September 20, 2024
Routes 8 & 9 – Detours
Construction at Mitchell and Lincoln
Effective Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the intersection of Mitchell Road and Lincoln Avenue will be closed for a roundabout construction project. Kitsap Transit will detour Routes 8–Bethel and 9–East Port Orchard during this project. Road work is expected to last one day.
Route 8 will not travel Mitchell Road or a small section of Bay Street between Mitchell Road and Bethel Avenue. Route 8 will travel Bay Street, Bethel Avenue and Bethel Road back to its normal route.
Route 9 will not travel Mitchell Road south of Jefferson Avenue or Lincoln Road between Mitchell Road and Hoover Avenue. Route 9 will travel Jefferson Avenue and Hoover Avenue back to its normal route.
All bus stops along Mitchell Road will be closed to Route 8. Four bus stops on Mitchell Avenue between Lincoln Road and Jefferson Avenue will be closed to Routes 9. Two stops along Lincoln Road will be closed. Three temporary stops will be added along Bethel Road for Route 8.
If you have questions, please contact Kitsap Transit's Customer Service staff by calling 800.501.7433.