State shellfish managers today approved a morning razor clam dig May 8-14 at Twin Harbors and May 10-11 at Long Beach. No digging will be allowed at either beach after noon.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams at the two beaches are safe to eat.

Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager, said two other razor-clam beaches – Copalis and Mocrocks – are now closed for the season, because harvest guidelines at those beaches have been met.

“We still have clams available for harvest at Twin Harbors and Long Beach, and we want to give diggers a chance to catch their limit before the season comes to an end,” Ayres said. “After this opening, we’ll take another look at how the catch on those beaches measures up against the harvest guidelines.”

Digging dates at those beaches, along with morning low tides, are as follows:

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Expected to Begin: July 2013
Estimated project completion: September 2013

Drivers can expect one-way alternating traffic controlled by a signal on US 101 in the Purdy Canyon vicinity throughout the duration of the project. Excavation work will completely close the highway for 25 nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sundays to Thursdays. A 22-mile signed detour will be in place to direct northbound and southbound traffic along State Route 106 back to Hwy 101.

For more information go to WSDOT project page.