KINGSTON — An around-the-clock closure of state Highway 104 will begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday at Grover’s Creek outside of Kingston.
The closure at milepost 22 will remain in place through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5.
The total highway closure will be in place to allow crews working for the state Department of Transportation to excavate and replace an outdated culvert to increase habitat for migratory fish.
A signed detour will direct motorists around the closure via Barber Cut-Off Road Northeast, Northeast West Kingston Road and Miller Bay Road Northeast.
Ferry service to and from Kingston will not be affected. Drivers are, however, advised to add additional travel time to reach the Kingston ferry terminal or to use an alternate ferry during this time.
Lengthy traffic delays are expected while the highway closure is in effect. The state Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan extra time into their trips, minimize discretionary trips and travel through the area during early morning or late evening hours when possible.
Local traffic will be allowed past the detour points on Highway 104 to about 100 feet on both sides of Grover’s Creek, where the road will be closed to all vehicles, including emergency responders, for that week.
Following work on Highway 104, crews will replace culverts on state Highway 307 at Dogfish Creek, located at milepost 0.5, and Gamble Creek at milepost 4.62.
The highway will be closed during that time.
More information on the Highway 307 closures will be forthcoming as the work is scheduled, Transportation said.
