HomeMy WebLinkAbout081026 Discovery Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Monday, August 10, 2026 Laura Parsons, Civil Engineer III
360.774.3017 lparsons@cityofpt.us
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
DISCOVERY ROAD BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTSPROJECT
Paving Schedule – Road Detours
PORT TOWNSEND – The City of Port Townsend will complete a series of paving days for the
Discovery Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project. The project area is located
between McClellan Street and 100 feet east of Sheridan Street on Discovery Road/19th Street.
Construction started on July 13th and is progressing toward completion in late August before
school starts on September 1, 2026. Paving will be completed on August 10-11, 2026.
Paving Work:
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o Monday, August 10: Roadway paving from Grant Street to Sheridan Intersection;
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paving at 19 and Sheridan
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o Tuesday, August 11: Top lift paving from Grant Street through the 19 /Sheridan
Intersection
Traffic Control:
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Road detours will be in effect on Tuesday, August 11, while the intersection of 19and
Sheridan isclosed for paving. Detours will provide marked routes around the intersection.
There will be message boards, signs, and flaggers that will help direct traffic. Impacts to bus or
transit routes/stops have been coordinated with those agencies with advance notice. The City
asks that all motorists drive slowly near the work zone and in the surrounding area as a
courtesy to neighbors/construction workers and for safety.Please see attached graphic of
detour routes.
Access for Residents:
All adjacent residents will have access to their driveways. Any work at driveways will be
coordinated directly with the resident using the driveway.
Website:
For more information about the project, visit the City’s website at:
https://cityofpt.us/publicworks/project/discovery-road-bicycle-and-pedestrian-safety-
improvements-project
Contact:
For questions about this project, please contact City of Port Townsend’s Project Manager:
Laura Parsons, P.E. 360-774-3017 or lparsons@cityofpt.us
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