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Curb and gutter, overhead wires, and signals work continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way

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Construction map for Wire run on Martin Luther King Jr Way from South 15th Street to Earnest South Brazill Street, Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

Crews continue installing curb and gutter on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th Street to S. 13th Street, and will start installing the overhead wires from S. 15th Street to Earnest Brazill Street this week. Flaggers may hold traffic for about 5-10 minutes as the wires are installed. To avoid this delay, please follow the detour on S. J St. and allow extra time to reach your destination. In addition, crews are installing signals on MLK Jr.  Way in the S. 9th St. and 6th Avenue intersections. Two-way traffic is maintained on MLK Jr. Way. Parking may not be available near this work. 

In the Stadium District, crews are installing the remaining section of track on the west side of Stadium Way across Division Avenue. On Commerce Street, crews are installing track, curb, gutter, paving and the platform for the Old City Hall Station. On E. 25th Street, crews are installing track, curb and gutter, and paving.

What

Construction and traffic restrictions at Commerce Street, S. 7th Street, Stadium Way, Division Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 6th Avenue, S. 9th Street, and E. 25th Street

When

Week of July 26

Where

  • Commerce Street from I-705 to S. 9th Street – southbound lane closure. Crews are installing track, the underground electrical system, curb, gutter, and the platform for the Old City Hall Station. Commerce St. is closed to southbound traffic between I-705 and S. 9th St. The northbound lane is open between S. 7th St. and I-705. Access to driveways and parking lots is maintained, or alternate parking is provided. From I-705, follow the detour north on Stadium Way or take an earlier exit.
  • Commerce Street from the crosswalk north of the Theater District Station to S. 7th St. – northbound closure during working hours. Crews are installing electrical systems and track on Commerce St. between the crosswalk north of the Theater District Station and S. 7th St. Northbound Commerce St. is closed during working hours (generally 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and open during non-working hours. Access is open to local traffic to access driveways and parking garages/lots.
  • Stadium Way from Broadway to just south of Division Avenue – southbound lane closure. Crews are installing track on the west side of Stadium Way across Division Ave. Stadium Way is closed to southbound traffic from Broadway to just south of Division Ave. Northbound Stadium Way is open from I-705 to Tacoma Ave. Access is open to driveways. Please follow the detour on Tacoma Ave., St. Helens, and Broadway and allow a little extra time to reach your destination – thank you.
  • Division Avenue from Broadway to Stadium Way – closed to thru traffic. Crews are installing track on the west side of Stadium Way across Division Ave. Division Ave. is closed to thru-traffic from Broadway to Stadium Way, and open to access the driveway on Division Ave. Northbound Stadium Way is open from I-705 to Tacoma Ave. Please follow the detour on Tacoma Ave., St. Helens, and Broadway and allow a little extra time to reach your destination – thank you.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 6th Avenue intersection – traffic restrictions. Crews are installing lighting, traffic signals, and foundations for signal poles at the 6th Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Way intersection. The contractor will start the above ground work on July 26 for on about two and a half weeks. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 6th Avenue.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way and S. 9th Street intersection – traffic restrictions. Crews are installing lighting, traffic signals, and foundations for signal poles at the St. 9th St. and MLK Jr. Way intersection. Crews will first do the underground work, and then the above ground work. The underground work is expected to last until late July/early August. Then the contractor will do similar work at the Earnest Brazill St. intersection, and return to S. 9th St. for above ground signals work on Aug. 11. Two-way traffic will be maintained on MLK Jr. Way and S. 9th St.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to Earnest Brazill St. – traffic restrictions. Crews are installing curb and gutter on the east side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 13th St. At the same time, another crew is installing overhead wires -- wire spans above the tracks on MLK Jr. Way from S. 15th St. to Earnest Brazill Street. Flaggers may hold traffic for about 5-10 minutes as the wires are installed. To avoid this delay, please follow the detour on S. J St. and allow extra time to reach your destination. Martin Luther King Jr. Way is open to two-way traffic. Parking is not available on either side of the street in this area. The side streets may close, as work occurs across these streets or in the corners of an intersection.
  • East 25th Street from E. G St. to McKinley Ave. – street closure. Crews are installing track, and curb and gutter on E. 25th St. from E. G St. to the Operations and Maintenance Facility. E. 25th St. is closed in both directions between E. G St. and McKinley Avenue E. Please follow the detour on Puyallup Avenue – thank you. 
  • East 25th Street from McKinley Ave. to E. J St. – eastbound lane closure. E. 25th St. is closed to eastbound traffic in front of the expanded Operations and Maintenance Facility for track installation, paving, and curb and gutter work. Please follow the detour on Puyallup Ave.

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  • Driveway and pedestrian access is maintained, although some sidewalks and crosswalks will be temporarily closed. Pedestrian detours will be in place. 
  • Buses will follow detour routes. Visit PierceTransit.org for information.
  • Construction noise related to underground utilities and track installation.
  • Large construction equipment or materials may be in the right-of-way.
  • Work will generally take place during the daytime hours unless otherwise noted. Daytime hours during the week are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The contractor usually works less hours.
  • Businesses are open during construction.
  • Plan ahead and allow extra time to reach your destination.
  • Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change.