Crews continue installing curb and gutter on the west side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 16th St. Two-way traffic is maintained on MLK Jr. Way; however, street parking is not available in this area. Customers can park in business parking lot or in the Allen AME Church’s parking lot (S. 13th St. and MLK Jr. Way in the spaces with the signs). Last week, crews moved the curb and gutter work to the north side of Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave. Two-way traffic is maintained on Division Ave. N. J St. will be closed half-way for the underground electrical work.
Crews will start installing the wires over the tracks on N. 1st St. and Stadium Way (as far south as the traction power substation) at night, starting the night of Thursday, Dec. 9. During this night-time work, N. 1st St. will be closed from Yakima Ave to the crosswalk, and Stadium Way will be closed to southbound traffic from Broadway to the traction power substation. Parking will not be available on either side of the street at night. N. 1st St., Stadium Way and the parking will be open during the day. In addition, crews will install fiber optic wires underground along the route at night. This fiber work may close a lane at night, including in the Stadium District during the night of Dec. 6.
The contractor continues to install curb and gutter on MLK Jr. Way from S. 9th St. to 6th Ave, including building the 6th Avenue Station. This work is scheduled to be completed in mid to late December. Last week, crews opened Commerce St. to two-way traffic. To resolve a duct bank issue, Commerce St. is closed southbound from S. 7th St. to S. 9th St. during working hours (generally 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Looking ahead, the contractor plans to start construction on the Tacoma General Station as soon as Dec. 13, deliver the buildings for the traction power substations on S. 8th St. and near S. 16th St. next week, and install signals at the Broadway and N. 1st St. intersection as soon as Dec. 16.
What
Construction and traffic restrictions at Commerce Street, Division Avenue, N. 1st St., Stadium Way, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and E. 25th Street.
When
Week of December 6.
Where
- Commerce Street from S. 7th to S. 9th St. – southbound lane closure during working hours (generally 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- N 1st from Yakima Ave to the crosswalk – full street closure at night, starting Dec. 9.
- Stadium Way from Broadway to south of Division Ave – southbound lane closure at night, starting Dec. 9.
- Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave – traffic restrictions.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 9th to 6th Ave – northbound lane closure.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th to S. 13th St. – traffic restrictions.
- 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 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
Learn how to stay safe around our construction sites.
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