SR 112
Emergency slide repair work to begin on SR 112 near Jim Creek in Clallam County
PORT ANGELES – One week after reopening State Route 112 near Clallam Bay following a landslide, work begins nearly 15 miles east to reopen a second site near Jim Creek.
SR 112 reopens at Clallam Bay following landslide
Temporary detour route using Eagle Crest Way removed
CLALLAM BAY – There is good news to share for Olympic Peninsula travelers between Sappho and Neah Bay.
Washington State Department of Transportation crews reopened State Route 112 at 6 p.m. Monday, March 21 near Clallam Bay to two-way travel. The highway closed on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, due to a massive landslide and regionwide flooding.
Months-long repairs for small slides, guardrail require alternating travel on SR 112 near Neah Bay
NEAH BAY – Following several months of extreme weather, heavy rainfall, snowmelt and high tides, a 2-mile stretch of State Route 112 is set to receive much-needed repairs. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 22, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will alternate traffic between mileposts 0.9 and 2.1 approaching Neah Bay with flaggers.
Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. most weekdays until July 1. Work is based on available materials, crews, equipment, and winter storm response.
Emergency contract to reopen SR 112 near Clallam Bay kicks off Jan. 31
Travelers will continue to detour via Eagle Crest Way around the slide until complete
CLALLAM BAY – After weeks of recurring storms, safety considerations, design work and permitting, there is good news for Olympic Peninsula travelers between Neah Bay and Sappho.
Slow down on ice and snow.
It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.
Carry chains, practice installing them.
Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
Pack your winter car kit.
Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.