Project overview
This project is part of WSDOT's ongoing Fish Passage Barrier Removal Program where construction projects remove barriers to fish. The Chico Way/SR 3 interchange has several barriers to fish under both directions of SR 3 and under the highway's southbound on- and off-ramps. This construction project will build replicated natural streambeds for Chico Creek and a tributary to Chico Creek.
What to expect
Crews have largely completed work on this project. Over the next few weeks, the contractor will wrap up smaller items, such as planting, fencing and guardrail installation.
Travelers using the Chico Way interchange can expect regular night ramp closures. The Chico Way on-ramp to southbound SR 3 closes at 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each following day. Northbound SR 3 exit to Chico Way closes at 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each following day. During weekend mornings, ramps reopen as late at 10 a.m. SR 3 single lane closures begin as early as 7 p.m.
Location of SR 3 Chico Creek fish barrier removal project.
