Current Transportation Projects

Cook Avenue

Building and Repairing Streets for Safe travels

Welcome to the City of Port Townsend Transportation Projects Webpage!

Our transportation system connects our neighborhoods, supports local businesses, and ensures a safe, efficient way for residents and visitors to explore our beautiful community. This webpage is your go-to source for the latest information on current and upcoming transportation improvement projects throughout the City of Port Townsend.

On this page you can stay informed about projects happening in your neighborhood and learn about current and future plans to improve streets.

Thank you for engaging with us as we work together to create a more connected, safe, and resilient road network for the City of Port Townsend.

 

Current Transportation Projects

For 2025, the City of Port Townsend continues to invest in improvements to our local streets. These improvements include, but are not limited to, road resurfacing, chip sealing, pavement repairs (such as pothole patching), rehabilitation, and stormwater upgrades. We are paving the way for smoother streets and safe travels.

We are working on an interactive map to show you what’s coming down the road. The map is a work in progress and will be updated as projects are planned: 

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/834cdff5140344c2a43910a2536be0b1

A description of work, work status, project timeline, budget information, and potential impacts can be found further on this page. Please check back for periodic updates to this website.

 

Investing in Our Streets

The City of Port Townsend is deeply grateful for the vital grant funding provided by Washington State's Transportation Improvement Board (TIB). TIB is an independent state agency that funds high-priority transportation projects to enhance the movement of people, goods, and services throughout the state. The board distributes grant funding, derived from three cents of the statewide gas tax to cities and counties for transportation projects.

In recent years, TIB's support has been instrumental in advancing several key projects in Port Townsend. For instance, in November 2024, the City was awarded a $2.99 million Multimodal Improvements Grant to fully repair the subgrade and surface of Lawrence Street, along with sidewalks, between Harrison and Walker Streets. Additionally, a $260,000 pavement preservation grant was secured for chip seal paving along sections of F Street and San Juan Avenue.

By leveraging local funds with TIB grants, the City can maximize every dollar to repair aging infrastructure, build complete streets, and enhance non-motorized and ADA facilities. We sincerely thank TIB for their continued partnership in helping us invest in a transportation system that reflects the values and needs of our community.

Funding for these transportation projects comes from a variety of sources, reflecting the City of Port Townsend's commitment to investment in road infrastructure. Primary funding includes grants from state and federal agencies, local property taxes, Real Estate Excise Tax (REET), and revenue generated by the Transportation Benefit District (TBD), approved by Port Townsend voters. Together, these funding streams allow the City to maintain, rehabilitate, and improve streets and stormwater facilities that benefit the community as a whole.

 

Stronger Together: Building Better Roads with Jefferson County

The City of Port Townsend is excited to announce partnership with Jefferson County to complete numerous road projects around the City that will benefit the community of Port Townsend. Both agencies are coordinating regularly to ensure improvements are completed in a timely manner to provide smooth roads throughout the City.

 

Construction Updates and Traffic Advisories

25th Street (From Sheridan Street to Discovery Road) (Current Status: Active)

This project involves drainage and road improvements on 25th Street between Sheridan Street and Discovery Road. Road improvements will include pulverizing existing road surface, grading, and application of chip seal. Drainage improvements will include road shoulder work, ditching, drainage structure modifications, and culvert installations.

Project is scheduled to start April 2025 and will be completed in August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

San Juan Avenue and F Street (Current Status: Active)

This project involves roadway preservation and surface improvements on San Juan Avenue and F Street. This will be accomplished by removing trees that have damaged the pavement, repaving sections of asphalt, application of chip seal, and painting new traffic markings.

Both San Juan Avenue and F Street are now over 20 years old since their last resurfacing. This is well past the typical interval for preservation treatment of a roadway. With the application of chip seal, we will extend the life of both of these streets another 15-20 years so that you can continue to smooth streets in the future.

Project is tentatively scheduled as follows:

Road preparation (includes paving and tree work) May-June 2025

Chip seal application July-August 2025

Paint new traffic markings September 2025

Total project cost is approximately $418,550. Funding consists of $260K Transportation Improvement Board grant funding and $170,000 in City TBD funds.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Currently scheduled transportation projects by street:

22nd Street (From Sheridan Street to Discovery Road) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on 22nd street between Sheridan Street and Discovery Road.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Sheridan Street (From Hastings Avenue to Umatilla Avenue) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on Sheridan Street between Hastings Avenue and Umatilla Avenue.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Jackman Street (From 45th Street to 49th Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on Jackman Street between 45th Street to 49th Street.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Hancock Street (From W Sims Way (SR20) to 9th Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves drainage and road improvements on Hancock Street from W Sims Way (SR20) to 9th Street. Road improvements will include pulverizing existing road surface, grading application of asphalt, and road striping. Drainage improvements will include road shoulder work, ditching, and cleaning catch basins.

Project is scheduled to start August 2025 and will be completed in September 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Hancock Street (From 3rd Street to W Sims Way (SR20)) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on Hancock Street from 3rd Street to W Sims Way (SR20)

Project is scheduled to start August 2025 and will be completed in August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Cleveland Street (From 12th Street to 14th Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves drainage and road improvements on Cleveland Street from 12th Street to 14th Street. Road improvements will include pulverizing existing road surface, grading, and application of chip seal.

Project is scheduled to start August 2025 and will be completed in September 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Pacific Avenue (End of asphalt towards Milo Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves drainage and road improvements on Pacific Avenue from end of asphalt to Milo Street. Road improvements will include grading and application of asphalt. Drainage improvements will include installation of catch basins.

Project is scheduled to start May 2025 and will be completed in September 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the asphalt application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Milo Street (Pacific Avenue to Olympic Avenue) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves road improvements on Milo Street from Pacific Avenue to Olympic Avenue. Road improvements will include grading and application of asphalt.

Project is scheduled to start May 2025 and will be completed in September 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the asphalt application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Kearney Street* (Blaine Street to Food Co-Op) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves road improvements on Kearney Street from Blaine Street to Food Co-Ops. Road improvements will include asphalt patching, chip seal application, and road striping.

Project is scheduled to start July 2025 and will be completed in September 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

*Will be completed with San Juan Avenue, F Street, and Fir Street

 

Fir Street* (Benton Street to Cherry Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves road improvements on Fir Street from Benton Street to Cherry Street. Road improvements will include asphalt patching, chip seal application, and road striping.

Project is scheduled to start July 2025 and will be completed in September 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

*Will be completed with San Juan Avenue, F Street, and Kearney Street

 

Hendricks Street (49th Street to 56th Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on Hendricks Street between 49th Street to 56th Street.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Howard Street (Hastings Avenue to 35th Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on Howard Street between Hastings Avenue to 35th Street.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Howard Street (Hastings Avenue to 20th Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application and road striping on Howard Street between Hastings Avenue to 20th Street.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

31st Street (Hancock Street to Sheridan Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on 31st Street between Hancock Street to Sheridan Street.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Hancock Street (14th Street to 13th Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on Hancock Street between 14th Street to 13th Street.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

Corona Avenue (Holcomb Street to existing pavement) (Current Status: Inactive)

This project involves chip seal application on Corona Avenue between Holcomb Street to existing pavement.

Project is scheduled to start in August 2025 and will be completed August 2025.

There will be temporary road closures during the chip seal application. Please check website regularly for detour information.

 

South end of San Juan Avenue (19th Street to 20th Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

 

Cooke Avenue at City Limits (City Limit to Albatross Street) (Current Status: Inactive)

 

Glen Cove Road (Discovery Road to City Limit) (Current Status: Inactive)

 

See resources below for information about road work:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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San Juan Road Closures
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