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US 101 - Jefferson and Clallam Counties Fish Barriers - Remove Fish Barriers

Sequim: The new bridge that carries US 101 over Johnson Creek is open to traffic. The left turn to Whitefeather Way has reopened. Learn more in the "what to expect" section below.

Project overview

This project addresses multiple barriers to fish under US 101 between Sequim and Discovery Bay.

Timeline
Summer 2023 - Fall 2025
Project status
Construction
Funding
$107.1 Million
Project hotline

What to expect

Sequim: New bridge is open

  • Construction crews finished lane shifts to the new bridge over Johnson Creek July 31.
  • The intersection of Whitefeather Way and US 101 is open.
  • People walking or riding bicycles on US 101 between Blyn and Sequim will detour onto the Olympic Discovery Trail until landscaping is finished this fall.
  • The speed limit is 30 mph.
  • Travelers may notice crews working to restore the stream channel beneath the new bridge.

Blyn: New bridge is open

  • Construction crews finished bridge work in June.
  • The speed limit is 35 mph.
  • People walking or riding bicycles on US 101 from Gardiner to Blyn will detour onto the Olympic Discovery Trail until landscaping is finished this fall. US 101 will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians going from Blyn to Gardiner.
  • Travelers may notice crews working to restore the stream channel beneath the new bridge.

Gardiner: New bridge is open

  • Construction crews finished the new bridge over Contractors Creek in late March.
  • The speed limit is 35 mph.
  • Work will continue off the roadway to complete fish barrier removal and to restore the stream to its natural state.

This project has replaced six blocking culverts beneath US 101 between milepost 267 and 278.