SR3 / SR104 / SR303 / SR307 / SR308 Kitsap County Remove Fish Barriers Project

Project overview

This project will remove barriers to fish under several state highways in Kitsap. Work is planned in 29 locations on several state highways.

Once complete, this project will restore potential habitat to fish.

Timeline

Winter 2026 to Winter 2029

Project status

Pre-construction

Funding

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Project hotline

360-704-3269

What to expect

Crews are conducting preliminary work. This could require occasional one-way alternating traffic. Real-time information is available via the Travel Center Map.

Project vicinity map showing multiple locations on several state highways between Chico, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bond Road and near SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge.

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History and background

A fish passage barrier is anything that hinders fish from moving. Culverts, large pipes under roadways, allow water to flow but may not allow fish to swim through. Water might be too swift, too shallow, or has a waterfall into or out of the culvert.

We correct fish barriers on state highways to help salmon recovery. WSDOT also must follow with state laws. A federal court injunction also requires correction of barrier culverts to help fish.

WSDOT created a dedicated fish passage program in 1991. The agency since that time has corrected hundreds of barriers. The work has restored access to over one thousand miles of fish habitat.

The work allows fish to access important spawning and rearing habitat.

SR3 / SR104 / SR303 / SR307 / SR308 Kitsap County Remove Fish Barriers Project

Project overview

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History and background

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