US 101 - SR 109 Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Clallam Counties - Remove Fish Barriers
Project
US 101 - SR 109 Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Clallam Counties - Remove Fish Barriers
Project overview
This fish passage project includes 29 identified streams and culverts that cross under US 101 and State Route 109 in Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Clallam Counties in need of correction. Currently, these barriers do not allow fish to cross underneath the highways to access habitat.
WSDOT and the Design-Build contractor will consult with local stakeholders on potential detour routes and the length of highway closures for travelers. Once complete, this project will restore nearly 37 miles of potential habitat across the Olympic Peninsula.
The culverts will be corrected by WSDOT's Design-Build contractor as five separate bundles. One bundle containing 4-7 barriers will be corrected annually beginning in spring 2023 to meet the project's deadline of fall 2026.
It's too soon to tell what the contractor may elect to do for traffic control measures. Travelers should expect anything from reduced speeds, shifted lanes, alternating conditions with flaggers or a temporary signal at varying sites while construction is underway. Any highway closures will be announced in advance.
This project corrects 29 fish barriers under US 101 and SR 109 in Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Clallam Counties. Once complete, work will provide access to upstream habitat for salmon and other resident species.
Correcting fish passage barriers is an important part of the state's efforts to protect and restore fish runs negatively affected by outdated culverts under state highways.
In 2013, a federal court injunction required the state to significantly increase the state’s efforts in removing state-owned culverts that block habitat for salmon, bull trout and steelhead.
Replacing the outdated culverts with concrete box-culverts, steel-arched culverts or bridges increases the likelihood of migration through the channels. Fish will be able to pass through easier, as velocity or surface level barriers are reduced and promote healthy habitats for salmon and resident fish.
The following streams and/or culverts have been identified in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for this project in need of correction (please note these culvert locations or preliminary and could change based on the scope of the project and need):
US 101: Wisen Creek to Sol Duc River at milepost 209.3
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Dowans Creek at milepost 182.2
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Dowans Creek at milepost 181.2
US 101: Grader Creek to Bogachiel River at milepost 189.4
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Grass Creek at milepost 6.91
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Stevens Creek at milepost 111.3
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Little Hoquiam River at milepost 4.46
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Pacific Ocean at milepost 37.43
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Pacific Ocean at milepost 27.05
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Boone Creek at milepost 24.56
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Connor Creek at milepost 19.4
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Pacific Ocean at milepost 33.87
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Pacific Ocean at milepost 36.43
SR 109: Wain Creek to Pacific Ocean at milepost 33.1
SR 109: Unnamed Stream to Pacific Ocean at milepost 36.38
US 101: Harlow Creek to Queets River at milepost 142.7
US 101: Harlow Creek to Queets River at milepost 142.5
US 101: Crane Creek to Raft River at milepost 137.4
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Lunch Creek at milepost 135.3
US 101: Lunch Creek to Raft River at milepost 135.7
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Pacific Ocean at milepost 163.1
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Queets River at milepost 152.5
US 101: Unnamed Stream to WF Hoquiam River at milepost 98.47
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Big Creek at milepost 103
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Braden Creek at milepost 169.5
US 101: Unnamed Stream to Hoh River at milepost 171.3
US 101: Unnamed Stream to WF Hoquiam River at milepost 99.45
Milestone
Project advertised for bids
August 2020
Design Builder selection
January 2021
Kiewit Infrastructure West selected
March 2021
Design work begins
April 2021
Construction begins
Summer 2023
Construction complete
Fall 2026
Financial Data for PIN 300002F
Funding Source
Amount ($ in thousands)
2003 Gas Tax (Nickel Funding)
$0
2005 Gas Tax (TPA)
$0
Pre-Existing Funds (PEF)
$0
CWA
$190,201
Total
$190,201
This massive fish passage project includes 29 identified streams and culverts that cross under US 101 and State Route 109 in Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Clallam Counties needing correction.
This map shows which bundles are expected to begin construction first and when. All bundles are subject to change based on the Design-Builders construction progress and delivery goals.
