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Clallam County weighs short-term repairs and funding options after Upper Hoh Road washout
Summary
Commissioners discussed emergency repairs to the Upper Hoh Road washout, estimated short-term reopening costs and a patchwork funding effort that could include a state strategic reserve requiring a private match, contributions tracked by the legislative aide and coordination with Jefferson County.
Clallam County commissioners on March 10 discussed emergency repairs to the Upper Hoh Road after a December washout that officials say has continued to erode the route used by visitors to Olympic National Park.
Commissioners and county staff heard an overview that estimated the short-term cost to reopen the road for the summer at about $650,000 and noted that vehicle counts through the park entrance exceed 4,000 annually; at the park fee of $30 per vehicle, staff estimated roughly $3,000,000 in annual economic impact tied to those visitors. The board was told the $650,000 figure reflects the expense to get the road open for the…
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