May 10, 2026 — Sunday morning brief (archived snapshot, checked October 19, 2026). This brief records conditions as reported on the morning of May 10, 2026 — it is not a current conditions report. For current conditions, use the WSDOT live links in this 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 — May 10, 2026
No active alerts were reported by WSDOT or Mason County Public Works that morning. Mason County highways — SR-3, US-101, SR-106, SR-302, SR-108, and SR-119 — were open and operating under normal Sunday conditions. No emergency closures or unscheduled lane restrictions were reported overnight.
Major Projects — Status as of May 10, 2026
| 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 May 10, 2026
- SR-3 Belfair (MP 25.3–27): Belfair widening construction zone remained active. Travel time was normal that Sunday — no flagging or daytime lane closures were reported.
- US-101 Shelton / Kamilche: No alerts were reported. Sunday volumes were light between Olympia, Shelton, and Hoodsport.
- SR-106 along Hood Canal (Union area): Open that morning. No alerts were reported overnight on the Hood Canal corridor.
- SR-302 (Key Peninsula side toward Victor): Open that morning. The SR-302 Victor Creek fish-barrier project completed major construction in December 2025 — the new bridge was carrying traffic and lane configurations were 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 was compiled on the morning of May 10, 2026 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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