Last week, Interwest Construction Inc. (ICI) began excavation work at the Canyon Creek site, MP 10.5. ICI first removed the topsoil and remaining vegetation, before beginning the excavation of the hillside on the northwest side of the site. Roughly 10,000 cubic yards of soil will be excavated from this location to make room for the alignment of the new road and bridge, which will be shifted approximately 20ft north from the existing roadway alignment.

This slight shift allows for the new bridge to be built in its entirety, while maintaining a lane of traffic on the existing roadway.

This week, ICI will continue this excavation work in preparation for the bridge foundation pile installation in mid-May.

Project Website: highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/projects/wa/jeff-91420-1

Impacts to Traffic:

• Temporary traffic control signals and/or flaggers can be expected at all times at Canyon Creek, MP 10.5.

• Expect delays up to 30 minutes through the project limits (MP 3 through MP 11) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weekdays, and

minor delays at the traffic signals outside of these hours.

• Olympic National Park and businesses along Upper Hoh River Road will remain accessible at all times during construction.