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 May 26-June 1, 2012:
CONSTRUCTION
There are no construction activities planned this week that will impact traffic.
MAINTENANCE
There are no maintenance activities planned this week that will impact traffic.
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CONSTRUCTION
US 101, Chehalis River Bridge to Oak Street – ADA Ramps
Scott Ireland, Project Engineer, 360-533-9352
This project constructs ADA ramps at the sidewalk intersections on Wishkah, Alder, and Sumner streets in Aberdeen.
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, May 29-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: ADA ramp installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101 from the Chehalis River Bridge to Oak Street, mileposts 84 to 87.
EXPECT: Shoulder closures, and intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MAINTENANCE
US 12, Montesano vicinity
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 29.
DESCRIPTION: Shoulder clearing.
LOCATION: Westbound US 12 at Brady Loop, milepost 13.
EXPECT: Lane closure.
US 12, Oakville
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
TIME/DAYS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 30.
DESCRIPTION: Culvert clearing.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12 near Blockhouse Road, milepost 37.
EXPECT: Alternating traffic.
US 101, Cosmopolis vicinity
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
TIME/DAYS: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 31.
DESCRIPTION: Vegetation management.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101 from SR 107 to The Pacific/Grays Harbor County Line, milepost 67 to 77.
EXPECT: Mobile operation.
SR 105, Markham vicinity
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
TIME/DAYS: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, May 30-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Utility pole installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 105 at Whalebone Way, milepost 33.
EXPECT: Alternating traffic.
SR 105, Bay City to Aberdeen vicinity
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30.
DESCRIPTION: Sweeping.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 105 from Bay City to Markham, mileposts 31 to 46.
EXPECT: Mobile operation.
SR 105, Markham vicinity
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31.
DESCRIPTION: Tree trimming.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 105 from South Arbor Road to Gray Street, mileposts 39 to 40.
EXPECT: Alternating traffic.
SR 105, Markham vicinity
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, May 29-31.
DESCRIPTION: Tree trimming.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 105 from Stafford Creek to Chapin Creek, mileposts 41 to 44.
EXPECT: Alternating traffic.
SR 107, Montesano vicinity
Randy Moody, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-533-9346
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 31.
DESCRIPTION: Vegetation management.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 107 from Montesano to US 101, mileposts 0 to 8.
EXPECT: Mobile operation.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SR 105, SR 107, US 12
Michael Samuelson, Event Organizer
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, May 30-31.
DESCRIPTION: Run Across America on Trail.
LOCATION: Northbound SR 105 from Westport to Aberdeen, mileposts 31 to 48; northbound SR 107 from Montesano to US 101, mileposts 0 to 8; eastbound US 12 from Oakville to Roseburg Street, mileposts 37 to 43.
EXPECT: Runners on roadway shoulder.
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CONSTRUCTION
No construction activities are planned this week.
MAINTENANCE
US 101, Gardiner
Steve Russell, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-565-0680
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, May 29-30.
DESCRIPTION: Vegetation management.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101 in Gardiner, mileposts 275 to 276.
EXPECT: Mobile operation.
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CONSTRUCTION
SR 303, Manette Bridge – Replacement
Jeff Cook, Project Engineer, 360-874-3010
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr303/manettebridgereplacement/
This project replaces the Manette Bridge in Bremerton. Construction of the new bridge and demolition of the old bridge is scheduled to conclude in early-2012. It will improve travel across the Port Washington Narrows by adding shoulders, widening the pedestrian walkway, and constructing a new roundabout in Manette. The project also expands the nearby Whitey Domstad Viewscape.
TIME/DAYS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, May 29-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Weather-dependent bridge painting.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 303 Manette Bridge.
EXPECT: No impacts to roadway, but sidewalk will be reduced to 4-feet to accommodate final painting work.
MAINTENANCE
SR 3, Bremerton
Duke Stryker, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-874-3050
TIME/DAYS: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, May 30-31.
DESCRIPTION: Guardrail repair.
LOCATION: Southbound SR 303 near Ridgetop Boulevard, milepost 7.
EXPECT: Lane closure.
SR 303, Silverdale
Duke Stryker, Maintenance Superintendent, 360-874-3050
TIME/DAYS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, May 29-31.
DESCRIPTION: Guardrail repair.
LOCATION: Southbound SR 3 near Chico Way, milepost 40.
EXPECT: Lane closure.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SR 16, Port Orchard to Gig Harbor
Trooper Russ Winger, WSP, 360-265-1332
TIME/DAYS: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31.
DESCRIPTION: Special Olympics Torch Run.
LOCATION: Eastbound SR 16 from Tremont Street to SR 302, mileposts 26 to 15.
EXPECT: Shoulder closure and WSP mobile escorts.
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CONSTRUCTION
SR 3, Shelton vicinity
Scott Ireland, Project Engineer, 360-533-9352
TIME/DAYS: Until further notice.
DESCRIPTION: Slope repairs.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 3 just north of Shelton, milepost 3.5.
EXPECT: Alternating traffic.
MAINTENANCE
There are no maintenance activities planned this week that will impact 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: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, May 28-June 2.
DESCRIPTION: Demolition, hauling, and irrigation installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of 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:
• South Center Street lane closures in both directions between Wilkeson and Pine streets Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• South Tacoma Way lane closures and traffic shifts in both directions between Wilkeson and Pine streets Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sprague Avenue northbound detour Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Northbound I-5 off-ramp and 38th Street on-ramp to City Center (milepost 133) exit is closed.
• South Tacoma Way traffic shifts Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
I-5, Portland Avenue to Port of Tacoma Road – Northbound HOV
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, 360-412-3420
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/piercecountyhov/i5northboundhovstage1
The project widens and seismically retrofits the I-5 bridges at Portland Avenue and Bay Street and improves the ground along I-5 to support embankments for new bridges spanning the Puyallup River.
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday-Friday, May 29-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Stone column construction, building structures over Portland Avenue and installing lighting.
LOCATION: Both directions of I-5, between Portland Avenue and Port of Tacoma Road, mileposts 134.62 to 136.05.
EXPECT:
• Bay Street closes between 27th and 28th streets Tuesday-Thursday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
• Right lane closes on southbound Portland Avenue Monday -Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• SR 167 off-ramp to southbound I-5 closes Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
SR 16, Gig Harbor – Olympic Drive Bridge Repair
MaryLou Nebergall, Project Engineer, 253-365-6752
This project replaces a girder on the Olympic Drive overpass that was damaged in a collision.
TIME/DAYS: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, May 29-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge repairs.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 16 at Olympic Drive, mileposts 10.5 to 11.
EXPECT: No traffic impacts.
SR 161, 24th Street E. to Milton Way Widening
Jeff Cook, Project Engineer, 360-874-3010
http://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: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, March 29-31.
DESCRIPTION: Erosion control and signage installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 161 from 24th Street to Milton Way, mileposts 32 to 33.
EXPECT:
• Trucks entering and exiting the highway; a traffic switch and northbound shoulder closure along with alternating traffic with a flagger on Queen Street East.
SR 165, Olympic Region Safety Restoration
Scott Ireland, Project Engineer, 360-533-9352
This project improves safety in the region by repairing, adjusting and installing guardrail and barrier.
TIME/DAYS: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday, March 29-31.
DESCRIPTION: Guardrail work.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 165 from Mount Rainier National Park to the Evans Creek Rest Area vicinity, mileposts 1 to 5.
EXPECT: Lane closures.
SR 167, 24th Street E. Bridge Special Repair
MaryLou Nebergall, Project Engineer, 253-365-6750
This project repairs the 24th Street Bridge over SR 167.
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, May 28-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Bridge repairs.
LOCATION: Northbound SR 167 at 24th Street, mileposts 9 to 10.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic.
SR 167, Puyallup River Bridge Replacement Project
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, 360-357-2606
This project replaces the SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge.
TIME/DAYS: Tuesday-Friday, May 29-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Utilities location.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge near Puyallup, milepost 6.35 to 6.45.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.
SR 167, I-5 to Puyallup River Bridge - sidewalk ramps
Jon Deffenbacher, Project Engineer, 253-365-6700
This project removes existing sidewalk ramps and installs new, ADA compliant sidewalk ramps. Work is scheduled to be complete in June.
TIME/DAYS: 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday, May 29-June 2.
DESCRIPTION: Sidewalk ramp installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 167 from 76th Avenue to the Puyallup River Bridge, mileposts 4 to 6.
EXPECT: Right-lane closures, some access restrictions to businesses and brief detours.
SR 507, East Gate Road – Install Signal
Jon Deffenbacher, Project Engineer, 253-365-6700
This project installs signage, illumination, and a new signal that interconnects to the existing railroad signal system.
TIME/DAYS: 6 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, May 29-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Signal installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 507 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, milepost 39.
EXPECT: Alternating traffic Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MAINTENANCE
SR 7, Elbe vicinity to JBLM
Sgt. Randy Maynard
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Southeast Washington Law Enforcement Run for Special Olympics.
LOCATION: Northbound SR 7 from Elbe to JBLM, mileposts 17 to 50.
EXPECT: Runners on shoulder with police escort.
SR 16, Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Patty Michaud, WSDOT Communications, 206-716-1133
TIME/DAYS: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday-Thursday, May 30-31.
DESCRIPTION: Tolling equipment maintenance.
LOCATION: Eastbound SR 16 at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll booths, milepost 8.
EXPECT: SR 16 closes and traffic reroutes through toll booths.
SR 507, Roy vicinity
Pete Townsend, Utilities Supervisor, 360-507-6743
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, May 29-June.
DESCRIPTION: Tree trimming.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 507 at 8th Avenue, milepost 42.
EXPECT: Shoulder closures.
SR 509, Tacoma
Pete Townsend, Utilities Supervisor, 360-507-6743
TIME/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, May 29-June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Waterline installation.
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 509 near Browns Point, milepost 6.
EXPECT: Alternating traffic.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SR 7, SR 507, SR 161
Michael Samuelson, Event Organizer
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 1-2.
DESCRIPTION: Run Across America on Trail.
LOCATION: Northbound SR 507 from Yelm to SR 7, mileposts 28 to 43; northbound SR 7 from SR 507 to 38th Street, mileposts 47 to 59; and SR 161 near Military Road, milepost 33.
EXPECT: Runners on roadway shoulder.
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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: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, May 29 to June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Planting and paving.
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12 at the Grand Mound Interchange, mileposts 47 to 48.
EXPECT: Single-lane and shoulder closures in both directions of US 12.
I-5, 113th Avenue SW Bridge – Special Repair
Dennis Engel, Project Engineer, 360-570-6752
This project repairs an overpass damaged by an over-height load.
TIME/DAYS: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 30.
DESCRIPTION: Girder replacement.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5 at the 113th Avenue overpass near Tumwater, milepost 97.
EXPECT: Single- and double-lane closures followed by a full closure from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. with a detour to SR 121.
MAINTENANCE
I-5, Tumwater vicinity
Pete Townsend, Utilities Supervisor, 360-507-6743
TIME/DAYS: 10 p.m. Thursday, May 31.
DESCRIPTION: Utility work.
LOCATION: Both directions of I-5 from Maytown Rest Area to SR 121, milepost 95 to 99 .
EXPECT: Rolling slowdown.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SR 507, SR 510
Michael Samuelson, Event Organizer
TIME/DAYS: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 1.
DESCRIPTION: Run Across America on Trail.
LOCATION: Northbound SR 507 from Yelm to Roy, mileposts 28 to 36; and SR 510 at Edwards Street, milepost 16.
EXPECT: Runners on roadway shoulder.
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