Road Closures

SR 109 near Hoquiam to close around the clock for three weeks March 22

Travelers who use State Route 109 through Hoquiam should factor in extra travel time starting the week of March 20. That’s when about a half mile of highway will close in both directions for three weeks west of the SR 109 Spur for slope stabilization work. 

Prior to the full closure beginning Wednesday, March 22, there will be daytime lane closures for two days as crews bring in equipment and install signs and fencing.

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 20, and Tuesday, March 21
Plan for travel delays as SR 109 between Grays Harbor Boulevard and the SR 109 Spur will be reduced to one alternating lane of traffic in one direction at a time.

What to expect during three-week closure
At 7 a.m. March 22, crews will close the highway around the clock for three weeks. During the closure, all travelers will follow a signed 13-mile detour via Powell Road, Ocean Beach Road and US 101. This could add up to 30 minutes of travel time for people who live or work just west of the closure when going to and from Hoquiam.

Slide-prone section of highway
A steep limestone hillside above SR 109 has a history of tree-filled debris slides. After a slide, an engineering geologist must inspect the hillside and it can sometimes take several days to clear the highway. 

Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews from Rognlin’s, Inc. will remove trees of concern, debris and rocks from the hillside. 

This project will help reduce the potential for extended highway closures in the future.

Starting April 26, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin preservation work on the US 101 Hoquiam River Riverside Bridge.

Panther Industrial Painting, LLC crews will install a containment system beneath the bridge approaches to comply with environmental regulations for the project. The 465-foot-long lift bridge needs a new protective coat around the steel girders that support the roadway above.

Plan for daytime lane closures on US 12 in Grays Harbor County Feb. 6-9 ELMA – Daytime travelers who use US 12 west of Elma may want to plan extra travel time Monday, Feb. 6 through Thursday, Feb. 9. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close lanes in each direction to replace guardrail. 

-  Monday, Feb. 6 from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. The right lane will close on westbound US 12 between mileposts 16 and 17 near the Newman Creek Bridge.

-  Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. The right lane will close on eastbound US 12 at milepost 17 near the Newman Creek Bridge. 

- Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. The right lane will close on eastbound US 12 between mileposts 16 and 17 near the Newman Creek Bridge. 

- Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. The right lane will close on westbound US 12 at milepost 16 near the Satsop River Bridge. 

To help keep workers safe, drivers are encouraged to slow down and avoid distractions in work zones.

A four-mile stretch of US 101 between Aberdeen and Hoquiam will soon begin its final phase of construction. Rognlin’s Inc. crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will replace worn out pavement beginning Monday, May 3. Work will take place during overnight hours when traffic volumes are lower. Nearby residents may hear increased noise levels from construction activities.

Alternating traffic, temporary speed reduction remains in place

 TAHOLAH – Following a November slide, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation have begun repairs on State Route 109 north of Moclips in the Quinault Indian Nation, just south of Capoeman Drive.

 WSDOT’s emergency contractor, Rognlin’s, Inc., has started clearing the slide located at milepost 39. Crews will rebuild the hillside and repair the roadway. A 25-mph speed limit and one-way alternating traffic will remain in place until the project is complete. 

The contractor expects to have the repairs completed in February. The work is weather dependent. 

 Why this is needed In early November, heavy rains triggered a slide that washed out the soil around a culvert under SR 109. Following an inspection of the adjacent hillside and roadway, WSDOT maintenance crews closed the southbound lane until repairs could be made.

ABERDEEN – Daytime US 12 travelers should plan for delays approaching the Wishkah River Bridge in Aberdeen. Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct a routine inspection of the 1925 moveable bridge beginning Monday, March 15. During the inspection, crews will reduce the westbound crossing to a single lane.

Work schedule:

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Tuesday, March 15-16.

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MONTESANO – Construction near the State Route 107 Chehalis River Bridge in Montesano will reach another milestone this week – and travelers may want to adjust plans if possible.

Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will require a series of 15-minute closures. The closures allow crews to set 15 bridge girders, varying in length from 124 feet to 147 feet.

Backups are likely so travelers are encouraged to consolidate or cancel discretionary travel during the daytime work.

HOQUIAM – A smoother ride for travelers using US 101 between Hoquiam and Aberdeen is almost here. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are finishing striping and utility work along a four-mile stretch of the highway. This work requires overnight lane closures that travelers will want to plan for.

Weeknights June 21 – July 9 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each following day:

• The eastbound highway between South 5th Street and South H Street will be reduced to a single lane.
• Travelers are encouraged to watch for “wet paint” signs and not cross closed work zones.

This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled.

This project extends the life of the highway while reducing annual maintenance costs. Work is slated to wrap up mid-July.

 A smoother ride along a four-mile stretch of US 101 between Aberdeen and Hoquiam is almost here. Before that can happen, crews must close the US 101 Hoquiam River Simpson Avenue Bridge over several nights for grinding and paving. Rognlin’s Inc. crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will pave portions of the highway leading up to the bridge during overnight hours when traffic volumes are less. Nearby residents may hear increased noise levels from construction activities.

8 p.m. Monday through Friday May 17- 21 to 6 a.m. each following day:

• Crews will work at the intersection of US 101/10th Street approaching the bridge.
• A signed detour will direct eastbound travelers to the US 101 Hoquiam River Riverside Bridge, where two-way travel will be temporarily allowed.
• The work and associated nightly closures could be rescheduled due to weather.

Portable message signs placed near the work zone advise travelers to plan ahead to avoid delays.

This project extends the life of the highway for years to come while reducing annual maintenance costs. Work will wrap up later this summer.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is warning anyone who plans to travel across the Simpson Avenue Bridge in Hoquiam to plan for extra time next week. 

Starting 8 a.m. Monday, May 10, bridge maintenance crews will examine the structure using a special under-bridge inspection truck. 

This work requires crews to close the bridge to travelers for safety

Permanent speed limit changes coming to SR 109 near Copalis Beach