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.
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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
The following construction and maintenance activities are scheduled for the week of February 1-8, 2013:
CONSTRUCTION
US 101, US 101 Shore Rd to Kitchen-Dick Rd Widening, Shore Rd
Jerry Moore, 360-565-0622
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Feb. 4-8.
DESCRIPTION: This project widens US 101 in Clallam County from Shore Road to Kitchen-Dick Road.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, Shore to Kitchen Dick Road, mileposts 265.91 to 260.38.
EXPECT: No traffic impacts anticipated for this week. Contractors work will be limited to the area of McDonald Creek.
MAINTENANCE
No maintenance activities that will affect traffic are scheduled this week.
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CONSTRUCTION
No construction activities that will affect traffic are scheduled this week.
MAINTENANCE
US 101, Hoquiam
Randy Moody, 360-538-8530
TIME/DAYS: 4 -7 a..m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge maintenance.
LOCATION: Northbound US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge, milepost 84.
EXPECT: Up to 10-minute delays during test bridge openings.
US 101, Hoquiam
Randy Moody, 360-538-8532
TIME/DAYS:7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 5-8.
DESCRIPTION: Tree-trimming operation.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101 from SR 109 to Ocean Beach Road, mileposts 89 to 92.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION
SR 20, Railroad Bridge Seismic Retrofit, Port Townsend
Jerry Moore, 360-565-0622
TIME/DAYS: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, Jan. 28-Feb. 1.
DESCRIPTION: Seismic retrofit to Old Railroad Bridge.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 20, Port Townsend, mileposts 9.16 to 9.20.
EXPECT: Traffic will be controlled by flaggers for materials and equipment to access the site, only short-term stoppages are anticipated.
SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge Shoulder Retrofit
Jeff Cook, 360-874-3010
TIME/DAYS: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Feb. 4-9.
DESCRIPTION: Installation of concrete infill in the shoulders of grid deck on the Hood Canal Bridge and removal of the existing steel plates.
LOCATION: Both directions of the SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge, mileposts 13.93 to 15.42.
EXPECT: Traffic will be shifted on to the north side of the bridge to allow a work area on the south side. A three-foot shoulder area is provided for pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the opposite side of the bridge from the work area. Signing at each end of the bridge directs bicyclists to the side with the 3’ path and requires them to dismount and walk.
Motorists may encounter short-term delays as materials are brought to and from the site.
MAINTENANCE
US 101, Discovery Bay vicinity
Steve Russell, 360-565-0680
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Feb 6-7.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, Gardner Beach Road to Broders Road, mileposts 276 to 279
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.
SR 116, Hadlock
Steve Russell, 360-565-0680
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 116 near Jefferson Co. Park, milepost 3.26.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION
SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge Shoulder Retrofit
Jeff Cook, 360-874-3010
TIME/DAYS: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nonday-Saturday, Feb. 4-9.
DESCRIPTION: Installation of concrete infill in the shoulders of grid deck on the Hood Canal Bridge and removal of the existing steel plates.
LOCATION: Both directions of the SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge, mileposts 13.93 to 15.42.
EXPECT: Traffic will be shifted on to the north side of the bridge to allow a work area on the south side. A three foot shoulder area is provided for pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the opposite side of the bridge from the work area. Signing at each end of the bridge directs bicyclists to the side with the 3’ path and requires them to dismount and walk.
MAINTENANCE
No maintenance activities that will affect traffic to report this week.
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CONSTRUCTION
No construction activities that will affect traffic to report this week.
MAINTENANCE
US 101, Utility work, Shelton Springs Rd.
Pete Townsend, 360-570-6743
TIME/DAYS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.
DESCRIPTION: Tree removal for utility work.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, Shelton Springs Rd., mileposts 343.4 to 344
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.
US 101, Lilliwaup
Duke Stryker, 360-874-3050
TIME/DAYS: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 6-7.
DESCRIPTION: Winter storm cleanup.
LOCATION: Both directions on US 101, Eagle Creek, mileposts 325 to 327.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION
I-5/SR 16, Eastbound Nalley Valley Project
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, 360-412-3420
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/PierceCountyHOV/SR16_EBNalleyValley/
This project demolishes the existing eastbound viaduct at I-5/SR 16, constructs an improved eastbound viaduct structure, and opens a new ramp between South Sprague Avenue and eastbound SR 16.
TIME/DAYS: See below for specifics
DESCRIPTION: ITS System work, erosion control measures, bridge demolition, installing bridge decking, building retaining walls.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5 at SR 16, milepost 133, and both directions of SR 16, between I-5 and Union Street, mileposts 0.0 to 1.
EXPECT: Impact to city streets. South Tacoma Way and South Center Street will have lane closures in both directions from Wilkeson Street to Pine Street 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. South Sprague Avenue will have a northbound detour Monday-Friday.
Night work:
At 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close all lanes of South Center Street between South Pine and South Wilkeson Streets in the Nalley Valley. Local business access will be provided from South Wilkeson Street to area businesses near the viaduct. The detour will be in place around the clock until 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. The total closure is needed while crews demolish a portion of the old viaduct spanning South Center Street.
At 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, crews will close all eastbound SR 16 lanes at Union Avenue, as well as the Union Avenue on-ramp to eastbound SR 16. All lanes and the ramp will reopen by 7 a.m. Sunday.
From 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, crews will again close all eastbound SR 16 lanes at Union Avenue and the Union on-ramp to eastbound SR 16. The same closure is scheduled to occur again at 11 p.m. on Monday through 4 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.
SR 161, 24th Street E. to Milton Way Widening
Jeff Cook, Project Engineer, 360-874-3010
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr161/36th_jovita/
This project improves safety and eases congestion by adding lanes and managing access.
Improvements for the first phase includes adding one through-lane each direction from 24th Street to Milton Way (1.2 miles), as well as sidewalks, and 4-foot shoulders to accommodate bicycles. Additionally, driveways to the highway will be consolidated and defined. A new traffic signal will be built at the intersection with 16th Street.
TIME/DAYS: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Feb. 8.
DESCRIPTION: Installation of a joint utility trench, water line and erosion control work.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 161 from 24th Street to Milton Way, mileposts 32 to 33.
EXPECT: Short term traffic stops for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Some lanes may be temporarily restriped to accommodate the construction zone.
Night Work: No night work is currently scheduled.
SR 161 vicinity of OHOP Valley Extension Road to South of 234th Street East - Safety
Dennis Engel, 360-570-6752
This project makes safety improvements to SR 161.
TIME/DAYS: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 4-8.
DESCRIPTION: Guardrail installation, trencing for conduit installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 161, near the Ohop Creek Bridge, mileposts 4.00 to 13.00.
EXPECT: Alternating one-way traffic with flaggers and/or pilot cars providing traffic control.
MAINTENANCE
I-5, Lakewood to DuPont
Tom Gibbs, 253-983-7550
TIME/DAYS: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3. And Monday, Feb. 4
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance.
LOCATION: Southbound I-5, Lakewood to just south of DuPont milepost 127.5 to 116.7
EXPECT: Mobile, left-lane closure.
SR 7, Spanaway
Pete Townsend, 360-570-6743
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Feb. 4-8
DESCRIPTION: Utility work.
LOCATION: Northbound SR 7, 123rd, milepost 51.
EXPECT: Shoulder and sidewalk closure. Pedestrians will be escorted through project area.
SR 7, Spanaway
Pete Townsend, 360-570-6743
TIME/DAYS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4.
DESCRIPTION: Utility work.
LOCATION: Southbound SR 7, 215th, milepost 45.
EXPECT: Right-lane closure.
SR 162, Orting to South Prairie
Tom Gibbs, 253-983-7550
TIME/DAYS: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Feb. 4-7.
DESCRIPTION: Tree trimming.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 162 from Orting to South Prairie, mileposts 13 to 19.5.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.
SR 702, McKenna
Tom Gibbs, 253-983-7550
TIME/DAYS: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Feb. 4-7.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 702, from McKenna to SR 7, mileposts 0.1 to 9.2.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic
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CONSTRUCTION
I-5, Grand Mound to Maytown Stage 2 – Replace Interchange
Dennis Engel, Project Engineer, 360-570-6752
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i5/grandmoundstage2/
The Stage 2 project improves the I-5/US 12 interchange at Grand Mound in Thurston County.
TIME/DAYS: No effects on traffic.
DESCRIPTION: Final paint striping and general clean-up.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12 at the Grand Mound Interchange, mileposts 47 to 48.
EXPECT: Crews are doing landscaping and other punch list items off the roadway.
SR 121, Tumwater
Dennis Engel, 360-570-6752
This private developer project installs a new signal at the I-5/SR 121 interchange.
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Feb. 4-8.
LOCATION: Westbound SR 121, 93rd Ave at I-5 interchange, milepost 7.
EXPECT: Shoulder closures.
MAINTENANCE
I-5, Olympia
Tom Gibbs, 253-983-7550
TIME/DAYS: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.
DESCRIPTION:Pavement maintenance.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5 at Pacific Avenue, milepost 107.
EXPECT: Triple-lane closure. All traffic will be reduced to a single lane.
I-5, Olympia
Tom Gibbs, 253-983-7550
TIME/DAYS: 10p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenace.
LOCATION: Southbound I-5, Olympia, from north of Nisqually to south of Marvin Road, mileposts 116.7 to 110.
EXPECT: Mobile left-lane closure.
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