In September of 2016, contractor crews replaced the existing culvert that conveys South Creek under State Route 161 in Pierce County with a 4-sided box culvert to improve fish passage for a variety of salmon species. This photo shows the conditions prior to construction. This work is related to WSDOT’s ongoing effort to improve fish passage and reconnect streams.
Tags: ^CM State Route 161 Pierce County Fish Passage WSDOT South Creek
In September 2016, contractor crews working for WSDOT replaced an undersized culvert that carries South Creek under SR 161 at milepost 12.85 in Pierce County. The work required SR 161 to close to all vehicles from just south of 304th Street East/Kapowsin Highway East for an entire weekend. This work opened up five square miles of spawning habitat for a variety of salmon species. This work is related to WSDOT’s ongoing effort to improve fish passage and reconnect streams.
Tags: ^CM Fish Passage State Route 161 Pierce County WSDOT South Creek