WSDOT - 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. PLEASE NOTE: Most activities are subject to good weather conditions and work plans are subject to weather-related adjustments.

These projects will take place during the week of May 9 -16, 2008

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

top

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

SR 8, SR 109, U.S. 101, State Highways in Grays Harbor, W. Jefferson, & Clallam Counties, Safety- Grays Harbor County
John Hart, Project Engineer, Aberdeen Project Engineers Office (360) 533-9352
This $1,311,000 project will make safety improvements at 27 sites on SR 8, US 101 and SR 109 by: installing guard rail, slope flattening, or grading ditch in-slopes. On SR 8, between MP 0.00 and MP 10.54, continuous shoulder rumble strips will be installed on the median and outside shoulders. Work on the project will begin April 28 and should be completed by the end of September 2008.
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 -16, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Work zone staging
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 8, between MP 0.00 and MP 10.54; US 101 (milepost 69.31 and 188.74) and SR 109 (milepost 7.89 to 40.50)
EXPECT: On SR 8 there will be single lane and shoulder closures, using traffic barrels and cones to isolate the work areas.

On US 101 and SR 109 there will be short term isolated single lane closures with flagger controlled alternating one-way traffic at multiple locations.

U.S. 12, Clemons Road Vicinity Intersection Improvements - Grays Harbor County
John Hart, Project Engineer, (360) 533-9352
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US12/ClemonsRdVicinity/
This $646,00 project, located 6 miles east of Aberdeen between MP 7.00 and 8.00, will make improvements in the vicinity of the intersection by widening the roadway to accommodate extending the westbound median access lane and upgrading the eastbound right-turn lane. Other improvements include upgrading the illumination system and guardrails.
DATE: Monday – Thursday, May 12 -15, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Widening westbound lanes
LOCATION: Westbound U.S. 12, (milepost 7 to 8)
EXPECT: On US 12, the outside lanes and shoulders in both directions will be closed during working hours. Traffic barrels and cones will isolate the work areas. Variable message signs will provide advanced warning.
Access to and from South Clemons Road will be closed daily, Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Traffic will be detoured to and from the Devonsire Interchange, located one mile west of Montesano.

U.S. 101, Simpson Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation
John Hart, Project Engineer, (360) 533-9352 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US101/SimpsonBridgeRehab/
A $9.2 million project to repair and replace mechanical, electrical and structural components on the U.S. 101/Simpson Avenue Bridge (mileposts 87.99 – 88.36) in Hoquiam is under way. A three-month closure of the Simpson Avenue Bridge, a southbound-only route, began Feb 19. During this closure, motorists detour onto the U.S. 101/Riverside Bridge (normally a northbound-only route), which is temporarily reconfigured for single-lane traffic in each direction. The project began Aug. 6 and was completed on April 30, 2008.
DATE: Monday – Thursday, May 12 -15 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Testing of the bridge
LOCATION: US 101, Simpson Avenue Bridge (milepost 87.99 to 88.36)
EXPECT: The bridge will be open and close for brief periods of time for testing purposes. Motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes during this testing.

U.S. 101, Aberdeen Signals Rehabilitation
John Hart, Project Engineer, (360) 533-9352
A $534,000 project to rehabilitate two traffic signal systems in Aberdeen, one at the intersection of West Heron and South “L” streets (milepost 91.20) and the other at the intersection of West Wishkah and South “L” streets (milepost 84.03) is under way. The project builds sidewalks and sidewalk ramps, and upgrades the pavement markings at the intersections.
DATE: Monday – Tuesday, May 12 -13, 2008 TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: The contractor will be installing cross walks and final pavement marking at both intersections. No other work is scheduled after Wednesday morning.
LOCATION: US 101, from Wishkah Street to L Street (milepost 84.03 to 91.20)
EXPECT: Motorists should expect double lane closures at both intersections, Monday and Tuesday nights, between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

GRAYS HARBOR MAINTENANCE

SR 8, Elma vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Wednesday - Thursday, May 14 - 15, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside spraying
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 8, Elma to Mud Bay (milepost 0 to 20.5)
EXPECT: Mobile operation, right-lane closure. Short delays

U.S. 12, Aberdeen vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Tuesday - Wednesday, May 13 -14, 2008 TIME: 8:30 a.m. to noon
DESCRIPTION: Bridge washing
LOCATION: Eastbound US 12, Heron Street Bridge (milepost 0.08 to 0.13) EXPECT: Single lane closure

US 12, Elma/Montesano vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Tuesday and Thursday, May 13 and 15, 2008 TIME: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside spraying
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12, Montesano to Elma (0 to 20.5)
EXPECT: Mobile operation, lanes reduced from two to one. Short delays.

US 12, Central Park vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Sunday, May 11, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside spraying
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12, from the Aberdeen viaduct to SR 107 (1 to 10)
EXPECT: Mobile operation, lanes reduced from two to one. Short delays.

US 12, Elma vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside spraying
LOCATION: Both directions of US 12, Elma to Grand Mound (21 to 46.5)
EXPECT: Right-lane closure.

US 101, Arctic vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Monday, May 12, 2008 TIME: noon to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sweeping operation
LOCATION: Both directions US 101, from Salmon Creek to SR 107 (milepost 67 to 77)
EXPECT: Mobile operation. Slight impact to traffic.

US 101, Neilton vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Monday - Thursday, May 12 -15, 2008 TIME:8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside maintenance
LOCATION: Both directions US 101, from Skunk Creek to Queets River (milepost 120 to 152)
EXPECT: Mobile operation. Slight impact to traffic.

US 101, Hoquiam vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Thursday, May 15 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside spraying
LOCATION: Both directions US 101, Little Hoquiam River to the Quinault Indian Reservation (milepost 89 to 125)
EXPECT: Mobile operation. Slight impact to traffic.

US 101, Hoquiam vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Thursday, May 15 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Shoulder maintenance
LOCATION: Both directions US 101, Lumber Mill Lane to Fairfield Acres Drive Reservation (milepost 89.3 to 89.6)
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way, alternating traffic. Short delays.

US 101, Humptulips vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Tuesday, May 13 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Debris removal
LOCATION: Both directions US 101, Polson Camp Road to Boulder Creek (milepost 102 to 125)
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way, alternating traffic. Short delays.

SR 105, Bay City/Aberdeen vicinities
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Roadside spraying
LOCATION: Both directions, SR 105, Bonge Ave near Bay City to Harriman Street in Aberdeen (milepost 27 to 48)
EXPECT: Mobile operations. Slight impact to traffic.

SR 107, Montesano vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Monday, May 12, 2008 TIME: 7 to noon.
DESCRIPTION: Sweeping operation
LOCATION: Both directions, SR 107 from Minkler Road to the Chehalis River(milepost 6.7 to 7.7)
EXPECT: Mobile operation. Motorists may encounter short delays.

top

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

U.S. 101, Uncas Road to Fuller Road/Dosewallips River to Jorstad Creek
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, (360) 457-2575
This project provides improvement and pavement repair to US 101 including the on and off ramps at SR 104.
DATE: Monday - Friday, May 12 - 15, 2008 TIME: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Construction of the first stage of the bridge
LOCATION: U.S. 101, Uncas Road to Fuller Road/Dosewallips River to Jorsted Creek (milepost 283.83 to 321.70)
EXPECT: Pilot car controlled one-way, alternating traffic.

U.S. 101, Walker Creek Bridge Replacement Project
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, (360) 457-2575
This project replaces of the U.S. 101 Walker Creek Bridge.
DATE: Monday - Sunday, May 12 -19, 2008 TIME: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Construction of the first stage of the bridge
LOCATION: U.S. 101 at the Geoduck Tavern (milepost 307.09 to 307.19)
EXPECT: A portable signal controls alternating, one-way traffic. Motorists may encounter short delays.

SR 8, SR 109, U.S. 101, State Highways in Grays Harbor, W. Jefferson, & Clallam Counties, Safety- Grays Harbor County
John Hart, Project Engineer, Aberdeen Project Engineers Office (360) 533-9352
This $1,311,000 project will make safety improvements at 27 sites on SR 8, US 101 and SR 109 by: installing guard rail, slope flattening, or grading ditch in-slopes. On SR 8, between MP 0.00 and MP 10.54, continuous shoulder rumble strips will be installed on the median and outside shoulders. Work on the project will begin April 28 and should be completed by the end of September 2008.
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 11 - 16, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Work zone staging
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 8, between MP 0.00 and MP 10.54; US 101 (milepost 69.31 and 188.74) and SR 109 (milepost 7.89 to 40.50)
EXPECT: On SR 8 there will be single lane and shoulder closures, using traffic barrels and cones to isolate the work areas.
On US 101 and SR 109 there will be short term isolated single lane closures with flagger controlled alternating one-way traffic at multiple locations.

SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge Project
Theresa Gren, Hood Canal Bridge Communications, (253) 305-6428
http://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.
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 -16, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Construction activities
LOCATION: SR 104, Hood Canal Bridge
EXPECT: Flags, cones and workers on shoulder. No traffic delays.

SR 116, Portage Canal Bridge Rail Retrofit
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, (360) 457-2575
A $368,000 project is under way to install guardrail upgrades on the SR 116 Portage Canal Bridge (milepost 2.65 to 2.85) near Port Hadlock.
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 -16, 2008 TIME: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Construction activities
LOCATION: SR 116, Portage Canal Bridge
EXPECT: Motorists can expect a portable signal directing one-way, alternating traffic.

JEFFERSON COUNTY MAINTENANCE

SR 20, Port Townsend vicinity
Bill Riley, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 457-2713
DATE: Monday – Tuesday, May 12 -13, 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Ditch maintenance
LOCATION: Northbound SR 20, Eaglemount Road vicinity
EXPECT: Low impact.

SR 116, Fort Flagler State Park vicinity
Bill Riley, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 457-2713
DATE: Wednesday - Thursday, May 14 - 15, 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Mowing operation
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 116 at Fort Flagler State Park (milepost 2 to 9.2)
EXPECT: Low impact.

top

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

SR 3, Waaga Way Intersection Improvement
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, (360) 874-3000
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR3/WaagaWay/
Work continues on this $16.7 million project designed to provide congestion relief, increase safety, and improve traffic movement in and around the SR 3/303 interchange (mileposts 45.15 – 46.37). The new SR 3 southbound off-ramp to SR 303 and the SR 3 northbound on-ramp from eastbound SR 303 is now open to traffic. The former ramps to and from SR 3 are now permanently closed. A new traffic signal system on the Waaga Way over-crossing is also in operation.
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 - 16 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Permanent signing and noise-barrier wall installation
LOCATION: SR 3/SR 303 interchange (milepost 45.23 to 46.23)
EXPECT: Single-lane closures.

*** Nighttime Work***
DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2008 TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Permanent signing and noise-barrier wall installation
LOCATION: SR 3/SR 303 interchange (milepost 45.23 to 46.23)
EXPECT: Single-lane closures.

SR 3 Pioneer Way and Big Valley Road
John McNutt, Project Engineer (360) 570-6753
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR3/PioneerSignals/
A project that improves channelization and add two signals on SR 3 at Pioneer Way and Big Valley Road north of Poulsbo is underway.
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 - 16, 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Conduit installation
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 3 at Pioneer Way and Big Valley Road (milepost 55.5 to 58.0)
EXPECT: Single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic at Pioneer Way and Big Valley Road.

SR 304, Bremerton Tunnel
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, (360) 874-3000
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR304/BremertonTunnel/
Work is under way on a $30.7 million project to construct a 959-foot long tunnel connecting the Bremerton Transportation Center and SR 304, known locally as Burwell Street (mileposts 2.57 – 3.51) near the Bremerton Ferry Terminal. The project includes pavement planning and repair, paving, 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.
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 -16, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Installation of sewer line; concrete placement on tunnel top deck and tunnel floor segments and walls; new toll booth construction; electrical system installation
LOCATION: 1st Street along the project perimeter.
EXPECT: Road is closed during construction. Effective April 23, the new detour west of Pacific is operational. Traffic will be routed onto the new alignment in preparation for the second stage of project construction.

SR 304 TIP, The Navy Yard Highway Phase
Steve Cochran, (360) 874-3015
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 – 16, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Roadway widening, excavation, grading
LOCATION: SR 304 westbound, milepost 0.20 to 0.73
EXPECT: Left lane closures for both east and west bound traffic. Motorists may be stopped occasionally for brief periods to allow equipment movement.

SR 305, Hostmark Street to Bond Road HOV Lanes
Jerry Moore, Project Engineer, (360) 457-2575
http://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 (mileposts 11.17 – 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.
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 -16, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Work activities will restrict lanes throughout the project limits.
EXPECT: Possible lane shifts.

SR 307 to East of Balmoral Place NE, Paving Project
Brenden Clarke, Project Engineer, (360) 874-3000
This is a paving project
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 - 16, 2008 TIME: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Grading and removal of pavement marking
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 307, Hansville Road to Balmoral Place Northeast (milepost 20.69 to 22.7)
EXPECT: Periodic, one-way, alternating traffic. Short delays.

KITSAP COUNTY MAINTENANCE

• No maintenance work is scheduled that will impact traffic

top

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
US 101/SR 3 On-ramp to US 101 Northbound Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, 360-412-3420
This safety project builds an on-ramp from State Route 3 to US 101 headed toward Hoodsport in Mason County.
EXPECT: No impact to traffic this week.

MASON COUNTY MAINTENANCE

SR 3, Shelton vicinity
Joyce Komac, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 874-3051
DATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 TIME: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Pavement repair
LOCATION: Both directions SR 3, Pickering Road (milepost 10 to 11)
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic. Short delays.

SR 3, Allyn vicinity
Joyce Komac, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 874-3051
DATE: Monday, May 12, 2008 TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Pavement repair
LOCATION: Both directions SR 3, Dawn Road to Judy Lane (milepost 18 to 24)
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic. Short delays.

US 101, Holiday Beach vicinity
Joyce Komac, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 874-3051
DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Temporary traffic signal installation
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101, at Holiday Beach (milepost 329.29 to 329.59)
EXPECT: Flagging operation. Short delays.

SR 102, Shelton vicinity
Jim Pape, City of Shelton, (253)377-7712
DATE: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 TIME: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: The City of Shelton is installing a new sewer system
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 102 at the State Correctional Facility (milepost 0.01 to 2.79)
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic. Short delays.

SR 108, McCleary vicinity
Joyce Komac, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 874-3051
DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sweeping operation
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 108 from McCleary to US 101 (milepost 0 to 12)
EXPECT: One-way, alternating traffic. Short delays.

top

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

I-5, South 48th Street to Pacific Avenue HOV
Howard Diep, Project Engineer, (253) 589-6100
http://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 (mileposts 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 March 17, 2008.
DATE: Monday- Friday, May 12 - 16 2008 TIME: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Illumination, drainage and facilities installation.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5, S. 48th Street to Pacific Avenue (milepost 131 to 134)
EXPECT: Lane and ramp closures through the project limits, between the Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.

I-5, Gravelly Lake Drive to Puyallup River Bridge Paving
Rumina Suafoa, Project Engineer, (253) 534-3100
A $2.5 million paving project is underway on an eleven-mile stretch of I-5 between Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood and the Puyallup River Bridge in Tacoma (mileposts 124.2 – 135.2). Work includes repaving a single-lane on the I-5 mainline, re-paving the on- and off-ramps at select interchanges within the project limits, installation of guardrails, new pavement markings and permanent signage, and replacing traffic sensor loops damaged during the pavement grinding process.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.

I-5/SR 512 Traffic Map Expansion
Rumina Suafoa, Project Engineer, (253) 534-3100
This project will add data stations and fiber optic lines along I-5 and SR 512 to give motorists real-time traffic information via WSDOT’s Web page.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.

SR 7, SR 507 to SR 512 Safety Improvement
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR7/safety/
This $13.7 million project to improve safety of SR 7, known locally as Pacific Avenue, between the SR 507 (Roy Wye) and SR 512 interchanges (mileposts 47.44 – 52.30) is nearing completion. This week there will be no disruptions to traffic during daylight hours.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.

SR 7, Eatonville Cutoff Road to Roy Wye Paving
Neal Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 412-3421
A $3.9 million project to improve an eleven mile portion of SR 7, known locally as the Mountain Highway, between the Eatonville Cutoff Road in Kapowsin and the junction with SR 507 in Spanaway (mileposts 36.09 – 47.44) is underway. 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.
DATE: Monday- Friday, May 12 - 16, 2008 TIME: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Pavement marking installation
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 7 between the Eatonville cutoff Road to SR 507 (milepost 36.09 to 47.44)

EXPECT: Expect flagger controlled one way traffic between the Eatonville Cutoff Road and 224th Street. Expect double lane closures between 224th Street and the Roy Wye Junction.

The signalized intersections will be controlled by flaggers and traffic reduced to one lane in each direction to allow the contractor to place wide lines, crosswalks, and stop bars.
Expect single lane and shoulder closures for the other work.

SR 16, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project
Dennis Engel, Project Engineer, (253) 534-4644
http://www.tacomanarrowsbridge.com
The 5 1/2-year project to build a new suspension bridge parallel to the existing Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened to eastbound traffic on Monday, July 16, 2007. Workers will now focus their efforts on rehabilitation of the westbound (circa 1950) span.
EXPECT: No reported impacts to traffic this week.

SR 16, Nalley Valley Viaduct
Todd Mooney, GeoTech (360) 709-4063
Crews are taking soil samples in preparation for the Nalley Valley Viaduct project.
DATE: Monday - Friday, May 12 -16, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Soil sampling
LOCATION: Westbound SR 16, Nalley Valley Viaduct
EXPECT: Shoulder closure.

SR 16, Cedar Street to Olympic Drive Miscellaneous
Rumina Suafoa, Geotech, (253) 534-3100
A project is underway along a 10-mile stretch of SR 16 between South Cedar Street in Tacoma and Olympic Drive NW in Gig Harbor (mileposts 0.8 – 10.8) that provides various roadway and roadside improvements. Work includes sand blasting the median barrier wall and applying pigmented sealer, application of plastic pavement markings, fence installation, and clean-up and removal of sand bags, silt fence.
DATE: Sunday - Thursday, May 12 - 15, 2008 TIME: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Widening project
LOCATION: SR 99/59th Avenue Court East (Emerald Queen Casino)
EXPECT: HOV lane reduction and shoulder closures.

SR 99/59th Ave. Ct. E, Emerald Queen Casino
Bryan Dias, Project Engineer, (360) 704-3213
This Developer funded project provides for 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. Included in this work are: miscellaneous removals, paving, curb and gutter, pavement markings, permanent signing, the 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 other work shown on the Plans and special provisions
DATE: Tuesday - Thursday, May 12 - 14, 2008 TIME: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Widening project
LOCATION: SR 99/59th Avenue Court East (Emerald Queen Casino)
EXPECT: Shoulder closure.

SR 161, 200th Street East Turn-Lane
Howard Diep, Project Engineer, (253) 589-6100
Work on a portion of SR 161, known locally as Meridian East, at 200th Street East (milepost 19.70 to 19.72) in Graham is underway. Work includes widening the roadway and adding a southbound right turn-lane, and modification of the traffic signal to a four-leg intersection.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.

SR 410 South Steele Street Off-Ramp Improvement
Howard Diep, Project Engineer, (253) 589-6100
This project will widen SR 410 from 195th to 198th.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.

SR 512, South Steele Street Off-Ramp Improvement
Howard Diep, Project Engineer, (253) 589-6100
Work is underway on a project to widen the eastbound SR 512 off-ramp to South Steele Street (milepost 0.63 to 0.68) in Parkland. The project includes widening the off-ramp to three lanes, revision of the traffic signal, installation of a short wall on the west side of Steele Street to accommodate a new signal pole and construction of new sidewalk ramps to meet ADA standards.
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.

PIERCE COUNTY MAINTENANCE

I-5, DuPont vicinity
Tony Kilmer, Work Zone Traffic Control Crew, (253) 377-2897
DATE: Monday, May 12, 2008 TIME: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Scale maintenance
LOCATION: Northbound I-5, Mounts Road (milepost 117)
EXPECT: Right lane closure

I-5, Lakewood vicinity
Tony Kilmer, Work Zone Traffic Control Crew, (253) 377-2897
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 -16, 2008 TIME: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: sidewalk widening
LOCATION: Bridgeport Way overpass, westbound side
EXPECT: The westbound side of the Bridgeport Way overpass is closed to pedestrian traffic during the widening project.

I-5, Tacoma Vicinity
Joe Perez, Pierce County HOV (360) 709-8158
DATE: Monday – Friday, May 12 -16, 2008 TIME: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Soil sampling
LOCATION: Either direction of I-5, Puyallup River Bridge, (milepost 135)
EXPECT: no impact to traffic

SR 410, Traffic Avenue to Ehli Hill
Alan Nelson, Maintenance Superintendent (253) 377-9208
DATE: Monday – Tuesday, May 12 -13, 2008 TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Shoulder maintenance
LOCATION: On Monday, westbound SR 410 at Eli Hill (milepost 10.8 to 13) and on Tuesday, eastbound SR 410 at Traffic Avenue (milepost 9.1 to 10.8)
EXPECT: Left lane closure.

top

THURSTON COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Olympia Arterial Traffic Management Project
Neil Uhlmeyer, Project Engineer, (360) 236-9660
The project will construct traffic management cameras at four locations on I-5 in and two locations on surface streets in Thurston County.
The locations are:
Union Avenue / Plum St.
I-5 / Eastside St.
I-5 / Sleater Kinney Rd.
Martin Way / Sleater Kinney Rd.
Martin Way / College Street
I-5 Martin Way
EXPECT: No impacts to traffic this week.

I-5 Grand Mound to Maytown
John McNutt, Project Engineer (360) 570-6753
Starting Monday, May 12, the speed limit drops 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. will be widening the freeway and building new bridges through fall 2010.
DATE: Sunday, May 11, 2008 TIME: midnight to 6 a.m.
DESCRIPTION: Project signing installation
LOCATION: Both directions of I-5 near the Scatter Creek Rest Area EXPECT: Traffic will be reduced to one lane. Short delays.

THURSTON COUNTY MAINTENANCE

US 101, Olympia vicinity
Alan Nelson, Maintenance Superintendent (253) 377-9208
DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2008 TIME: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Shoulder maintenance
LOCATION: Northbound US 101 from Crosby Boulevard to Black Lake (milepost 365 to 366.7)
EXPECT: Right shoulder closure.

US 101, Thurston County vicinity
Tom Gibbs, Maintenance Superintendent, (360) 533-9347
DATE: Wednesday, May14, 2008 TIME: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Sweeping operation
LOCATION: Both directions of US 101 from Shaker Church Road to Mud Bay (milepost 360 to 362)
EXPECT: Mobile operation, traffic reduced to one lane. Short delays.

SR 510, Yelm vicinity
John McNutt, Project Engineer (360) 570-6753
DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 TIME: 9 p.m. to midnight
DESCRIPTION: Pavement grinding
LOCATION: Both directions of SR 510 at the Yelm High School (milepost 13.5 to 14)
EXPECT: Flagger-controlled, one-way, alternating traffic. Short delays.

top

Olympic Region - Construction

Olympic Region Weekly Construction and Traffic Updates

Clallam County

Grays Harbor County

Jefferson County

Kitsap County

Mason County

Pierce County

Thurston County