Heads up, North Mason commuters — a few things to know before you hit SR-3 this week.
Construction is ramping up at Gorst as WSDOT kicks off early work on the fish barrier removal project on SR-3 and SR-16. Expect nighttime lane closures at two locations for utility work — check the WSDOT app or sign up for alerts at the project page. No confirmed full closures are active yet, but the major 16-day full closure of SR-3 near Sunnyslope Rd SW is expected late spring/early summer 2026 — plan ahead.
Ferry riders: the Bremerton–Seattle run is on an alternate spring schedule with the smaller Salish vessel (64 cars) through mid-April, so book ahead if you can. Colman Dock may have occasional off-peak lane closures through April 17 for sign installation work — nothing that should affect the morning rush. The Kingston terminal seismic retrofit continues through July 2026, with the 9:40 PM Kingston→Edmonds sailing running 20–30 minutes late on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
This Week’s Commute Summary
- SR-3/Gorst: Nighttime utility lane closures have begun (WSDOT fish barrier project). No daytime full closures yet. 16-day closure expected late spring/early summer — watch for announcement.
- Bremerton–Seattle Ferry: Alternate spring schedule, Salish vessel (64 cars) through mid-April. Book ahead. ADA alert: elevator out of service on vessel.
- Colman Dock: Off-peak lane closures April 6–17 for sign installation — no rush-hour impact expected.
- Kingston–Edmonds: Seismic retrofit ongoing through July 2026. 9:40 PM Kingston→Edmonds delayed 20–30 min Tue/Wed/Thu.
- PSNS/Bangor: No gate closures or public access changes announced.
- Weather: Mostly sunny, mid-60s to low 70s, light SW winds. No weather impact on commute.
Sources: WSDOT SR-3/SR-16 Gorst Fish Barrier Project, WSF Bulletin Board, NWS Eastern Kitsap County
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