PORT DISCOVERY – After nearly 20 years, an 8-mile stretch of US 101 in Jefferson County near Port Discovery is getting a much-needed facelift. Starting as early as Monday, April 22, contractor crews working for the Washington State DOT will begin prep work on the roadway from Old Gardiner Road to north of West Uncas Road in Jefferson County.

In addition to repaving the highway, crews will make repairs to the US 101 Salmon Creek Bridge and US 101 Snow Creek Bridge. The work includes repairing the driving surface of the bridge decks and replacing bridge expansion joints.

What drivers can expect:

Overnight, single lane closures with a pilot car beginning at 10 p.m. each Monday through Friday night to 9 a.m. the following day. No work will occur Saturday or Sunday nights.

All work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled.

The DOT encourages late night ferry riders or those traveling across the Hood Canal Bridge to plan extra time during construction.