The Public Word people are changing out the light at 22nd Ave and 176th St today, Nov. 28. Good place to avoid!

There will be a full weekend closure coming up this winter. This will be for the intersection changes. The Post will let you know when that is scheduled. It’s NOT this weekend.

14th Ave to Waller http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=2884

What’s Happening

Tucci and Sons, Inc. is on site performing the following work:

• Preparing the temporary traffic signal system
• Installing earth walls
• Installing utilities
• Excavating storm ponds and installing topsoil and hydroseed
• Installing chain link fence around ponds

About the Project

Improvements being constructed on approximately 0.98 miles of 176th Street East from 14th Avenue East to Waller Road East (CRP 5536) include the following:

• Expanding to four lanes and paved shoulders with a raised median or U/left-turn lane at designated locations.
• Adding concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
• Adding street lighting.
• Improving the traffic signals at 14th Avenue East and 22nd Avenue East.
• Adding an enclosed storm drain system as well as stormwater treatment and storage facilities.

Project Timeline

May 2012: Pierce County awarded the contract to Tucci and Sons, Inc.

May 2012: Pre-Construction Meeting

June 2012: Notice To Proceed

Fall 2012: Utility Window

Winter 2012: Winter Suspension

Spring 2013: End of Utility Window and Winter Suspension

Spring-Fall 2013: Construction

Winter 2013: Winter Suspension

Spring 2014: End of Winter Suspension

Spring 2014: Anticipated Substantial Completion and Physical Completion dates