May 10, 2026 — Sunday morning brief. Sources checked: WSDOT Olympic Region highway alerts, Mason County Public Works, MasonWebTV road work feed, Shelton-Mason County Journal. Live conditions: WSDOT highway alerts · WSDOT travel map.
Active Alerts
No active alerts from WSDOT or Mason County Public Works this morning. Mason County highways — SR-3, US-101, SR-106, SR-302, SR-108, and SR-119 — are open and operating under normal Sunday conditions. No emergency closures or unscheduled lane restrictions reported overnight.
Major Projects — Current Status
| Project | Status | Est. Completion | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR-3 Freight Corridor (Belfair Bypass) | Construction 2026, completion 2028 — funding at risk. Supplemental budget includes $48.3M in 2025–27 biennium; Ferguson budget proposes delaying final phase from 2027–29 to 2031–33 biennium. | 2028 (if funded) | Shelton Journal 2/26/26 |
| Olympic Highway North (Shelton) | Design phase — bid spring 2027, construction summer 2027 | 2027–28 | Shelton Journal 3/19/26 |
| SR-3 Shelton Safety (Craig Rd to Arcadia Rd) | Pre-design — roundabouts planned, no construction date | TBD | WSDOT engage |
| SR-3 Belfair Widening (MP 25.3–27) | Active construction | Ongoing | WSDOT |
Commuter Notes for Today
- SR-3 Belfair (MP 25.3–27): Belfair widening construction zone remains active. Travel time normal on Sunday — no flagging or daytime lane closures reported. Use caution through the work zone.
- US-101 Shelton / Kamilche: No reported alerts. Sunday volumes light. Drive normally between Olympia, Shelton, and Hoodsport.
- SR-106 along Hood Canal (Union area): Open. No alerts overnight on the Hood Canal corridor.
- SR-302 (Key Peninsula side toward Victor): Open. The SR-302 Victor Creek fish-barrier project completed major construction in December 2025 — the new bridge is carrying traffic and lane configurations are back to normal.
Report a Road Issue
- State highways (SR-3, US-101, SR-106, SR-302, SR-108, SR-119): Call WSDOT at 511 or visit WSDOT highway alerts.
- Mason County roads: Mason County Public Works at (360) 427-9670 or report online at masoncountywa.gov.
- City of Shelton streets: Shelton Public Works at (360) 432-5100.
This brief is compiled each morning from public sources. For real-time conditions, always check the WSDOT live travel map before you drive. Conditions can change quickly — especially on SR-3 and US-101 where flagging operations and weather-related restrictions can appear with little notice.
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