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Construction to Affect Mount Baker Motorcycle Rides
February 11th, 2010 | Author: Sean McDermott
Early warning that construction will likely slow traffic on popular motorcycle road, Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) east of the town of Glacier. The Washington State Department of Transportation says that construction will last through the riding reason from April – October.
Expect delays on your motorcycle journeys to Mount Baker this year. During construction, crews will alternate one-way traffic on SR 542 near milepost 39.
Here’s what’s going on. WSDOT will shift a quarter-mile of the highway away from the Nooksak River east of Glacier. They say this will protect motorists from the repetitive bank and roadway damage in the area.
“We’re taking a proactive approach that will help reduce flooding and maintenance-related closures, save money, and protect vital fish habitat,” says Chris Damitio project engineer for WSDOT.
Crews will also build a new bridge at Chain-up Creek, along the same stretch of road that is being shifted, to improve fish passage. The existing culvert is a barrier for fish.
Plan for delays in this area during your summer motorcycle rides to Mount Baker. Also take note of where they’re replacing the bridge. It sounds like it might be a good spot for fishing until the culvert is replaced.
February 11th, 2010 | Author: Sean McDermott
Early warning that construction will likely slow traffic on popular motorcycle road, Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) east of the town of Glacier. The Washington State Department of Transportation says that construction will last through the riding reason from April – October.
Expect delays on your motorcycle journeys to Mount Baker this year. During construction, crews will alternate one-way traffic on SR 542 near milepost 39.
Here’s what’s going on. WSDOT will shift a quarter-mile of the highway away from the Nooksak River east of Glacier. They say this will protect motorists from the repetitive bank and roadway damage in the area.
“We’re taking a proactive approach that will help reduce flooding and maintenance-related closures, save money, and protect vital fish habitat,” says Chris Damitio project engineer for WSDOT.
Crews will also build a new bridge at Chain-up Creek, along the same stretch of road that is being shifted, to improve fish passage. The existing culvert is a barrier for fish.
Plan for delays in this area during your summer motorcycle rides to Mount Baker. Also take note of where they’re replacing the bridge. It sounds like it might be a good spot for fishing until the culvert is replaced.
