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Category: City News

Road Work on Sidney Road

Private Development Update: Contractors constructing a new public sewer main to serve proposed private development are working on Sidney Road. The private project’s Contractor is in coordination with the City project’s Contractor to avoid additional impacts along the corridor between work zones. Installation of this new main is anticipated to occur for the next four … Continued

Downtown Port Orchard Road Closure

Heads up! The hatched area will be closed from Monday, August 25, at 7:00 AM until Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00 AM for paving work as part of the Marina Lift Station project. Please plan ahead and thank you for your patience!

Emergency Repairs for Sewer Main Break

Update 8/21/2025: The repair is complete and the road is back open. Due to a sewer main break, Dekalb Street between Bay Street and Cline Avenue is closed. The repairs are estimated to take between 4 to 6 hours. Detours are in place, please proceed with caution.

Mitchell Road Lane Reduction – Stormwater Repair

The City of Port Orchard will be performing stormwater infrastructure repairs on Mitchell Road in front of the high school. Date: August 20, 2025 Time: 8:00 am until the work is completed Location: From the bus drop-off area to DeKalb Street During this time, Mitchell Road will be reduced to one lane. Drivers should expect … Continued

Sidney Road Non-Motorized Improvements

We are very excited to announce that pedestrian improvements along Sidney Rd are underway.  The City of Port Orchard received a $1,400,000 grant from State of Washington for ‘Safe Routes to School’ improvements on Sidney Rd near Sidney Glen Elementary. The first phase of the pedestrian improvements was completed last year near Cedar Heights Middle … Continued

Continued emergency repair on sewer line

Today, 8/12/25, the road is closed on Kitsap St between Cline Ave & Prospect St. This closure will be in effect until 2:00 PM. The closure will continue again tomorrow 8/13/25 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work on this emergency sewer repair.  

Farmers Market Stormwater Educational Booth

Stormwater Education Booth held July 26, 2025 at the Port Orchard Farmers Market. Poop Toss Game – 30+ kids learned to trash dog waste Grease Tips – 12 dozens of folk learned how to keep fats, oil & grease out of drains. Freebies – 120 reusable totes featuring Puget Sound Starts Here (PSSH) with stormwater … Continued

Sidney Road Non-Motorized Improvements

SIDNEY ROAD SAFETY & SIDEWALKS: NON-MOTORIZED IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ATTENTION: Parents & Guardians of Sidney Glen Elementary Project Overview Construction for the Sidney Road Non-Motorized Improvements Project will occur throughout the summer and into the start of the school year! This project aims to create a safer, more connected corridor along Sidney Road – improving access … Continued

Emergency Sewer Repairs

Emergency sewer repairs are underway on Kitsap Street, between Prospect Street and Cline Avenue. Public Works crews will be implementing road closures and setting up a detour route to help drivers navigate around the work zone. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete these critical repairs.

Road Closures on Sunday, August 10, 2025

Several streets and parking lots in downtown Port Orchard will be closed this Sunday, August 10th for the Cruz by the Bay event. From 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the following streets will be closed: SR166/Bay Street, Kitsap Street to Rockwell Avenue Frederick Streets Harrison Avenue Detour routes will be in place so plan your … Continued

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