Project vicinity between Port Angeles and Sequim.
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US 101 at McDonald Creek.
This project widens the last two-lane section of US 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles.
November 2009
- Did you miss the open house on October 15, 2009 yet have comments regarding the project? Submit your comments to project staff here.
- The design team is currently evaluating the placement of retaining walls, analyzing intersection design and driveway approaches, and evaluating alternatives for stormwater facilities.
- The Environmental Assessment continues. Several discipline reports are under way and include geology, noise, wetland biology, land use, hazardous materials, and water resources.
- Concerns about winter weather driving? Visit the Statewide Traveler Information page for travel alerts, mountain pass information, and more.
- Read the most recent project newsletter (pdf 2.1mb).
Why is WSDOT
widening US 101?
To increase safety and relieve congestion, we are widening the last remaining section of two-lane roadway between Sequim and Port Angeles.
The End Result
The end result is a continuous four-lane divided highway between Sequim and Port Angeles. The new four-lane roadway will have two lanes in each direction and a wide median.
In 1993, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) titled “SR 101 O’Brien Road to Palo Alto Road” identified four transportation improvement projects; this project is the third to be constructed.
Project Benefits
- Congestion relief. Additional lanes reduce traffic congestion and move more vehicles.
- Increased safety. Wide median reduces the potential for head-on collisions. County road intersections improved to meet current highway safety standards. Left turns limited to county road intersections.
What is the project timeline?
The project is early in the design phase. Construction is scheduled to start in summer 2012.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
- Existing Funds - $50,917,097
- Total Funding Available From All Sources - $50,917,097
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Steve Fuchs, Project Engineer
P.O. Box 47375
Olympia, WA 98504-7375
Phone: 360-570-6660
Email: FuchsS@wsdot.wa.gov
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