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SR 9 Fish Passage Project Continues Through Sept.

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SR 9 near Kalloch Road (MP 59) will remain reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic through a bypass road for 42 days, until Sept. 14, 2026, for fish passage construction. The project aims to improve habitat for fish in Nookachamps and Hansen Creeks. WSDOT warns drivers should expect delays in the area. The single-lane configuration will continue daily until the project's completion date, with no specific end time provided for the ongoing work.

πŸ“„ Source: WSDOT β€” Highway Construction & Closures β€” https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    SR 9 near Kalloch Road (MP 59) will remain reduced to a single laneNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The reduction to a single lane will be with alternating traffic through a bypass roadβ€œ009: SR 9 is reduced to a single lane near Kalloch Road (MP 59) with a signal alternating northbound and southbound traffic through a bypass road for 42 days, until Sept. 14 for fish passage construction. Expect delays in the area.”
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    The single-lane configuration will continue daily until the project's completion dateNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The project is for fish passage constructionβ€œ009: SR 9 is reduced to a single lane near Kalloch Road (MP 59) with a signal alternating northbound and southbound traffic through a bypass road for 42 days, until Sept. 14 for fish passage construction. Expect delays in the area.”
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    The project will last for 42 daysNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The project will end on Sept. 14, 2026β€œExpected end: Sep 14, 2026, 8:00 AM”
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    The project aims to improve habitat for fish in Nookachamps and Hansen CreeksNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    WSDOT warns drivers should expect delays in the areaβ€œTravelers on SR 20 near Loup Loup Pass will encounter slowdowns and delays while contractor crews perform pavement repairs and paving throughout the pass Mondays to Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Aug. 27. Expect alternating, one-lane, two-way traffic, automatic flaggers, temporary rumble strips and reduced speed limits.”
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    No specific end time is provided for the ongoing workNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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