Construction alert: Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension

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Construction alert

Map of construction impacts along Marting Luther King Jr. Way between South 9th Street and South 19th Street.

Curb and gutter work starts on east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 10th St.

Crews will install curb and gutter on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 10th St., starting today, Aug. 23. At the same time, crews will continue installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St., as well as overhead wires from S. 19th St. to S. 15th St. In addition, more crews will install signals at the intersections of MLK Jr. Way and Earnest Brazill St. and S. 9th St. MLK Jr. Way will be closed to northbound traffic from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St. Please follow the detour on S. J St. – thank you. In most of these areas, parking will not be available on MLK Jr. Way. We apologize for the inconveniences.

As part of the track installation on Stadium Way and Division Ave., crews are completing the roadwork and plan to open this intersection on Friday, Aug. 27. Crews are repairing sidewalks on the west side of Stadium Way from Division Ave. to S. 4th St., and will install the canopy for the 4th Street station this week.

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, gutter, and paving. Crews also are cleaning rail on Division Avenue.

Looking ahead, the contractor will start signals work at the Division Avenue and MLK Jr. Way intersection on Aug. 27 and will install the canopy for the Stadium District Station during the week of Aug. 30. Crews may start installing overhead wires on the next section of MLK Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 8th St. on Aug. 31.

What

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

When

Week of August 23

Where

  • Commerce Street from I-705 to S. 9th St. – southbound lane closure.
  • Commerce Street from crosswalk north of Theater District Station to S. 7th St. – northbound lane closed to thru traffic during working hours (generally 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
  • S. 7th Street at Commerce Street – no left-turn.
  • Stadium Way from Broadway to S. 4th St – southbound lane closed. Please follow the detour on Tacoma Ave., St. Helens or Broadway.
  • Division Avenue from Broadway to Stadium Way – closed to thru traffic.
  • Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave – traffic restrictions.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Division Avenue intersection – traffic restrictions.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way and S. 9th Street intersection – traffic restrictions.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Earnest Brazill St. intersection – traffic restrictions.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 10th St. – traffic restrictions.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Earnest Brazill St. to S. 11th St. – northbound lane closure on Aug. 26.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St – northbound lane closure.
  • E. 25th Street from E. G St. to E. J St. – eastbound lane closure.

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

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

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Get in touch: liz.ellis@soundtransit.org or 253-208-0586