Category: Roads

Issues related to roads and transportation

Great Job Everyone!

Editorial Comment: Marianne Lincoln I know we are still in the middle of this rain event in Washington State, but I have to comment. Since the mid 1990’s, I have travelled around Pierce County and taken photos of flooding. Occasionally, I jump into my sister’s Cessna 172, and she does the flying while I take…

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Meridian 25mph at 280th Street fish passage construction

EATONVILLE – Travelers who use State Route 161 between Eatonville and Graham in Pierce County will see changes to the roadway this week. What to expectThe speed limit on SR 161 between mileposts 14.5 and 15.2 is lowered from 55 mph to 25 mph. (Roughly 274th to 280th) Temporary traffic signals will be in place…

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SR7 Pacific Ave. lane restrictions coming

[Editor Note: Apparently, we have killed too many pedestrians on Pacific Avenue because we are not looking out for them. This project is an additional layer being spent to make drivers aware of crossing pedestrians. Please because out there. It is costing you tax dollars to save lives because of carelessness driving.] From WSDOT What…

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Spanaway Loop Road Closure – Part 1

By Marianne Lincoln I have been watching and advocating for roads and infrastructure in the Parkland, Spanaway, and Frederickson areas most of my life. My mother did so before me. I even took a traffic video to Washington D.C. and met with several Congressional Representative advocating for infrastructure. But when the money finally comes, there…

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328th and SR7 lane closures Aug 23

SR 7 in Pierce County to see daytime single-lane closure Aug. 23 EATONVILLE – Travelers using State Route 7 near 328th Street East will want to take note of upcoming work that will include single-lane closures. From 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, crews will be working on northbound SR 7. Travelers will…

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304th to be closed for bridge work near Benston Hall, July 20-21

Pierce County Planning and Public Works has scheduled a bridge closure for resurfacing on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, from 8 AM to 8 PM. Travelers should be aware that the road will be closed during this period and detours will be in place.  The closure is near the Benston Hall, between the Mountain Highway…

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July 13 Seattle to Portland ride comes through Spanaway

Known as the STP, the Seattle to Portland ride has been running since 1979, except for 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic. Registration closed today, July 7, 2024. The race begins about 5 a.m. at the University of Washington’s E-18 parking lot near all the sports facilities. The first riders will begin coming though…

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Stop building cul-de-sacs in unincorporated county

EDITORIAL OPINION Years ago, when the Spanaway Community Association was starting and the Growth Management Act was in its infancy, Pierce County explained to us that the housing developments with cul-de-sacs were useful to slow crime. The county was allowing, mostly even, asking developers to build all these little pocket communities on large parcels. Each…

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Eastbound SR 512 exit to Canyon Road will close overnight Nov. 16 and 20-21

Washington State Department of Transportation · November 15, 2023  PUYALLUP – Overnight travelers who use the eastbound State Route 512 exit to Canyon Road in Puyallup will want to build extra time into their trips. From 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 until 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, the exit will close to all traffic while contractors working…

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Nov. 1, participate in the Walking School Bus

Story updated below original story. This event is hosted by the Spanaway Middle School. The purpose of this event is to unite our community in raising awareness about the current lack of safe infrastructure for walking and biking routes for students in our area. We believe this is a matter of great importance and are…

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