Sources checked: WSDOT Highway Alerts · WSDOT Mason County Projects · MasonWebTV Road Work · Mason County Public Works · Checked 6:45 AM Pacific, May 9, 2026
Active Alerts
No active emergency closures or flagging operations from WSDOT or Mason County Public Works this morning. Note: WSDOT real-time alert pages are JavaScript-rendered and could not be machine-read directly — check wsdot.wa.gov/travel or call 511 for live conditions before heading out.
SR-302 Victor Creek — Active Construction: WSDOT culvert replacement work at approximately MP 4.1–4.2 near Victor Road is ongoing (began late April 2026). Expect possible lane restrictions on SR-302 westbound/eastbound in that zone during daytime work hours. Project page →
Major Projects — Current Status
| Project | Status | Est. Completion | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR-3 Freight Corridor (Belfair Bypass) | Construction 2026, completion 2028 — funding at risk (delay to 2031–33 proposed) | 2028 (if funded) | Shelton Journal 2/19/26 |
| 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 |
| SR-302 Victor Creek Fish Barrier | Active construction — culvert replacement near Victor Rd (MP 4.1–4.2) | Spring/Summer 2026 | WSDOT |
Commuter Notes for Today
- SR-3 Belfair (MP 25.3–27): Active widening construction zone — posted speeds enforced. Allow extra time northbound/southbound through Belfair.
- SR-302 near Victor Road: Culvert replacement work is active. Possible single-lane alternating traffic during work hours. Plan accordingly if heading toward Allyn or Key Peninsula.
- US-101 Shelton/Kamilche: No new restrictions reported this morning. Normal Saturday travel expected.
- SR-106 Union area: No active alerts. Hood Canal corridor appears clear.
Report a Road Issue
- WSDOT 511: Call 511 or visit wsdot.wa.gov/travel for live statewide conditions
- Mason County Public Works: 360-427-9670
- City of Shelton: 360-432-5100
Disclaimer: Road conditions change rapidly. This post reflects data available at 6:45 AM Pacific on May 9, 2026. Always verify current conditions at wsdot.wa.gov/travel or by calling 511 before travel. Mason County Minute is not affiliated with WSDOT or Mason County government.
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