Reduced speed limit, lane closures needed for project prep work
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.
Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are correcting barriers to fish migration in Victor Creek. The creek runs under SR 302 just north and west of East Highlander Drive. The older, smaller culverts block access to salmon, steelhead and bull trout. Replacing the culverts helps safeguard the state’s fish population, the environment and the economy and helps satisfy a federal court injunction. The new culverts also make the roadway more resilient to flooding.
Keeping people moving during construction
Starting Monday, April 28, crews will begin building a temporary single-lane bypass road to keep travelers moving while they build the new 42-foot-long bridge over the creek. The bypass lane will help keep traffic flowing once the culvert work begins this summer.
Two signals will alternate directions of traffic through the work zone, including both drivers and bicyclists. The current 40 mph speed limit will be temporarily reduced to 25 mph between milepost 4.0 and milepost 4.3 during construction.
Travelers are advised to add travel time to reach their destinations.
This project is expected to be complete in fall 2025.
Travelers can receive email updates about roadwork on state highways in Mason County. Real-time information is available via the WSDOT app and WSDOT Travel Center Map.