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US 101 - Blyn Vicinity Passing Lanes - Complete October 2008

Project Status - Complete
US 101 Blynn Passing Lanes Project Map small
Project vicinity east of Sequim. See larger map.

New passing lanes on US east of Sequim.
Previously, a high volume of trucks and recreational vehicles paired with limited opportunities for passing resulted in backups and unsafe passing maneuvers.

New passing lanes on US  east of Sequim.
New passing lanes provide motorists safer passing conditions.

Overview
US 101 east of Sequim is a heavily traveled two-lane roadway with a high volume of trucks and recreational vehicles.

Previously, there was limited opportunities for motorists to pass slow moving vehicles resulting in traffic backups and unsafe passing due to driver frustration. This project built passing lanes in both the eastbound and westbound directions.

Construction started in July 2008 and was completed in October 2008.

How You Benefit
Cross GlyphImproves Safety
Strategically located passing lanes provide motorists opportunities to safely pass slower-moving vehicles.
Car GlyphRelieves Congestion
Passing lanes reduce backups behind slower-moving vehicles and allows a more uniform traffic flow.
Leaf Glyph Protects Environment
New stormwater treatment facilities reduce pollutants before highway run-off reaches local streams and waterways.

Wetland mitigation for this project was completed as part of the Jimmycomelately Creek Estuary Restoration project.

Partnerships & Cooperation
We appreciate the patience and cooperation of motorists during construction.

Bruch & Bruch Construction was the contractor for this project.

Funding

This project was funded through the following sources:

  • 2003 Gas Tax (Nickel ) - $2,517,947
  • Existing Funds - $984,912
  • Total Funding Available From All Sources - $3,502,859

Contact Us
Jerry D. Moore, Project Manager
WSDOT Port Angeles Engineering Office
1707 South C Street
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Phone: 360-565-0620

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