Construction alert: Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

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Construction map for Martin Luther King Jr Way from South 3rd Street to South 6th Street work, Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

To access the Baker Center, follow 6th Avenue to S. L St., starting on Thursday, April 21.

As soon as Thursday, April 21, crews will close the Baker Center’s driveway on Martin Luther King Jr. Way for about two weeks. To access the Baker Center, please follow 6th Avenue to S. L St. – thank you. MLK Jr. Way is closed southbound from S. 3rd St to 5th Street as crews install curb and gutter. To access Tacoma General Hospital and the emergency department, please follow MLK Jr. Way north from 6th Avenue. To enter the emergency department, follow 5th St. down the hill and then exit through the alley to 6th Ave. Please allow a little extra time to reach your appointment – thank you. The traveling public should follow the detour on S. J St.

Stadium Way is closed to southbound traffic from Broadway to I-705 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews install signals at the S. 4th St./Stadium Way intersection and work on the S. 4th Station. Please follow the detours on St. Helens, Tacoma Ave, and Broadway – thank you.

The project team will inspect the overhead wires on Division Avenue and N. 1st St. and commission signals in the Division Avenue and N. I St. intersection from April 20-22. N. 1st St. will close in both directions on April 21 and 22. Crews also are trimming trees along the route and restoring the street in the left-turn lane at intersections on MLK Jr. Way from S. 9th St. to S. 15th St.

Looking ahead, the contractor plans to install curb, gutter and sidewalks on the west side of Commerce St. south of S. 7th St. as soon as April 27. In addition, crews plan to install crosswalks on the east side of MLK Jr. Way at S. 16th St., Earnest Brazill St., and S. 10th St. as soon as April 27.

What

Construction and traffic restrictions at Stadium Way, N. 1st Street, N. 2nd St., Division Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, S. 8th Street

When

Week of April 18

Where

  • Stadium Way from Broadway to I-705 – southbound lane closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • S. 4th Street from Broadway to Stadium Way – street closure.
  • N. 1st Street from Tacoma Avenue to Yakima Avenue – street closure on April 21-22.
  • N. 2nd Street from Yakima Ave to the alley – street closure.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from 6th Avenue to S. 3rd St. – southbound lane closure from S. 3rd St. to 5th St.
  • S. 8th Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Way to S. L St. – street closure.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 15th St. to S. 9th St. – traffic restrictions.

More

  • 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 removing pavement and operating equipment.
  • 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.

Contact us

Community Engagement: liz.ellis@soundtransit.org or 253-208-0586
After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395

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