The following Washington State Department of Transportation projects are expected to have some travel impacts. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to “give ‘em a brake” in construction zones. PLEASE NOTE: Most activities are subject to good weather conditions and work plans are subject to weather-related adjustments.
Counties: Clallam | Grays Harbor | Jefferson | Kitsap | Mason | Pierce | Thurston
These projects will take place during the week of Oct. 4 - Oct. 10, 2008:
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
SR 3, Multi-County Safety Improvement Project
Rumina Suafoa, Project Engineer, (253) 534-3100
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/roadsidesafety/eastolympicpeninsula/
This project provides improvements to SR 3, US 101, SR 104, SR 106, SR 300, SR 302, and SR 307 in Clallam, East Jefferson, Kitsap, Thurston and Mason counties. Improvements include installing guardrail, slope flattening, tree and stump removal, drainage installation, rumble strips and permanent signing installation.
EXPECT: No impact to traffic this week.
US 101, Blyn Vicinity Passing Lanes
Jerry Moore Project Engineer, (360) 565-0620
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us101/blynpassing/
Two passing lanes will be constructed on US 101 between Sequim and Port Townsend, providing opportunities for safer passing.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Clearing alongside the roadway and begin construction of passing lanes.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, Blyn vicinity, milepost 272.29 to 273.
EXPECT: Lane shifts. Intermittent flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic during tree removal. Delays of up to 15 minutes. The speed limit has been reduced through the project limits to 35 mph.
SR 112 Makah Reservation to US 101 Safety Project
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, (360) 565-0620
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr112/stageonesafety/
Crews are installing guardrail, flattening slopes and posting new signs to improve safety on SR 112. Drainage improvements also will be made as part of this project and crews will install flashing beacons to alert drivers to a sharp curve. The work requires setting up traffic-control areas along this 62-mile highway that stretches west from US 101 to Neah Bay. Work began May 27, 2008 and the project is scheduled for completion in Oct. 2008.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Guardrail installation, slope flattening and electrical installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 112, Makah Indian Reservation to US 101, milepost 0.20 to 60.
EXPECT: Flagger- and pilot car- controlled one-way, alternating traffic. Delays of up to 15 minutes. Multiple work zones within the project limits.
CLALLAM COUNTY MAINTENANCE
No maintenance activities that will impact traffic are scheduled this week.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
US 12, Wishkah River to Sargent Blvd. & US 101, C St. to Chehalis River Bridge – Grays Harbor County
John Hart, Project Engineer, (360) 533-9352
This $2.5 million project, rehabilitates the pavement on US 12 in east Aberdeen and US 101 through Cosmopolis and South Aberdeen. The pavement rehabilitation consists of grinding the existing pavement in the travel lanes and inlaying with hot mix asphalt pavement. Other work includes reconstructing the sidewalk pedestrian crossings to install ADA compliant ramps, upgrading permanent signing and replacing pavement markings.
DAYS: Tuesday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Pavement grinding and inlaying on US 12 and adjustment of utilities on US 101.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12, Wishkah River Bridge to Sargent Boulevard, milepost 0.13 to 1.71. US 101 C Street to the Chehalis River Bridge, milepost 80.67 to 83.62.
EXPECT: Single-lane closures on US 12 from Sargent Boulevard to the Wishkah Street Bridge.
US 101, Simpson Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation
John Hart, Project Engineer, (360) 533-9352 www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US101/SimpsonBridgeRehab/
A $9.2 million project to repair and replace mechanical, electrical and structural components on the US 101/Simpson Avenue Bridge was completed on April 30, 2008. Currently, crews are performing mechanical tests on the bridge.
EXPECT: No impact to traffic this week.
US 101, South of West Fork Hoquiam River Bridge to North of Boulder Creek Bridge, Safety
John Hart, Project Engineer, (360) 533-9352
This $2.56 million project is located on US 101 north of Hoquiam, milepost 92.9 to 135.2. The project is 42.3 miles long and improves safety by upgrading guardrails and bridge rails, paving ruts and installing permanent signing. Work on this project should be completed by the end of October 2008.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Crews will install guardrail in isolated locations and place gravel along the shoulders. On Monday, crews are scheduled to pave seven small bridges scattered throughout the length of the project. This work is weather dependent.
LOCATION: US 101, Nielton to North Shore Road, milepost 122.5 to 128.63; and US 101, Polson Camp Road to Stevens Creek, milepost 102 to 112.
EXPECT: Expect pilot car-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
US 101, West Fork Hoquiam River Bridge
John Hart, Project Engineer, (360) 533-9352 www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us101/forkhoquiamriverbridge/
This $3.6 million project replaces two aging bridges that cross the West Fork Hoquiam River, mileposts 98.13 and 99.5. The replacement project is scheduled for completion in spring 2009.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: The detour bridges carrying traffic in the northbound lane on both bridges are complete. The contractor's crews are demolishing the southbound lanes on the existing bridges. Crews will then construct new southbound lanes. After this work is completed in late November, traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed southbound lanes, while the northbound portions are built.
LOCATION: US 101, in the vicinity of mileposts 98 and 99.
EXPECT: The southbound lanes across both spans are closed. There are temporary signals directing one-way, alternating traffic at both locations, 24 hours per day, until late November. Drivers can expect up to five minute delays.
US 101, City of Cosmopolis Corridor Improvements
John Hart, Project Engineer, (360) 533-9352
This project improves the US 101 corridor through Cosmopolis.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Construction of sidewalks and other roadside features.
LOCATION: US 101, milepost 80.6 to 83.62.
EXPECT: Daytime shoulder closures.
GRAYS HARBOR MAINTENANCE
SR 8, Elma to Thurston County vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9346
DAYS: Tuesday and Thursday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Installation of pavement markings.
LOCATION: Westbound SR 8, Elma to Shaker Church Road, milepost 0 to 20.5.
EXPECT: Single-lane closure. Minor slowing.
US 12, Malone vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9346
DAYS: Monday – Tuesday
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Guardrail repair.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12 from Cedar Creek Road to Shelton Road, milepost 31 to 32.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
US 12, Porter vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9346
DAYS: Monday
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Guardrail repair.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12 from Roy Lonberg Road to Elma Gate Road, milepost 33 to 34.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
SR 105, Bay City vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9346
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Paving operation.
LOCATION: Southbound SR 105 from Ocosta Third Street to Ocosta Sixth Street, milepost 34.8 to 35.1.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
SR 105, Markham vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9346
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Tree removal.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 105 from Rustemeyer Road to Southarbor, milepost 38.5 to 39.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
SR 109, Ocean City vicinity
Pete Townsend, Region Utilities (360) 570-6743
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 7a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Utility pole replacement.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 109 from Pacific Boulevard to Copalis Beach Road, milepost 18 to 21.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
US 101, Uncas Road to Fuller Road and Dosewallips River to Jorsted Creek
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, (360) 565-0620
This project paves two sections of highway on US 101 including the on- and off-ramps at SR 104. Guardrail will also be installed.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Guardrail and signage work. Installation of pavement markings.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, Uncas Road to Jorsted Creek, milepost 283.83 to 321.70.
EXPECT: Pilot car-controlled one-way, alternating traffic. Expect delays.
US 101, Walker Creek Bridge Replacement Project
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, (360) 565-0620
This $3.1 million project replaces the existing timber span with a new concrete bridge near Brinnon, milepost 307. The new bridge is scheduled to be open to traffic by Dec. 2008.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Construction of new bridge.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, Brinnon vicinity, milepost 307.
EXPECT: Signal-controlled one-way, alternating traffic 24 hours a day. Expect delays.
SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge Project
Becky Hixson, Hood Canal Bridge Team, (253) 305-6450
www.hoodcanalbridge.com/
This $471 million construction project to replace the east-half and retrofit the west-half of the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge continues. The west side vehicle pullout adjacent to the west bridge approach remains closed to public access. Pedestrian traffic is prohibited on the bridge and bicyclists are reminded to use extreme caution. Motorists traveling in the Hood Canal Bridge area can tune their radios to 530 AM for daily construction updates on the WSDOT Highway Advisory Radio system.
DAYS: Tuesday
TIME: Between 10 – 11:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: 90-minute bridge closure for survey work.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 104 at the Hood Canal Bridge. EXPECT: Significant delays.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MAINTENANCE
No maintenance activities that will impact traffic are scheduled this week.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
SR 16, Burley Olalla Interchange
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, (360) 874-3000
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr16/burleyolalla/
This $24.3 million project improves safety by replacing the existing at-grade intersection of Burley Olalla Road and SR 16 with a grade-separated tight-diamond interchange.
DAYS: Monday – Saturday
TIME: Daytime: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nighttime: 6 p.m. to noon
DESCRIPTION: Silt fence installation; clearing and grubbing and excavation work.
LOCATION: Burley Olalla Road, milepost 19 to 20.
EXPECT: Burley Olalla Road is now closed for the duration of the project. Motorists can expect shoulder closures in both directions of SR 16 through the work zone. Motorists can also expect single-lane closures on westbound SR 16 from 6 p.m. to noon. Nighttime work consists of single-lane and shoulder closures on eastbound SR 16 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Speed limit on eastbound SR 16through work zone is 40 mph.
SR 3, Clifton Way
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, (360) 874-3000
Sidewalk and electrical work.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sidewalk and electrical work.
LOCATION: SR 3 at Northeast Clifton Way, milepost 26.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday and daytime shoulder closures.
SR 166, Blackjack Creek Paving
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, (360) 874-3000
This project on SR 166 in the vicinity of Port Orchard improves the pavement, provides sidewalk and installs ADA ramp.
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Pavement grinding, sign, sidewalk, ADA ramp installation and mainline paving.
LOCATION: SR 166, from the SR 16 intersection to Blackjack Creek, milepost 0.02 to 3.36.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic during work hours and daytime shoulder closures. There will be a lane shift on Sidney Avenue for electrical installation.
SR 302/ 94th Street, Purdy vicinity
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, (360) 874-3000
This project improves the intersection of SR 302 and 94th Street
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Clearing, grubbing and shoulder work. Miscellaneous electrical work.
LOCATION: SR 302, at 94th Street near Purdy, milepost 13.2 to 13.4.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic nightly between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. and daytime shoulder closures.
SR 304, Bremerton Tunnel
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, (360) 874-3000
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR304/BremertonTunnel/
Work is under way to construct a 959-foot long tunnel connecting the Bremerton Transportation Center and SR 304, known locally as Burwell Street, milepost 2.57 to 3.51, near the Bremerton Ferry Terminal. The project includes pavement repair, installation of sidewalks, illumination systems, traffic signal systems and pavement markings, permanent signing, and construction of a new WSF administration building, toll collection booths and a toll booth canopy. A signed detour route, diverting traffic around the work zone using city streets, will be in effect for the duration of the project.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Tunnel excavation, sidewalk installation, signals, electrical system and other work activities.
LOCATION: SR 304 through downtown Bremerton, milepost 2.57 to 3.51.
EXPECT: A detour moves traffic west of Pacific Ave. for ferry-vehicle loading. Ferry pickup and dropoff is located on 2nd St. Signing is now in place to restrict left turns for private vehicles from westbound Burwell St. to southbound Pacific Ave. except for transit. Access to the Kitsap Credit Union Parking garage and deliveries to the businesses south of 2nd Street on Washington and to 1st Street businesses is available using the transit deck and 1st St. Pedestrian access to 1st Street is available via a pedestrian bridge over the tunnel work at 1st Street and Pacific Avenue.
SR 305, Hostmark Street to Bond Road HOV Lanes
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, (360) 565-0620
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR305/PoulsboSouthtoBondRd/
Work continues on this $14.9 million project designed to install high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes by widening a portion of SR 305 in Poulsbo between the vicinity of Hostmark Street and Bond Road, milepost 11.17 to 13.23. The project includes utility relocation, improvements to five separate intersections (Hostmark Street, Lincoln Road, Liberty Road, Forest Rock Lane and Bond Road) within the project limits, realignment of a 1,200-foot section of Dogfish Creek, and sidewalk and bicycle lane installation.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: All hours.
DESCRIPTION: Daytime roadside and shoulder work will take place in various parts of the project. Night-time paving, shoulder work and other activities.
LOCATION: SR 305, Poulsbo, milepost 11.17 to 13.23.
EXPECT: Flaggers, spotters and lane shifts.
KITSAP COUNTY MAINTENANCE
SR 303, Silverdale vicinity
Duke Stryker, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 874-3050
DAYS: Monday – Wednesday
TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sweeping operation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 303, NE Furney’s Lane to Silverdale Way, milepost 3 to 8.5.
EXPECT: Moving operation, traffic shift into the right lane.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
SR 3, Dawn Drive to Homestead Drive Paving Project
Rumina Suafoa, Project Engineer, (253) 534-3080
This project paves and installs permanent signing and pavement markings along a four-mile stretch SR 3 in the Allyn vicinity.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Paving, guardrail and striping work.
LOCATION: Southbound SR 3, Dawn Drive to Homestead Drive, milepost 18 to 22.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
US 101, Holiday Hills
John McNutt, Project Engineer, (360) 570-6752
This project repairs slide damage that occurred during last winter’s storms.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Slide repair.
LOCATION: US 101, at Holiday Hills, milepost 329.56 to 329.65.
EXPECT: Portable traffic signal-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
US 101/SR 3 On-ramp to US 101
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us101/sr3_onramp/
This safety project builds an on-ramp from SR 3 to US 101 headed toward Hoodsport in Mason County.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Electrical work.
LOCATION: US 101, near SR 3 intersection, milepost 348.82 to 349.18.
EXPECT: Shoulder closures. Minimal traffic impacts.
US 101, Purdy Creek Bridge Replacement
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us101/purdycreekbridge/
This project replaces the existing timber-trestle bridge with a concrete structure that offers wider lanes and shoulders, increasing safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Clearing and grubbing, construction of a retaining wall and installation of temporary lighting.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, at the Purdy Creek Bridge, milepost 339.3.
EXPECT: Shoulder closures and flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic. Speed limit through work zone is 35 mph.
MASON COUNTY MAINTENANCE
SR 106 Union vicinity
Duke Stryker, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 874-3050
DAYS: Tuesday – Wednesday
TIME: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Shoulder repair.
LOCATION: Westbound SR 106, Merrimount Road, milepost 10.5. EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way, alternating traffic.
SR 302, Mason/Pierce county line
Duke Stryker, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 874-3050
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Mowing operation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 302, Victor Road to 119th Avenue Northwest, milepost 3 to 12.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way alternating traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
SR 704 Cross-Base Highway, Spanaway Loop to SR 7
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR704/CrossBase/
Project 1 connects Spanaway Loop Road to SR 7, drastically improving safety and mobility. A new dual right-turn lane from Spanaway Loop Road to southbound SR 7 will ease back-ups during peak travel times.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: Daytime: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nighttime: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Clearing and grubbing, excavation for retention ponds and grading for noise wall.
LOCATION: SR 7 at Spanaway Loop Road.
EXPECT: Shoulder closures. Short, intermittent lane closures for falling trees and to allow construction vehicles access onto Spanaway Loop Road.
On Friday, October 10, crews will close 176th Street at SR 7 beginning at 9 p.m. The closure will remain in effect until 5 a.m. on Monday, October 13. This closure is necessary so the contractor can build the new connection from SR 704 to SR 7.
I-5, South 48th Street to Pacific Avenue HOV
Howard Diep, Project Engineer, (253) 589-6100
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/PierceCountyHOV/I5_HOV_S48th_Pacific/
Work continues on this $72.9 million project to improve safety and move traffic on Interstate 5 between South 48th Street and Pacific Avenue, milepost 131.19 – 133.69. Once complete, this project will provide a new multi-lane northbound collector/distributor road with a new northbound exit to I-705, and an improved merge from SR 16 onto northbound I-5. The Tacoma Avenue, Yakima Avenue and Delin Street bridges are being replaced by two new bridges constructed to modern standards; a new Yakima Avenue overpass opened in Feb. 2008, and new combined Tacoma Avenue/Delin Street overpass opened in March 2008.
EXPECT: No impact to traffic this week.
I-5 Olympia Arterial Traffic Management Project
Neil Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
The project installs traffic management cameras at four locations on I-5 in and two locations on surface streets in Thurston County (Union Avenue/Plum St.; I-5/Eastside St.; I-5/Sleater Kinney Rd.; Martin Way/Sleater Kinney Rd.; Martin Way/College Street; and I-5/Martin Way.
EXPECT: This project will have no impacts to traffic in Pierce County this week.
SR 7 and 8th Avenue
Bryan Dias, Soils Engineer (360) 704-3213
This developer funded project provides improvements to the intersection of SR 7 and 8th Avenue.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.
SR 7, Eatonville Cutoff Road to Roy Wye Paving
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
The $3.9 million project to improve an 11-mile section of SR 7, known locally as the Mountain Highway, between the Eatonville Cutoff Road in Kapowsin and the junction with SR 507 in Spanaway is under way. Work includes pavement repair, guardrail upgrades, adjusting drainage structures, junction boxes and valve boxes, and installation of centerline rumble strips, recessed pavement markers, flexible guide posts, striping and permanent signing.
DAYS: Friday
TIME: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Pavement removal and excavation for future sign bridge.
LOCATION: SR 7, between Weiler Road and 288th Street.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
SR 16 Westbound Nalley Valley Pre-Construction Sanitary Sewer Relocate Vic. S. Tacoma Way & S. Hosmer Street
Howard Diep, Project Engineer (253) 589-6100
This project relocates a sanitary sewer line in preparation for the upcoming Westbound Nalley Valley project.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 am. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sewer relocations.
LOCATION: South Tacoma Way between Pine Street and Prospect Street.
EXPECT: Single-, double- and triple-lane closures on South Tacoma Way between Pine Street and Prospect Street. Hosmer Street is also closed at South Tacoma Way.
SR 99/59th Ave. Ct. E, Emerald Queen Casino
Bryan Dias, Project Engineer, (360) 704-3213
This developer-funded project provides roadway/intersection construction which includes widening SR 99 from milepost 0.32 to 0.55, as well as a new south leg to the SR 99/59th Ave Court East intersection. Work includes: miscellaneous removals, paving, curb and gutter, pavement markings, permanent signing, installation of a new traffic signal/illumination systems at the SR99/59th Avenue Court East intersection, modified and new storm drainage systems, erosion control, traffic control, and miscellaneous work.
EXPECT: No impact to traffic this week.
SR 99, Holiday Motor Homes
Bryan Dias, Project Engineer, (360) 704-3213
This developer-funded project widens SR 99 and installs drainage structures and lighting.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Widening roadway.
LOCATION: Northbound SR 99 at Holiday Motor Homes, milepost .60 to .70.
EXPECT: Shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Periodic lane closures on northbound SR 99 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SR 167, Eastbound Ramp Safety Project
Howard Diep, Project Engineer, (253) 589-6100
This safety project that realigns the on- and off-ramps at the SR 161/SR 167 interchange. The realignments, coupled with upgraded traffic signal systems at this intersection, are designed to improve traffic flow and reduce collisions.
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr161/sr167_eramp/
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Installation of conduit crossings and paving
LOCATION: SR 161/SR 167 interchange, Puyallup, milepost 28.8.
EXPECT: Tuesday through Thursday, motorists can expect single-lane closures in both directions of SR 161. Thursday evening, motorists can expect lane closures on the SR 167 off-ramp and on northbound SR 161.
SR 512/Porland Avenue Interchange Off Ramp
Bryan Dias, Soils Engineer (360) 704-3213
This developer funded project provides for a free-flowing right turn lane from the eastbound SR 512 off-ramp to Portland Avenue.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Paving, signal modification and miscellaneous work items.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 167, milepost 28.8.
EXPECT: Shoulder and right-lane closure on the SR 512 off-ramp.
PIERCE COUNTY MAINTENANCE
I-5, Lakewood vicinity
Tony Kilmer, Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor (253) 983-7597 DAYS: Saturday
TIME: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Jersey barrier repair.
LOCATION: Both directions of I-5 from Gravelly Lake Drive to Bridgeport Way, milepost 125 to 126.
EXPECT: Left-lane closures in both directions of I-5.
I-5, Nisqually vicinity
Tony Kilmer, Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor (253) 983-7597
DAYS: Sunday
TIME: 7 a.m. to noon.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge inspection.
LOCATION: Southbound I-5 at the Nisqually River Bridge.
EXPECT: Right-lane closure, minor delays.
SR 162, Alderton/Orting vicinity
Pete Townsend, Utilities (360) 570-6743
DAYS: Sunday – Thursday
TIME: 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Gas line replacement.
LOCATION: Eastbound SR 162, 144th Street to Orting, milepost 7 to 8.
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled one-way, alternating traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
I-5 Grand Mound to Maytown
John McNutt, Project Engineer, (360) 570-6752
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I5/GrandMoundtoMaytown/
Starting Monday, May 12, the speed limit decreased from 70 mph to 60 mph on a 12-mile stretch of I-5 between the Lewis/Thurston county border and Tumwater, milepost 85.73 to 97.33, where WSDOT and contractor Scarsella Brothers, Inc. is widening the freeway and building new bridges through fall 2010.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Pavement repair and striping, brush burning and installation of temporary illumination.
LOCATION: Both directions of I-5, Scatter Creek Rest Area vicinity, milepost 86.93 to 96.21.
EXPECT: Single-lane closures and intermittent rolling slowdowns. The Maytown Rest Area has no running water and only portable restrooms are available.
I-5 McAllister Creek Bridge Repair
Neil Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
This project repairs bridge columns on the northbound on-ramp to I-5 from Nisqually.
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge column repair.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5, McAllister Creek, milepost 114.
EXPECT: Shoulder closure on the on-ramp to northbound I-5.
Olympia Arterial Traffic Management Project
Neil Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
The project installs traffic management cameras at four locations on I-5 in and two locations on surface streets in Thurston County (Union Avenue/Plum St.; I-5/Eastside St.; I-5/Sleater Kinney Rd.; Martin Way/Sleater Kinney Rd.; Martin Way/College Street; and I-5/Martin Way).
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sign bracket installation for Variable Message Sign. LOCATION: Northbound I-5 at Tumwater Boulevard, milepost 101.
EXPECT: Single-lane closures begin at 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and at 9 p.m. on Friday. Double-lane closures begin at 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and at 11 p.m. on Friday. Motorists can also expect daytime shoulder closures in the area.
US 101, Mud Bay Bridges
John McNutt, Project Engineer, (360) 570-6752
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us101/mudbaybridges/
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Installation of jackets on bridge columns.
LOCATION: US 101, Mud Bay Bridges, milepost 362 to 363.
EXPECT: No impact to traffic this week.
THURSTON COUNTY MAINTENANCE
No maintenance activities that will impact traffic are scheduled this week.
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