Travel Alerts

Travel Alerts

Find out more about North Olympic Peninsula 2024 Construction & Expected Delays on the WA State Department of Transportation Website.

A map of construction projects that begin in 2023 across the north Olympic Peninsula. Plan for delays through multiple areas and some closures starting in February through November. Timing of projects subject to change.

HOT SPOTS

Click the links below to read more about each project.

WA State Ferries

Hood Canal Bridge

Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park

Hwy 101 – North Olympic Peninsula


WA State Ferries

Plan accordingly. The ferries can be busy in the summer, especially on weekends and holidays. LEARN MORE

Current WSF Travel Alerts

Looking for an alternative? Here are some fun alternate routes to consider, each of which offers great things to see and do along the way (for planning purposes only; Google maps do not show real-time traffic):

Northern Route via Whidbey Island

Fjord Route along the Hood Canal

Southern Route via the Coast


Hood Canal Bridge (SR 104)

Winds and strong tides have potential to close the SR104 Hood Canal Bridge to all traffic. Additionally, marine events, scheduled repairs and/or military purposes (unannounced) may also close the bridge to road traffic from time to time. Non-military closures are announced in advanced.

CLICK HERE for the latest Hood Canal Bridge open / closed status.


Hurricane Ridge (Olympic National Park)

Winter season operations for Hurricane Ridge are set to run from Friday, November 24, 2023 through March 31, 2024. CLICK HERE for information regarding winter travel to Hurricane Ridge.

Before travelling, call the Road & Weather Hotline at (360) 565-3131 for current information and road updates. The road’s status will also be updated HERE

Hurricane Ridge Webcam


Hwy 101 – North Olympic Peninsula

Ongoing construction projects will be taking place around the North Olympic Peninsula for the next two years. LEARN MORE

NOTE: Construction to replace the Elwha River Bridge continues. Sometime in June, 2024 (exact dates TBD), there will be a 9-day planned closure of the bridge to allow crews to complete the tie ends and final paving. During that time, travelers will be detoured using State Route 112 and SR 113. CLICK HERE for updates.


WSDOT resources for safe travel

For real-time conditions & data and advanced notices for work that is planned:

WSDOT statewide travel map

WSDOT real-time travel data webpage

WSDOT mobile app