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Olympic Region Weekly Construction and Traffic Updates

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



Map of Olympic Region area

The following construction and maintenance activities are scheduled for the week of March 29 - April 5, 2013:

CONSTRUCTION

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, April 1-5.
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: Contractor's work will be limited to the area of McDonald Creek and Pierson Rd. Expect short term traffic shifts thru out the project for relocation of utilities.

MAINTENANCE

No maintenance activities that will impact traffic are scheduled this week.
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CONSTRUCTION 

No construction activities that will impact traffic are scheduled this week.

MAINTENANCE

US 12, Elma to Montesano
Randy Moody, 360-538-8530
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 1 and Wednesday-Thursday, April 3 and 4.
DESCRIPTION: Mobile sweeping operation.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12, Elma to Montesano, mileposts 9.5 to 21.
EXPECT: Mobile, right-lane closure.

US 101, Hoquiam
Randy Moody, 360-538-8530
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, April 1-5.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance and tree removal.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, SR 109 to New London Road, milepost 89 to 94.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.

SR 105, Grayland to Aberdeen
Randy Moody, 360-538-8530
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, April 1-4. DESCRIPTION: Mowing operation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 105, US 101 junction to Aberdeen, milepost 25 to 47.
EXPECT: Mobile operation, shoulder closures.

SR 109, Hoquiam
Randy Moody, 360-538-8530
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 109, Grays Harbor Boulevard to Chabot Road, mileposts 3 to 20.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.

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CONSTRUCTION

No construction activities scheduled this week that will impact traffic.

MAINTENANCE

US 101, Triton Cove State Park vicinity
Duke Stryker, 360-874-3050
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 2.
DESCRIPTION: Vegetation management.
LOCATION: Both directions, Dukabush to Hamma Hamma Recreation Area, mileposts 311 to 317.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.


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CONSTRUCTION

No construction activities that will impact traffic are scheduled this week.

MAINTENANCE

SR 3, Poulsbo
Duke Stryker, 360-874-3050
TIME/DAYS: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 1.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 3, North of Scenic Drive vicinity, milepost 58.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.

SR 307, Poulsbo
Duke Stryker, 360-874-3050
TIME/DAYS: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, April. 1-4. DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 307, Ladybug Place Northeast, mileposts 1.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic. 
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Mason County



CONSTRUCTION

No construction activities that will affect traffic are scheduled this week.

MAINTENANCE

SR 3, Shelton
Chris Ehresmann, 360-570-6749
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2.
DESCRIPTION: Utility work.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 3, Pickering Rd, milepost 10.07 to 10.65
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.

SR 108, Shelton
Randy Moody, 360-538-8530
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, April 2-4.
DESCRIPTION: Vegetation management.
LOCATION: Both directions SR 108, Skookum Creek, milepost 6 to 7.
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 and girders, building retaining walls, and asphalt paving.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5 at SR 16, milepost 131 to 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.

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 April 5.
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.
 
I-5 SR 510 to SR 512 ITS Fiber Improvements
MaryLou Nebergall, 253-365-6750
TIME/DAYS: 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, April 1-5.
DESCRIPTION: Contractor is starting preliminary setup for fiber optic improvements. Motorists may notice new signs and fencing installation.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5, from Hawks Prairie to SR 512, milepost 111.94 to 127.
EXPECT: Right-lane shoulder closures.

There will also be nighttime single-lane and ramp closures 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2. northbound I-5 near bewtween Marvin Road and SR 512 interchange.

MAINTENANCE

I-5, Tacoma
Tom Gibbs, 253-983-7550
TIME/DAYS: 9:30 p.m. to midnight, Monday, April 1.
DESCRIPTION: Survey work.
LOCATION: Southbound I-5, Tacoma dome, milepost 133.
EXPECT: Left-lane closure.

SR 161, Eatonville
Chris Ehresmann, 360-570-6749
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, April 1-5DESCRIPTION: Utility work.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 161, Eatonville Cutoff Road to 400th, milepost 6.
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic.

SR 512, Parkland to Puyallup
Tom Gibbs, 253-983-7550
TIME/DAYS: 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, March 31-April 4
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance.
LOCATION: Eastbound SR 512, Waller Rod to SR 167, milepost 4 to 11.
EXPECT: Left-lane closure

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Thurston County



CONSTRUCTION

I-5 SR 510 to SR 512 ITS Fiber Improvements
MaryLou Nebergall, 253-365-6750
TIME/DAYS: 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, April 1-5.
DESCRIPTION: Contractor is starting preliminary setup for fiber optic improvements. Motorists may notice new signs and fencing installation.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5, from Hawks Prairie to SR 512, milepost 111.94 to 12748.
EXPECT: Right lane shoulder closures.

There will also be nighttime single-lane and ramp closures 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2. northbound I-5 near bewtween Marvin Road and SR 512 interchange.

MAINTENANCE

SR 8, Near Olympic Highway Intersection  
Randy Moody, 360-538-8530
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 1.
DESCRIPTION: Tree trimming and brush removal.
LOCATION: Eastbound SR 8, Winslow Road, mileposts 18 to 19.
EXPECT: Left-lane closure. 




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