November 2009
This project is in the design phase. Current work includes environmental permitting and right-of-way negotiation.
Construction impacts to traffic
Construction in summer 2010. Work requires very little impact to traffic because the culvert will be jacked under the road.
Why is WSDOT
replacing two culverts on SR 305?
Existing culverts at an unnamed tributary (locally called Lemolo Creek) and Bjorgen Creek prevent migratory fish from reaching freshwater habitat and are causing erosion. The culverts are near mileposts 9.6 and 9.8.
Learn more about our efforts to remove fish barriers.
The End Result
The end result of this project is improved access to upstream freshwater habitat for migratory fish. Migratory fish use freshwater habitat for food and as spawning grounds.
The existing double culvert at the unnamed tributary (Lemolo Creek) will be replaced with 10-foot diameter culvert. The existing culvert at Bjorgen Creek will be replaced with a 12-foot diameter culvert.
The bottom of the culverts will be placed five feet below the natural level of the streambed. Crews will place streambed gravel and rock inside the culverts to simulate natural streambeds.
Project Benefits
The new culverts improve fish passage under the roadway by simulating natural streambeds. In addition, each streambed will be regraded upstream and downstream from the culverts. Regrading the streambeds and placing new rock provides and protects spawning grounds when water volumes increase during storms.
What is the project timeline?
Construction is expected to take 12 weeks and is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2010.
Construction is scheduled to avoid dates when environmental laws prohibit construction in fish-bearing waterways because fish are present.
Financial Information
Funding for the Unnamed Tributary (Lemolo Creek) to Liberty Bay - Fish Passage project is provided through the following sources:
Funding for the Bjorgen Creek Fish - Passage project is provided through the following sources:
- Pre-existing Funds (State) : $2,855,403 & (Fed.) : $480,184
- Total Funding Available From All Sources : $3,335,587
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Jerry Moore, Project Manager
WSDOT Port Angeles Project Office
1707 South C Street
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Phone: 360-565-0620
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