The Pierce County project that is widening 176th Street in Spanaway will close the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 176th Street on May 3 until May 5. This closure was moved out from April since the project has progressed. The entire intersection of 176th and 22nd Avenue will be closed as crews completely replace and re-engineer the traffic…
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Motorists should take action so they “Don’t Drip and Drive”
Pierce County motorists can take advantage of free inspections and discounted service in April to identify and fix leaks as part of Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program. Every year, hundreds of tons of oil and other petroleum-related products make their way to lakes, rivers, streams and the Puget Sound. Most of…
The Milroy Bridge, trusses of steel from a different era
OPINION By Marianne Lincoln The George Milroy Bridge was constructed in 1931 across the Puyallup River between Tacoma and Puyallup. A plaque on the bridge tells a few details of its history. Built by the Kart Construction Company, the steel truss bridge has served the county for 82 years. Though small for a bridge in…
Milroy Bridge over Puyallup River to close April 17 for inspection
PIERCE COUNTY — The Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River at 66th Avenue East and River Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 17 to allow crews to perform a detailed structural inspection and general maintenance. Motorists should use an alternative route during the closure. Crews from Pierce County Public…
County Council votes to begin road closure process for section of 180th in Frederickson
On Tuesday, April 9, the Pierce County Council voted unanimously for Resolution 2013-20 which begins the process to close a section of 180th Street in Frederickson next to James Hardie. The company is looking to expand production due to increased demand in the region. Monday evening, April 8 at 6 p.m., local residents were invited…
Open House at James Hardie plant discusses expansion and road closure
Monday, April 8, the James Hardie plant in Frederickson hosted their residential neighbors for an Open House. Kit Mattson of Puget Sound Properties and Engineering Manager Chris Davis of James Hardie described the issues the plant is facing in terms of increasing business levels, the need for expansion, the jobs they expect to create and the process…
April 11, Transportation Policy meeting of Puget Sound Regional Council
Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., will be the Transportation Policy Board meeting for the Puget Sound Regional Council. These meetings are held in Seattle at the office of the Regional Council, 1011 Western Ave., Ste. 500. You may wonder why a meeting in Seattle is important to south Pierce County? There…
22nd Ave & 176th St a difficult commute in April
The improvements to 22nd Avenue and 176th Street have been needed for a very long time. Now that it is finally happening, it is making a serious mess trying to commute through this intersection. This entire month will likely be that way, culminating in the complete closure as the new signals are placed April 20-22….
176th Street will be closed to all traffic at 22nd Avenue
The Pierce County project that is widening 176th Street in Spanaway will have a significant road closure now estimated to be April 20-22, 2013. [Editor note: The closure has been updated to May 3 to 5.] The entire intersection of 176th and 22nd Avenue will be closed as crews completely replace and re-engineer the traffic…
Council Committee votes to move 180th Street closure forward
Gold area is approx. proposed permanent closure Proposal No. R2013-20, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Initiating Vacation and Road Closure Proceedings for a Portion of 180th Street East in the Frederickson Area; and Requesting that the County Engineer Prepare an Engineer’s Report and Recommendation to the Council Regarding Said Vacation and Closure. Sponsored…
Foothills Trail users can discuss impacts from upcoming construction April 6
Pierce County is inviting feedback from Foothills Trail users and neighbors on how a summer construction project along the Puyallup River near McMillin may impact them. Construction on a new side channel on the west side of the river will begin in June and last through the summer. Trucks will access the project site via…
State Transportation package needs callers and suporters
[Editor note:If you are from the south county we would suggest you also say you support the Cross Base Highway SR704 and the Yelm ByPass SR507, although the Chamber wants to focus, we can’t ignore our own needs.] From the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce COMPLETE SR 167 Lawmakers need our help. They are asking for…
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