Deer Harbor, Pt. Lawrence on tap for road resurfacing work on Tuesday

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||

San Juan County Public Works is announcing additional road resurfacing work on Orcas Island. Two locations are set to be chip sealed on Tuesday, September 27. Drivers can expect delays up to 30 minutes while paving operations are in progress.  

Sections of roads to be resurfaced Sept. 27:  

• Deer Harbor Road by West Sound (near the location of September 2022 road work)  
• Point Lawrence Road at Doe Bay (near the location of the November 2021 washout)  

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.sanjuanco.com/309/County-Roads and see the map below for additional information. 

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.   

About San Juan County’s Public Works Department:

San Juan County’s Public Works Department constructs and maintains county roads, designs and constructs storm water facilities, and plans and contracts for solid waste services. The department offices are located at 915 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Public Works Department, visit www.sanjuanco.com/277/Public-Works.