ABERDEEN – Traveling between Montesano and Aberdeen just got a little easier. On May 9, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation wrapped up emergency repairs of the hillside below westbound US 12.
Work began on April 5, when WSDOT’s contractor, Quigg Bros., Inc., started rebuilding the hillside and shoulder near Central Park. Crews occasionally closed the right lane during the project. Now that the project is complete, all lanes are open to travelers.
A slide triggered by heavy rain happened in late December 2022 at milepost 4.6 between Schrader Lane and Holbrook Lane. WSDOT maintenance crews closed the shoulder and monitored the area until permanent repairs could be made.
Travelers can get the latest information on WSDOT projects in the area by signing up for email updates for state highways in Grays Harbor County, downloading the WSDOT app and checking the statewide travel map.