PIERCE COUNTY — A project to replace a sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland has been postponed until mid-2014. Crews had planned to shift work to the eastern end of the project in December, but unfavorable conditions and associated costs have made postponement the best alternative. Pavement affected by initial work at the intersection…
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Traffic Impacts SR 161 both directions
WSDOT — Road work on SR 161 both directions from milepost 24.24 near 128th St E to milepost 21.36 near 176th St E beginning at 11:52 p.m. on December 20, 2013 until approximately 3:30 a.m. on December 21, 2013.
12 mile backup on I-5 at Mounts Rd packs Pacific Avenue
On the radio they called it a 12 mile backup. The accident at Mounts Road between Dupont and the Nisqually River on Southbound I-5 has commuters scrambling for alternate routes. Pacific Avenue in Parkland and Spanaway is packed and cars are hardly moving at the lights. If you need to get to Spanaway or point…
Roy mill and bridge changes
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — Since the accident December 2nd, the Wilcox Mill has removed four damaged silos. Their employee, Steve Green, the 44 year old former Marine who lost his life, has been commemorated on the city Christmas Tree and on the fence beside the mill. The difference and impact of the accident is…
Sewer main work shifts to Brookdale Road in December
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Construction crews replacing a sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland are shifting work to the eastern end of the project this month. The crews are replacing 5,000 feet of sewer pipe with a 72-inch diameter interceptor pipe. The project, managed by Pierce County Public Works and Utilities, is expected to…
Cranes and pump trucks arrive at Roy mill
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — Two cranes are outside the Wilcox Feed Mill tonight as operation have begun to stabilize the tanks adjacent to the one that collapsed on Monday afternoon and remove debris. The electrical control room for the plant has been destroyed. Cutting loose pieces of structures and welding in other supports…
Work or play, drivers need to prepare now for Monday afternoon
WSDOT OLYMPIA – Whether it’s heading home from work or heading to watch the Seahawks attempt to keep their home game winning streak intact, Puget Sound area drivers are urged prepare for possible snow and ice to during the Monday afternoon drive. The current lowland forecast calls for freezing temperatures and possible snow between Everett…
Mountain Highway blocking collision cleared at 260th
Collision SR 7 Southbound Collision on SR 7 southbound at Milepost 41.97 near 260th St E beginning at 10:51 a.m. on November 28, 2013 until further notice. The right lane is blocked. Cleared Collision SR 7 Southbound Cleared 11:17 am Previous Message: Collision on SR 7 southbound at Milepost 41.97 near 260th St E.
1854 territorial road – Steilacoom to Seattle
BY CHUCK HAVILAND The road from Steilacoom to Seattle (aka Old Military Road) started in Steilacoom and proceeded towards Seattle. The original road started within a few hundred feet of the current ferry landing in Steilacoom. Most of this area is marked by street signs which also state that this a “historical district”. The historical…
Blocking accident at 8th Ave E, Mtn Highway
WSDOT: Collision SR 7 Southbound Collision on SR 7 southbound at Milepost 46.5 near 8th Ave E beginning at 5:45 p.m. on November 17, 2013 until further notice. The right lane is blocked. The accident was cleared just before 7 p.m.
C Street traffic impact by Garfield Station Project
Today the Post received this letter from Korsmo Construction regarding C Street work during the next week: November 11, 2013 Attn: Garfield Street Businesses – General Notice RE: Garfield North Project Subject: Construction on C Street Dear Business Owners/Managers: Korsmo Construction, Inc. and its subcontractor will be working on C street the week of November…
Public invited to comment on proposed Regional Transportation Plan
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013 Contact:Patrick Babineau, Peninsula RTPO coordinator, 360-357-2675 Dennis Engel, WSDOT transportation planning manager, 360-357-2651 OLYMPIA – Between now and the end of the year, the public has the opportunity to weigh in on the future of transportation on the Olympic Peninsula. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) invites the public…
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