SR 109 Ocean City to Taholah – Remove Fish Barriers

Before construction, WSDOT is seeking feedback. 

As part of WSDOT’s efforts to remove barriers to fish, crews plan to remove barriers to fish under State Route 109. All locations within the reservation boundaries of the Quinault Indian Nation 

As part of WSDOT’s efforts to remove barriers to fish, crews plan to remove barriers to fish under State Route 109. Before work begins, WSDOT wants to hear from you. 

Project specifics
Preliminary work includes utility relocations, surveys, and limited tree removal. WSDOT will restrict tree removal to only what is essential for the project.  

When preliminary work is completed, crews will begin construction. 

Crews will build a one-lane bypass road around each location. Once the one-lane bypass road is open, traffic will alternate with temporary traffic signals. There will be reduced speed limits approaching each work zone. 

The temporary traffic changes will remain in place until crews rebuild each location to allow for fish passage.

WSDOT is working to complete a timeline for when work will occur at each location. 

Two locations will be completed in one year. Three locations will take two years. 

Please visit our online open house for additional information.

Please share your feedback
Email: Kyler.Kokenge@wsdot.wa.gov
Project hotline: 360-704-3269

Need for this work
The work is an important part of the state's efforts to protect and restore fish runs. WSDOT is under a 2013 federal court injunction. WSDOT is required to significantly increase efforts to remove barriers to fish. The work will increase the likelihood of fish migration. The improvements also help simulate a natural creek environment.

Summer construction
Crews can only work in the water during a limited time. Construction must occur inside a “fish window.” This is when working in the water will be the least disruptive to aquatic life. The fish window is usually in summer. WSDOT thanks travelers in advance for their patience and understanding. Other work can occur when crews do not work in the water.