Steady Progress being made in Black Diamond

Black Diamond is making progress on fish-passable culvert installations along SR 169 near Jones Lake. Since the road closed August 17, contractors have installed concrete structures at Rock Creek and an unnamed tributary after driving 260 timber posts for foundation support. Both directions of SR 169 are expected to reopen Monday, September 21, though wet weather could cause delays. Travelers should expect detour delays during afternoon commute times.