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Track installation begins on E. 25th Street near the Operations and Maintenance Facility this week 

Publish Date

Crews will start the track installation process on E. 25th Street near the Operations and Maintenance Facility as soon as Monday, Nov. 16. The contractor will be working on E. 25th St. during the next several months, including installing track, rail switches, drainage, traffic signals, and roadway and sidewalk improvements.

The contractor is installing sewer pipes and structures in Commerce St. from S. 9th St. to S. 7th St. Crews may work in the S. 9th St. and Commerce St. intersection this weekend, Nov. 21 and 22. from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Way, crews continue installing track on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 9th Street across 6th Avenue and on the east side of MLK Jr. Way from 17th St. to S. 19th St. In addition, crews will set and frame Link power poles on MLK Jr. Way from S. 15th St. to S. 9th St. on Nov. 16 and 17 at night (from about 7 pm to 5 am). 

In other areas, crews will install foundations for Link power poles on Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima (the Wright Park side of the street). Crews will continue to install some Link power poles along the route during night-time hours (7 pm to 5 am).
The contractor is building traction power substations on Stadium Way, S. 8th Street, near S. 15th Street, and on N. 2nd Street. 

COVID-19. The health and safety of all workers on Sound Transit’s construction sites are of utmost importance to us. Our contractors have primary responsibility for their wellbeing while working on our projects.  Sound Transit is actively working with the contractors and construction management teams on all our projects to assure that public health guidelines are being followed.

What

Construction and traffic restrictions at Commerce St., N. 2nd Street, Division Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 6th Avenue, S. 7th Street, S. 8th Street, S. 17th Street, S. 18th Street, and E. 25th Street.

When

Week of November 16

Where

  • Commerce Street from S. 9th Street to S. 7th Street – street closure. Crews are installing sewer pipes and structures in Commerce St. from S. 9th St. to S. 7th St. Commerce St. is closed in both directions between S. 9th St. and S. 7th St. during the work day. Access will be open to parking garages. After work hours, Commerce St. is open to northbound traffic. Crews may work in the Commerce St. and S. 9th St. intersection on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please follow the detour route on Pacific Ave. to S. 7th St.
  • East 25th Street from E. G St. to E. J St. – eastbound lane closure. Crews will start the track installation process on E. 25th St. near the Operations and Maintenance Facility, closing E. 25th St. to eastbound traffic between E. G St. and E. J St. Please follow the detour on Puyallup Avenue. 
  • N 2nd Street from N. I Street to the alley – street closure. Crews are building the traction power substation on N. 2nd St. near Tacoma Public Utilities’ substation. N. 2nd St. is closed between the alley and N. I St., and N. I Street has a lane restriction near N. 2nd St.
  • Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Avenue – lane restrictions. Crews are installing foundations for Link power poles on Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Avenue (the Wright Park side of Division Ave).
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 9th Street to 6th Avenue – southbound lane closure. Crews are installing track on the west side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way, starting in the S. 9th St. and MLK Jr. Way intersection going north to 6th Avenue. Crews will excavate, place the rail, pour concrete around the rail, and pave. The southbound lane on MLK Jr. Way is closed between 6th Avenue and S. 9th St. In addition, S. 8th St., and S. 7th St. are closed on the west side of MLK Jr. Way to the alley. Please follow the detour route on S. J St. Please follow the detour on S. J St., 6th Ave., Sprague Ave., and S. 11th St. The contractor plans to excavate across 6th Avenue as soon as Nov. 10, closing 6th Avenue at MLK Jr. Way.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19 St. to S. 15th St. – northbound lane closure and intersection closures. Crews are installing track on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 15th St. to S. 19th St. Crews will excavate, bring rail into place, pour concrete around the rail, and pave. Martin Luther King Jr. Way is closed to northbound traffic from S. 19th St. to S. 15th St. In addition, S. 16th St., S. 17th St., and S. 18th St. are closed east of MLK Jr. Way to the alley. Please follow the detour on S. J St. The contractor plans to open MLK Jr. Way from S. 15th St. to S. 17th St. this week, and then close MLK Jr. Way from S. 17th St. to S. 19th St. in both directions, as soon as Nov. 9.

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 replacing the underground utilities and installing track.
  • 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. 
Construction map for East 25th Street Track Install map, Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension