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County and WSF Complete Orcas Ferry Terminal Updates, Paving the Way for Greater Accessibility

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. October 20, 2023 – The latest phase of accessibility improvements at the Orcas Ferry Landing is now complete. The project added ADA-compliant parking spaces, updated stormwater infrastructure, provided additional sidewalks a...

Road Work on Cattle Point Road Begins

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. October 10, 2023 – San Juan County’s Public Works Department is beginning maintenance on Cattle Point Road this week. The road will remain open to traffic, though drivers may experience traffic delays.&...

Public Works to Install Stop Signs on Orcas Island

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 20 - The San Juan County Public Works Department will be installing new stop signs on Orcas Island. The new stop signs will be located on A Street and Prune Alley, in Eastsound Village.  

County Barge Landings at Griffin Bay and MacKaye Harbor

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 11, 2023– San Juan County Public Works will be unloading several thousand tons of material onto San Juan and Lopez Island on Tuesday, August 22 and Wednesday, August 23. The barge landing area will be closed to the pu...

San Juan County Begins Road Striping in September

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 1, 2023 – San Juan County’s Public Works Department is announcing its annual summer road striping schedule beginning on Monday, September 11 and lasting approximately several weeks. Pavemen...

Public Works Survey Data Released: Results Emphasize Safety

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 27, 2023 – San Juan County's Public Works Department published a community survey that posed the question, “How should your roads work for you?” After collecting responses and analyzing the ...

County Halts Bayhead Creek Culvert Replacement Project on Killebrew Lake Road

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 20, 2023 – San Juan County Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 20 to discuss the Bayhead Creek Culvert Replacement Project that necessitates the closure of Killebrew Lake Road. During this meeting, Council v...

County Council Announces Special Meeting to Discuss Orcas Island’s Bayhead Creek Culvert Replacement

Previously, the Council was scheduled to address this project at the June 27 meeting. Due to project time constraints, the Council felt it necessary to discuss the project sooner than the 27. The public is invited to provide comment during the public acce...

County Publishes Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About the Killebrew Lake Road Closure

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 9, 2023 – San Juan County’s Public Works Department will be replacing a culvert for Bayhead Creek on Killebrew Lake Road.  

What is this project? 

The County will replace a culvert on ...

County Hosts Project Information Meeting Re: Killebrew Lake Rd Closure & Bayhead Creek Culvert

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 7, 2023 – The County’s Public Works Department is hosting a project information meeting to discuss questions and concerns regarding the Bayhead Creek Culvert Replacement project which necessitates the...

County to Begin Work on Orcas Island’s Bayhead Creek Culvert Replacement

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 31, 2023 – The County will begin a project to replace a culvert on Killebrew Lake Road, just east of Laporte Road. The FEMA-funded project will install a 12-foot-wide box culvert, specially designed to improve f...

Recap of Lopez Neighborhood Meeting Regarding the Relocation of Public Works Facilities

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 25, 2023 – On Monday, May 15, 2023 County Council Member Jane Fuller (District 3), County Manager Mike Thomas, and the Director of Public Works Colin Huntemer, convened a meeting with the neighbors of the MacKaye Harbor ...

WSF Announces Orcas Road Reduced to One Lane Near Ferry Terminal the Week of May 23

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 22, 2023 – Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced the beginning of paving activity for a portion of Orcas Road, adjacent to the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. This paving effort is part of the current constructi...

County Hosts Lopez Neighborhood Meeting Regarding Public Works Facilities Relocation

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 5, 20232 – San Juan County is in the process of relocating its Public Works facilities on Lopez Island to the MacKaye Harbor area. In advance of this move, the County is holding a community meeting on Monday, Ma...

San Juan County Resurfaces Over 14 Miles of Roads this Summer

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 4, 2023 – San Juan County’s Public Works Department is announcing its annual summer road resurfacing schedule to chip seal over 14 miles of roads on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Island. Chip sealing is a pavement...

“What’s Important to You?” Deadline Approaches for County Public Works Survey

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 26, 2023 – You have a chance to impact future projects around the County! Do you want more slip space at County docks? Are you passionate about building new bike trails? Have you experienced a road washout or culvert f...

‘How should San Juan County prioritize Public Works projects?’ Asks New Survey

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 10, 2023 – San Juan County's Public Works wants to hear from YOU! How often do you use marine facilities? Do you feel safe driving, biking, or walking on County roads? How should funding be prioritized into th...

Work to complete ADA upgrades at Orcas Ferry Terminal Begins

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. March 17, 2023 – San Juan County (SJC) and the Washington State Ferries (WSF) are eager to announce a public access upgrade for the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. Thanks to this partnership, the project will provide improved A...

County Answers FAQs About Proposed Public Works Relocation on Lopez Island

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 16, 2023 – San Juan County is in the process of exploring the possibility of relocating its Public Works facilities on Lopez Island to the MacKaye Harbor area. This multi-year process has included ...

Update: Orcas Island’s Fish Trap Culvert Replacement Enters Second Phase

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 10, 2023 – The County’s Public Works Department is entering phase two of a project to replace a culvert and repair a section of Cormorant Bay Road near Deer Harbor. The FEMA-funded project is installing a ten...

County Begins Planning for Zylstra Lake Trail and Answers FAQs

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 15, 2023 – San Juan County is eager to begin developing a plan for a multi-use trail connecting the Town of Friday Harbor to the Zylstra Lake Preserve. Recently awarded $5.28 million in federal transportati...

Melting Snow is Stormwater – Protect Your Property and Drains

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 23, 2022 – With high levels of expected snow melt (stormwater), San Juan County’s Public Works Department encourages residents to be proactive in monitoring and reporting potential blockages to culverts an...

San Juan County is Prepared for Inclement Weather – And You Should Be, Too

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 16, 2022 – San Juan County is pleased to provide the public with a reminder of Public Works services, priorities, and mission during inclement weather. Additionally, there are several ways in which the public can su...

Project Update: Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 5, 2022– San Juan County Public Works is pleased to provide the public with updates on the Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project.  The Public Works crew has completed the new stormwater channel which...

San Juan County Considers Relocating Lopez’s Public Works Facility

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. November 21, 2022– San Juan County is entering the planning stages of an exciting project on Lopez Island. County Council has directed staff to develop a plan to relocate Public Works operations from Fisherman Bay Rd to the ...