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College St. NE Extension
4506 6th Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516, USA
Project Background
This contract provides for asphalt planning and overlay, reconstruction of the College St. NE, 6th Ave NE, and the intersection, and a new asphalt roadway and concrete sidewalks along College Ave NE from 6th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE. Work will also include placement of various sizes of stormwater, water and sewer pipe, service lines, meters, valves, transfer of water services, connections to existing water system, water main abandonments, catch basins, sewer connections to an existing pressure line, sewer line abandonment, illumination, landscaping, abandonment and removal of an existing lift station, and other work associated with installation of water and sewer components.
If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the project inspector, Keven Inman, at (360) 239-0333.
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Update 12/11/2025
Update 11/14/2025
Starting Monday, November 17th, through Friday, November 21st, there will be intermittent lane closure on 15th Ave NE where the brand-new section of College St NE will intersect. Active Construction, Inc will be road demolition and placing rock in preparations for near future paving. Consecutively there will be continuation of work on 6th Ave at Midway Dr and from College St NE approaching 6th at the “curve” to prepare for the future T intersection. This area will be transitioning to the new T formation later in the week, please watch for the new road configuration. This work will be performed from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm and is weather permitting.
During this time, please use alternative routes if possible.
Thank you for your patience.
Update 9/26/2025
Starting Monday, September 29th through Wednesday, December 31st , College St NE between 6th Ave NE and 8th Ave NE will be closed. This closure will contain an active construction zone so the Contractor, Active Construction, Inc., can safely demo the existing road and build the new road. This closure is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. There is no pedestrian detour within the site and pedestrians must utilize 15th Ave NE and 6th Ave NE. Property owners will still have access to their homes and businesses located on College St NE. This closure can be impacted by wet weather and extended into the new year.
Please utilize alternative routes for this time. Thank you for your patience.
If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the project inspector, Keven Inman, at (360) 239-0333.
December 29, 2025
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December 11, 2025
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November 14, 2025
Project Update
Starting Monday, November 17th, through Friday, November 21st, there will be intermittent lane closure on 15th Ave NE where the brand-new section of College St NE will intersect. Active Construction, Inc will be road demolition and placing rock in preparations for near future paving. Consecutively there will be continuation of work on 6th Ave at Midway Dr and from College St NE approaching 6th at the “curve” to prepare for the future T intersection. This area will be transitioning to the new T formation later in the week, please watch for the new road configuration. This work will be performed from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm and is weather permitting.
During this time, please use alternative routes if possible.
Thank you for your patience.
September 26, 2025
Mon Sept 29 - Wed Dec 31 College St NE Closed between 6th Ave & 8th Ave
Starting Monday, September 29th through Wednesday, December 31st , College St NE between 6th Ave NE and 8th Ave NE will be closed. This closure will contain an active construction zone so the Contractor, Active Construction, Inc., can safely demo the existing road and build the new road. This closure is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. There is no pedestrian detour within the site and pedestrians must utilize 15th Ave NE and 6th Ave NE. Property owners will still have access to their homes and businesses located on College St NE. This closure can be impacted by wet weather and extended into the new year.
Please utilize alternative routes for this time. Thank you for your patience.
September 5, 2025
The City of Lacey here with a friendly update: On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the final lift of asphalt will be paved along College St NE. This work is scheduled to be completed during the hours of 7 PM – 7 AM. During this time, the construction crew will be removing the temporary asphalt ramps at driveways and roadways that connect on to College St NE. During this time there will be limited access to connecting roads and driveways. The most affected in this project would be those staying at the hotels. If you plan to leave the hotel during these work hours, we ask that you be patient if you experience an intermittent closure.
September 4, 2025
The City of Lacey here with a friendly update: On Monday, September 8, 2025, the final lift of asphalt will be paved along 6th Ave NE. This work is scheduled to be completed during the hours of 7 PM – 7 AM. During this time, the construction crew will be removing the temporary asphalt ramps at driveways and roadways that connect on to 6th Ave NE. During the paving, there will be limited access to the connecting roads (Bradley St NE, Enterprise DR NE & Midway Dr NE) as well as driveways that connect. If you have a driveway that is connected to 6th Ave NE and you think you would need to leave during the construction hours, we highly suggest parking on the closest side street for the night. Thank you for your continued patience.
August 22, 2025
Hello Lacey! We are getting one small step closer to completion. Starting Monday, August 25th continuing through Tuesday, August 26th paving will occur on College St NE between Martin Way E & 6th Ave NE. During this, you will experience traffic being reduced from 2 lanes each direction to 1 lane each direction. The paving will happen from 7 am – 5 pm so please plan your route accordingly.
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August 7, 2025
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August 1, 2025
Construction Update
As a friendly reminder, starting Monday, August 4th, Lakeside Industries will be paving asphalt on 6th Ave NE. This should be during the hours of 7-5 PM but please don’t be alarmed if paving occurs past 5 PM. (We promise to be finished before quiet hours) Please note there will be limited access to driveways and to the school. You may experience some delays in access due to asphalt paving and cooling. Paving will occur on Monday and Tuesday (August 4th & August 5th) Wednesday striping will take place. On a happy note, 15th Ave SE is now open.
Starting Monday, July 21st, Ground Up will be on 6th Ave NE pulverizing the road in preparation for paving. The road will be rough until paving. Weather permitting, Lakeside Industries, Inc., will be out Aug 4th – Aug 6th to pave back the road. This work will require lane closures and shifts on 6th Ave SE. Expect delays and use alternative routes.
June 27, 2025
Small Section of Road Closed on Midway & Enterprise Dr NE
On Monday (6/30) through Thursday (7/3), Active Construction, Inc. will be closing either Midway Dr NE or Enterprise Dr NE at 6th Ave NE for watermain work. Both sections will be worked on next week but will not be closed at the same time. Traffic will not be allowed through these small sections during construction hours and will need to utilize the other street, either Enterprise or Midway Dr NE and/or 6th Ave NE & 15th Ave NE to get through. Construction hours will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
June 13, 2025
Road Closure - College St NE Between 6th Ave and 8th Ave
On Monday, June 16th, and Tuesday, June 17th, ACI will be closing College St from 6th Ave to 8th Ave from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. There will still be access to the church from 8th Ave. The contractor will be installing water utilities. Please use alternative routes during this time.
May 30, 2025
Alternating Single Lane Closure on 15th Ave
Starting Monday, June 2nd, Active Construction, Inc will have a single alternating lane closure on 15th Ave at College St NE to work on sewer. Work will be performed from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Wednesday.
May 16, 2025
Situational Awareness Nearby construction impacts not part of this project.
Situational Awareness Nearby construction impacts not part of this project.
Starting Monday, May 19th, Pivetta Brothers Construction will be closing 15th Ave NE between Judd St NE and Woodland Creek St NE. This closure will be to install brand new sewer main and is expected to be closed through June 23, 2025.
The road will be completely closed 24/7 Monday through Saturday with it being open on Sundays and over Memorial Day weekend. Local traffic will still be able to access their homes during this closure. The closed section can be seen below in red. A detour map will be shown further down.
Active Construction Inc, will also have additional road closures in this area but restricted to working hours only and currently no weekends. Please try to avoid this area for the next month or so. As a reminder: Speeding in a construction/work zone are doubled the fines. These crews have families to go home to. We have been noticing a lot of speeding through 6th Ave between Sleater Kinney Rd and College St. In front of not one, but two schools. Please do better.

Detour Route: There will be construction signs and portable changeable message signs (PCMS) out to remind you of this closure, and the detour route will be marked.

If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the project inspector, Keven Inman, at (360) 239-0333. Week of May 19th – Ted Peck will be covering for Keven Inman. Ted can be reached at 360-701-9015
April 18, 2025
Saturday Work
Tomorrow, April 19th, Active Construction, Inc will be performing water tie in work on College St NE near Martin Way E. This will require lane closures and flaggers directing traffic. This work will be performed from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. If possible, please use alternative routes.
Thank you for your patience.
April 4, 2025
6th Ave NE (2) Lane Closure - Extended
The middle two lanes continue to be closed on 6th Ave as they work towards College St NE.
March 28, 2025
6th Ave NE (2) Lane Closure
Starting Monday, March 31st, ACI will be gradually installing watermain moving east on 6th Ave NE away from the Sleater Kinney Rd NE intersection towards College St NE. The two middle lanes will be closed and traffic will still flow with a single lane in each direction. We encourage you to use alternative routes during this time. This work will be performed from 7:00 am through 5:00 pm and will last through the end of next week.
March 24, 2025
Continuing on College St
This work has been extended to last through the end of next week. This contractor is officially on 4-10 hour shifts with Friday’s off. Tentatively moving on to 6th Avenue during the week of the 31st.
March 11, 2025
Starting Tomorrow Mar 12 - (2) Lanes Closed on College St NE
Starting tomorrow, March 12, ACI will be gradually installing watermain moving north on College St NE away from the Martin Way E Intersection towards 6th Ave NE. The two middle lanes will be closed and traffic will still flow with a single lane in each direction. We encourage you to use alternative routes during this time. This work will be performed from 7:30 am through 5:00 pm and will last through the end of next week.
March 7, 2025
College St & Martin Way E - Intersection Modification
Starting Monday, March 10, through Wednesday, March 12, ACI will be installing watermain on College St SE just north of the Martin Way East intersection. There will be two lanes closed and detour. This work will be performed from 7:30 am through 5:00 pm. Lane Closures: Traffic going southbound (SB) on College will be unable to turn left onto Martin Way E and head eastbound (EB) and will need to utilize detour below. Traffic going northbound (NB) on College St SE will only be able to do so in the right lane as the left NB lane will be closed. Traffic can still enter from westbound (WB) traffic on Martin Way E. Closed lanes are seen in red. Open lanes are seen in green.

Detour: College St SE on to Martin Wat East EB detour will need to continue going south on College St SE on to 6th Ave SE, where you’ll take a right hand turn. Take 6th Ave SE to Sleater Kinney Rd SE and turn right again. Lastly, take Sleater Kinney Rd SE to Martin Way E.
February 26, 2025
Road Closure
Starting Thursday, February 27, through Wednesday, March 5th, they will be closing College St from 6th Ave to 8th Ave 24 hours/7 days a week to remove trees.. There will still be access to the church from 8th Ave. Please use alternative routes during this time.
February 21, 2025
Active Construction will be mobilizing on site
Active Construction will be mobilizing on site. Starting Monday, February 24, they will be closing College St from 6th Ave to 8th Ave from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to remove trees. This work will approximately take the whole week to complete. There will still be access to the church from 8th Ave. Please use alternative routes during this time. The contractor will also start the clearing and grubbing the extension area between 8th Ave and 15th Ave. ACI will be parking their Trailer in the City’s ROW off 15th Ave near College Ln. Currently, there are cars parked that will need to be removed in this area.
If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the project inspector, Keven Inman, at (360) 239-0333.
February 18, 2025
Active Construction, Inc to start work 2/24
The City has awarded the construction contract to Active Construction Inc. of Tacoma, WA. This work starts Monday, February 24 and is expected to go on for over a year. Paving in front of the schools is only permitted during breaks, which may mean summer of 2026. The contract is for sewer, water and roadway improvements along College St. NE, starting at Martin Way E to 15th Ave NE, and along 6th Ave NE from Sleater Kinney Rd NE to College St. NE. Specific work to the area includes sewer and water main installation, storm drain pipe installation, construction of a new paved surface along College St. NE from 8th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE, along with a new surfacing of the roadways when the other construction has been completed. 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.
Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) Boards will be put out on Thursday, February 20th.
If you have any immediate construction concerns you can call the project inspector, Keven Inman, at (360) 239-0333.





















