AMANDA PARK – The public is invited to provide input on roadway improvements on US 101 from Humptulips to Amanda Park.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is planning to pave sections of US 101 in Humptulips, Neilton and Amanda Park. To go along with the paving work, the project will make Complete Streets improvements to the highway.
FORKS – Emergency repair work is now underway to stabilize the slope beneath US 101 south of Forks in Jefferson County. Heavy rains in December caused a slide that damaged the roadway and embankment above the Bogachiel River.
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s emergency contractor is building a reinforced earth retaining wall to stabilize the roadway. Travelers will need to plan for nighttime closures of the highway later this week.
SEQUIM – Crews have completed major construction efforts on a multi-year project to improve fish movement. The work removed barriers to fish under US 101 in Jefferson and Clallam counties.
The estimated $144.8 million project balanced the need for keeping people moving while excavating entire sections of the highway.
VICTOR – Work to replace two undersized culverts that carry Victor Creek under State Route 302 in Mason County will start Monday, April 28, and travelers should prepare for delays.
GARDINER – The end of road work for fish passage is in sight for travelers on US 101 between Sequim and Gardiner. Wednesday, March 26, construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation opened a new bridge on US 101 east of Gardiner. The bridge is part of the Jefferson and Clallam counties fish barrier removal project.
BREMERTON – It’s no secret: Traffic backups in and around Gorst are a common occurrence.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting a study to look at State Routes 3, 16, 166 and 304 in Gorst. The study focuses on improving transportation in the area.
The public is invited to learn more about this Planning and Environmental Linkages study in online and in-person events.
UPDATE: Please note that the 80-day closure on US 101 at Tumwater Creek will now begin Monday, March 3, which is now reflected in the release below.
PORT ANGELES – A project to remove four barriers to fish in Clallam and Jefferson counties is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 24.
Drive the posted speeds, they’re there for your safety.
Pay attention – both to workers directing you and to surrounding traffic.
Expect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.
