SR 16
Route ID
016
Fish barrier removal construction begins on SR 16 near Port Orchard
PORT ORCHARD – People who use State Route 16 near Port Orchard in Kitsap County will now see orange construction signs. The signs signal the start of the latest project to remove barriers to fish under state highways.
On Friday, Sept. 15, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation began work at Blackjack Creek, which is located at the interchange of SR 16 and Southeast Sedgwick Road (SR 160).
Roadwork helps preserve areas of SR 16, SR 3 in Kitsap County
Crews work to extend life of highway and bridges
BREMERTON – Orange construction signs and barrels signal an upcoming paving project on State Route 3 near Bremerton and SR 16 near Port Orchard in Kitsap County.
On Monday, July 17, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin repaving several miles of each highway. Crews will also repair expansion joints on the highway bridges.
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