Bridgestone/Firestone Tires will on San Juan Island March 9-11 filming a commercial on Cattle Point Road and False Bay Road. The majority of the filming will take place between American Camp and the Cattle Point Light.
There will be intermittent road closures, likely five minutes at a time, that will not interfere with school bus schedules or the heavier commute times, but drivers should be prepared to stop for brief periods.
Most of the filming will occur on March 10, with March 11 marked as a backup weather window.
Primary areas:
- Cattle Point Road and False Bay Road (multiple brief stops/pull-offs).
Primary filming date:
- Tuesday, March 10 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Weather/backup date:
- Wednesday, March 11 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
What to expect
- A film crew will be capturing driving footage along portions of Cattle Point Road and False Bay Road, filming at select points and then moving to the next location.
- Intermittent traffic holds will occur at points along the road during filming.
- Certified flaggers will be used to manage traffic and provide safe passage.
- Hold times will be approximately two to five minutes per hold, as needed for filming.
- Local access will be maintained, and traffic will be released as quickly as possible.
Equipment and safety
- Drones will be used for aerial filming (as permitted).
- A Russian Arm camera vehicle will be used to obtain moving shots of the picture vehicle.
- Crew will maintain radio communication at all times to coordinate safe traffic control and movements.
Permits and agencies
- Permits are currently being finalized with the National Park Service and San Juan County.
For questions or concerns, contact Paul Riordan at 206-755-7095. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.