Projects

October 18, 2023

Saturday Work - October 21

Rainier Rd SE will be closed from 66^th Ave SE to 70^th Way SE on Saturday, 10/21 beginning at 7:00 AM for raising of hardware and striping.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. Please follow detour routes and expect delays.

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.

October 2, 2023

Construction Update 10-2-2023

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Carpenter Hills Loop SE beginning Tuesday, 10/3, and Wednesday, 10/4, from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access; driveways will be blocked for short periods.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Emerald St SE on Thursday, 10/5 from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access; driveways will be blocked for short periods.

Work includes removal and replacement of one lane of Emerald St SE (S of 55^th Way). The City has determined that this section does not meet the required specifications of the project and the contractor has agreed with this assessment.  The City will not be charged for the defective work and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  We appreciate your continued patience as the City and the Contractor continue to work to complete the project in your neighborhood.

Rainier Rd SE will be closed from 66^th Ave SE to 70^th Way SE Saturday, 10/7 from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. Detour routes will be provided via Compass St/Radius Loop SE and Rich Rd SE.

Work includes removal and replacement asphalt within the roundabout. The City has determined that this section does not meet the required specifications of the project and the contractor has agreed with this assessment.  The City will not be charged for the defective work and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  We appreciate your continued patience as the City and the Contractor continue to work to complete the project.

September 22, 2023

Construction Update 9-22-2023

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Carpenter Hills Loop SE beginning Monday, 9/25 from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access; driveways will be blocked for short periods.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Emerald St SE on Wednesday, 9/30 from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access; driveways will be blocked for short periods.

Work includes removal and replacement of one lane of Emerald St SE (S of 55^th Way). The City has determined that this section does not meet the required specifications of the project and the contractor has agreed with this assessment.  The City will not be charged for the defective work and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  We appreciate your continued patience as the City and the Contractor continue to work to complete the project in your neighborhood.

Rainier Rd SE will be closed from 66^th Ave SE to 70^th Way SE Saturday, 9/30 from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. Detour routes will be provided via Compass St/Radius Loop SE and Rich Rd SE.

Work includes removal and replacement asphalt within the roundabout. The City has determined that this section does not meet the required specifications of the project and the contractor has agreed with this assessment.  The City will not be charged for the defective work and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  We appreciate your continued patience as the City and the Contractor continue to work to complete the project.

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.

September 15, 2023

Work starting in Carpenter Hills Loop Neighborhood

Starting on Monday the 18^th, Tucci and Sons will be mobilizing into the Carpenter Hills neighborhood.   Access to your homes will be maintained, although there may be times during the day where construction will limit access for a period of time. Activities will go through September and into October (M-F) from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Access will be limited in the Emerald Hills and Thornbury Hills Neighborhoods through September (M-F) from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access but driveways will be blocked intermittently. This work is weather dependent and is subject to change. Updated dates are seen below.

****SATURDAY 9/16 ROAD WORK (STRIPING) WILL BE PERFORMED ON SECTIONS OF RAINIER & 66TH AVE*******

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.

September 8, 2023

Rainier Rd SE and 66th Ave SW Lane Closure & 57th Ave SE/Emerald St SE Paving

Rainier Rd SE and 66^th Ave SE will be reduced to one lane intermittently through Wednesday, 9/20 (M-F) from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for striping and raising of utilities.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. This work is weather dependent and is subject to change.

Access will be limited in the Emerald Hills and Thornbury Hills Neighborhoods through September (M-F) from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access but driveways will be blocked intermittently. This work is weather dependent and is subject to change.

***Saturday (9/9) paving is scheduled in the area of 57th Ave SE/Emerald St SE***

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.

September 1, 2023

66th Ave SW Lane Closure & 58th Ave SE Paving

66^th Ave SE will be reduced to one lane beginning on Tuesday, 9/5 through Wednesday, 9/13 (M-F) from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for paving and raising of utilities.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. This work is weather dependent and is subject to change.

Access will be limited in the Emerald Hills and Thornbury Hills Neighborhoods through September (M-F) from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access but driveways will be blocked intermittently. This work is weather dependent and is subject to change.

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.

August 25, 2023

66th Ave SW Road Closure & 58th Ave SE Paving

66^th Ave SE will be closed from Rainier Rd SE to Baily St SE on Monday, August 28th from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm. Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. Detour routes will be provided via Rainier Rd SE and Ruddell Rd SE through Balustrade Blvd SE.

58th Ave SE will have alternative 1 lane, 2 way traffic from Monday, August 28, through Thursday August 31st from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. During Paving, specifically Wednesday and Thursday, access to driveways will be restricted intermittently to allow proper curing of the new surface.

Tentative Paving Schedule for Emerald Hills and Thornbury Meadows Area

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.

August 22, 2023

66th Ave SW Road Closure

66^th Ave SE will be closed from Rainier Rd SE to Baily St SE from today, Tuesday August 22, through Friday August 25^th from 7:00 am – 9:00 pm for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. Detour routes will be provided via Rainier Rd SE and Ruddell Rd SE through Balustrade Blvd SE. There will be intermittent road closure and one way traffic on Rainier Rd SE south of the roundabout. It’s recommended to travel through 70^th Way SE during this time. Please look for flaggers to guide you. We thank you for your continued patience.

Traffic through Capital City is affected as well. Please use Yelm Highway SE as a means of entering and exiting onto Sarazen St SE.

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.

August 17, 2023

Road Closures 8/18 through 8/22

Rainier Rd SE will be closed from 66^th Ave SE to 70^th Way SE through Saturday, 8/19 from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. Detour routes will be provided via Compass St/Radius Loop SE and Rich Rd SE.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Rainier Rd South of 70^th Way beginning Monday, 8/21 from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access.

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.

August 15, 2023

Excessive heat in the forecast - Work starts at 4:00 AM Wed Aug 16

Due to excessive heat in the forecast, work will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, August 16th, at 4:00 AM. It is expected to continue until 9:00 PM. Flaggers will be stationed to direct local traffic.

Paving will continue over the weekend and through to Monday, August 21, in this area. We will provide updates if this changes.

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August 11, 2023

Road Closure - Rainier Rd

Rainier Rd SE will be closed from 66^th Ave SE to 70^th Way SE beginning on Monday, 8/14 through Friday, 8/18 from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM for paving.  Flaggers will be stationed to provide local access. Detour routes will be provided via Compass St SE and Rich Rd SE.

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the Project Inspector, Dave Weissenfluh, at (360) 701-9015.