WSDOT plans to wrap up final work for Port Orchard roundabout project

PORT ORCHARD — Drivers passing through downtown may need to tolerate one more day of travel delays caused by the construction of the new roundabout between Bethel Avenue, Bay Street and Maple Avenue.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday flaggers will alternate traffic in a single lane, with backups anticipated. Travelers are encouraged to add 15 minutes of travel time to prevent delays.

The work zone includes the Bay Street-Bethel Avenue roundabout, Maple Avenue-Bethel Avenue intersection, and Bay Street near Rockwell Avenue, WSDOT said.

The crews will finish the final work related to the Bay Street roundabout project, which began last year.

"Please slow down and pay attention when traveling through work zones," WSDOT said in a statement.

The planned work will depend on the weather and is subject to change, the agency said.

This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: WSDOT plans to wrap up final work for Port Orchard roundabout project