County announces resurfacing of nearly 11 miles of roads this summer

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||

San Juan County’s Public Works Department is announcing its annual summer road resurfacing schedule to chip seal nearly 11 miles of roads on San Juan and Orcas Islands. Chip sealing is a pavement treatment that extends the life of the road surface. Learn more by visiting the County Roads Program webpage at https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/309/County-Roads and see the schedule and map below for a complete list of projects.

Sections of roads to be resurfaced this summer: 

• May 27-June 6 on San Juan Island: the Fairgrounds, Roche Harbor Rd, Cattle Point turn out, and Egg Lake Rd. Bailer Hill Rd will be chip sealed later in the summer or early fall as construction allows.  
• June 9 – June 27 on Orcas Island: Willis Ln, Buoy Bay Rd, Olga Cemetery Rd, Michael Ln, Terri Ln, Matia View Dr, Sunset Ave, LaPorte Rd, Enchanted Forest Rd, Beach Haven, Dolphin Bay, and Deer Harbor Rd.

Lopez and Shaw Islands are not part of the 2025 chip seal program. Public Works will continue to monitor the condition of roads and address problems as needed.

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.

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. 

2025 Chip Seal Road Map for Orcas and San Juan Islands 

 About San Juan County’s Public Works Department

San Juan County’s Public Works Department constructs and maintains county roads. The department offices are located at 1609 Beaverton Valley Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Public Works Department, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/277/Public-Works.