July 25 open house highlights future of SR 141 connecting Bingen to White Salmon

BINGEN – The public is invited to learn more about an upcoming paving project between Bingen and White Salmon. Beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 25, the Washington State Department of Transportation will host an open house to show local communities the future of State Route 141.

Starting in 2026, WSDOT pave will nearly 2 miles of SR 141 in Klickitat County. WSDOT is now exploring ways to make the road safer and more comfortable for everyone using a “Complete Streets” approach.

Project open house

When: 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25

Where: Skyline Health, 211 Northeast Skyline Drive, White Salmon, WA 98672

Details: The WSDOT project design team will be present to review the preliminary Complete Streets design options, collect feedback on how travelers currently use this stretch of highway, and listen to ideas on how WSDOT can improve it for all users. This is a drop-in event and there will be no formal presentation.

Project online survey

When: Thursday, July 25 – Thursday, Aug. 8

Where: WSDOT will post the survey on the State Route 141 project website.

Details: The virtual survey presents the preliminary Complete Streets design options, collects information on how travelers use this stretch of highway, gathers feedback on the proposed design concepts, and welcomes questions about planned construction.

Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state using the nearest drive-in Wi-Fi hotspot.

About Complete Streets

Complete Streets are designed for everyone. They accommodate all forms of transportation, including walking, biking, driving, public transit and mobility devices. This approach ensures roads are more efficient, accessible, safer, economical and sustainable. Improvements may include ADA-accessible sidewalks or shared-use paths, bike lanes or wide paved shoulders, visible crosswalks, speed limit changes, and traffic-calming features to discourage speeding and reduce collisions.

This project is funded through the Roadway Preservation Program at a current estimated cost of $6 million.

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.