Infrastructure

SR 109 Fish Barrier Removal Work Continues

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Temporary traffic controls are in effect on SR 109 near Moclips and Taholah through December 31, 2026, as part of a fish barrier removal project. Drivers should expect single-lane alternating traffic and reduced speed limits from 50 mph to 25 mph.

The project, which began on May 20, 2026, involves removing fish barriers on SR 109 at mileposts 33. 8 and 37. Additional closures for bridge beam installation are scheduled for September 15, 2026, with crews working from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for up to 45 minutes each.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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Temporary traffic controls are in effect on SR 109 near Moclips and Taholah“Expect temporary traffic lights and single-lane alternating traffic around the clock through fall on SR 109 at milepost 33.8 north of Moclips. The speed limit is reduced from 50 mph to 25 mph. Read more on the <a href="https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-109-ocean-city-taholah-remove-fish-barriers">project webpage</a>.”
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Temporary traffic controls are in effect through December 31, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Temporary traffic controls are in effect as part of a fish barrier removal project“Expect temporary traffic lights and single-lane alternating traffic around the clock through fall on SR 109 at milepost 33.8 north of Moclips. The speed limit is reduced from 50 mph to 25 mph. Read more on the <a href="https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-109-ocean-city-taholah-remove-fish-barriers">project webpage</a>.”
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Drivers should expect single-lane alternating traffic“Expect temporary traffic lights and single-lane alternating traffic around the clock through fall on SR 109 at milepost 33.8 north of Moclips. The speed limit is reduced from 50 mph to 25 mph.”
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Drivers should expect reduced speed limits from 50 mph to 25 mph“The speed limit is reduced from 50 mph to 25 mph.”
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The project began on May 20, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project involves removing fish barriers on SR 109 at mileposts 33. 8 and 37“Expect temporary traffic lights and single-lane alternating traffic around the clock through fall on SR 109 at milepost 33.8 north of Moclips. The speed limit is reduced from 50 mph to 25 mph. Read more on the <a href="https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-109-ocean-city-taholah-remove-fish-barriers">project webpage</a>.”
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Additional closures for bridge beam installation are scheduled for September 15, 2026“109 [30 mi from Aberdeen]: From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, expect several closures of SR 109 lasting up to 45 minutes each. Crews will deliver and install five support beams on the new bridge. Read more about this fish barrier removal work on the <a href="https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-109-ocean-city-taholah-remove-fish-barriers">project webpage</a>.”
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Crews will work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Crews will work for up to 45 minutes each on September 15, 2026“From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, expect several closures of SR 109 lasting up to 45 minutes each. Crews will deliver and install five support beams on the new bridge.”