Work to improve accessibility and sidewalk connectivity along 168th Street East between Gem Heights Drive East and 171st Street Court East will start June 23. The work is expected to be complete in late July. Sections of sidewalk that are not in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards will be removed and replaced…
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Issues related to roads and transportation
Public invited to online open house for SR 510, Yelm Loop completion project
Supplemental Environmental Assessment available for review, comment WSDOT, YELM — People can learn more about the next steps in the Washington State Department of Transportation’s State Route 510, Yelm Loop project via an online open house. The project will build the remaining 3 miles of State Route 510 between Cullens Road and SR 507….
New I-5 exit to Berkeley Street and Thorne Lane on-ramp in Lakewood opens in June
WSDOT LAKEWOOD – A permanent change coming to a busy southbound Interstate 5 exit in Lakewood is a sign that construction on I-5 from Gravelly Lake Drive to 41st Division Drive is nearing completion. Washington State Department of Transportation contractor Guy F. Atkinson Construction is preparing to open a new shared exit on southbound I-5…
Guardrail, retaining walls coming to section of 264th Street East
[Editor Note: this is just east of Chase Gardens where you drop down from Kapowsin into the Puyallup Valley.] About 600 feet of guardrail will be installed on the outside edge of 264th Street East to increase safety. The work will start May 17 and is expected to be complete in late June. The work…
Permanent change coming to southbound I-5 exit to JBLM Madigan Gate, Berkeley Street
WSDOT — A permanent change is coming to the southbound Interstate 5 exit to Berkeley Street, and it may happen before Memorial Day. While these are some big improvements, it’s time to stay plugged in for upcoming changes, so you won’t miss your exit. Read more how the exit is changing in the latest WSDOT…
Where is the traffic?
By Marianne Lincoln I looked at the traffic count report for Pierce County today and decided to compile a list. As you look, please note in your mind, at these levels of traffic, which type of road surface does it have. Also ask yourself, how many lanes are taking this number of cars. Pacific Avenue…
Thorne Lane on-ramp to I-5 closes for 3 months
Work leads to permanent ramp changes for travelers, removes potential railroad intersection delays WSDOT LAKEWOOD — Travelers should prepare for a new stage of work on the I-5 Steilacoom-DuPont Road to Thorne Lane Corridor Improvements project. Once finished this construction will permanently change the way travelers exit to Berkeley Street and Thorne Lane. Weather permitting,…
Tetatzin named new Pierce County Planning and Public Works director
Jennifer Tetatzin, a retired United States Navy commander, has been named Pierce County’s Planning and Public Works Director, pending confirmation by the Pierce County Council. Tetatzin most recently served as a Senior Principal Advisor in the Washington, D.C. area for Concurrent Technologies Corporation, a non-profit, professional services company. As a senior consultant for the Department…
Overnight lane closures on I-5 and SR 167 in Tacoma start Jan. 4 for bridge construction
WSDOT — Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are kicking off 2021 in a big way – and travelers should prepare now to alter travel or allow extra travel time. Throughout the month of January, Guy F. Atkinson Construction will install the final 30 bridge girders on the last three spans…
I-5 South slowdowns Nov. 22
The Washington Dept of Transportation is advising that early morning travelers who use Interstate 5 near DuPont in Pierce County and Lacey in Thurston County will see minor delays on Sunday, Nov. 22. Crews working for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad are removing an aerial utility line that crosses the interstate just south of Mounts…
Project to increase pedestrian safety along 12th Avenue South and 124th Street South starts July 6
PIERCE COUNTY — A project to increase pedestrian safety, mobility and accessibility along sections of 12th Avenue South and 124th Street South will begin July 6. The work is expected to be complete in late August. The project area is located near Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland. A map showing the project area is available…
Final Environmental Impact Statement released
From Pierce County: The draft updates have progressed through public open houses, land use advisory commission meetings and the Planning Commission’s final recommendations to the County Council. Due to COVID-19 and the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, the council’s consideration process has been postponed. Final Environmental Impact Statement released Part of the update process…
