project hotline

1-866-634-0029

What to expect

This project is complete.

Map of State Route 305 on Bainbridge Island with orange circle placed on location of work zone at Murden Creek.

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Crews worked at Murden Creek under SR 305 on Bainbridge Island.

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History and background

Correcting fish passage barriers is an important part of WSDOT's efforts to protect and restore fish runs.

A 2013 federal court injunction required WSDOT to significantly increase the state’s efforts to remove state-owned culverts that block habitat for salmon, bull trout, and steelhead.

Crews will replace an outdated culvert with a new 120-foot bridge. Crews also will build features that will replicate a natural stream. The improvements support every life cycle of fish.

SR 305/Murden Creek - Remove Fish Barrier - Completed November 2023

Project overview

What to expect

History and background

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