SR 108 construction related closures continue near Kamilche

Crews complete first highway closure, two more scheduled for fish barrier removal work

KAMILCHE – State Route 108 west of Kamilche has temporarily reopened to traffic. Travelers can expect daytime one-way alternating traffic at the work zone near West Hurley Waldrip Road.

Second total closure scheduled
Starting 8 a.m. Friday, July 26, SR 108 west of Kamilche will close to all travelers. The closure will continue around the clock through 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9.

There is no travel through the work zone. Travelers will detour using US 101 and SR 8 in Thurston County. Shaker Church Road Northwest in Thurston County is limited to local traffic only.

The work is related to a fish barrier removal project.

The final around-the-clock closure of the highway is scheduled mid-August.

8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 – 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28:

  • SR 108 between West Hurley Waldrip Road and Eich Road

Travelers are encouraged to sign up for email updates for major roadwork on state highways in Mason County. Real-time information is available on the WSDOT app and travel center map.

Hyperlinks within the release:

Detour: wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/SR-108-detour-map-milepost-7-6-and-8-8-2024-Kamilche_0.png

Fish barrier removal project: wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-108-us-101-mason-and-thurston-co-fish-barriers-remove-fish-barriers

Major roadwork: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADOT/subscriber/new?topic_id=WADOT_552

WSDOT app: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/mobile-app-and-social-media

Travel center map: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/?layers=traffic-flow,alert,camera&extent=-123.32,47.01,-123.22,47.11

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