Submitted by San Juan County’s Public Works Department.

San Juan County’s Public Works Department is pleased to begin chip sealing the Douglas/Bailer Hill Road Improvement Project this August. Beginning Monday, August 18, crews will chip seal Douglas Rd from approximately the Little Road intersection through Bailer Hill Road up to Ranchos Road. Expect work on the roadway from Monday through Wednesday 6 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. that will continue until Aug. 27.

This schedule is dependent on weather, among other factors, and may be subject to change. San Juan County asks drivers to exercise caution when traveling through construction zones and to plan extra time for their commute in case of delays.

Remember, please drive slowly on freshly surfaced chip seal roads:

For their safety: you are driving through an active construction zone – obey flaggers and posted traffic signs.

For your safety: during the first week excessive speeds may kick up loose rock into oncoming traffic.

It’s your road: chip seal overlays perform best when vehicle speeds are reduced while the pavement cures.

Chip sealing is a pavement treatment that extends the life of the road surface. Wear and tear are natural for surfaces incurring regular traffic, harsh weather, and use by multi-ton vehicles. San Juan County develops and maintains a multi-year plan to preserve roads in the most cost-effective way and uses best practices to help keep rides smooth and safe for drivers.

Learn more by visiting the County Roads Program webpage at https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/309/County-Roads.