Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 9th St. to 6th Avenue to open on Dec. 23

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Map of road openings on Martin Luther King Jr. Way, effective December 23

Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 9th St. to 6th Avenue to open on Dec. 23

Crews are completing the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 9th St. to 6th Ave. and plan to open the street to two-way traffic on Dec. 23. Some work depends on weather, so they may return later to paint the stripes on the street. The 6th Avenue Station platform and canopy are also completed.

 

Crews continue building the Tacoma General Station and will start the curb and gutter work on the east side of MLK Jr. Way from 6th Avenue to S. 3rd St. as soon as Tuesday, Dec. 28. Access will be open to the Emergency Department, hospitals and medical centers. To access the Emergency Department, follow MLK Jr. Way north from 6th Avenue or south from Division Ave. To access Kaiser Permanente, follow S. J St. to S. 3rd St. Please allow a little extra time to reach your appointment – thank you. MLK Jr. Way is closed northbound to thru-traffic from 6th Ave. to S. 3rd St. The travelling public should follow the detour on S. J St.

 

Crews continue installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 16th St. and on the north side of Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave. Two-way traffic on MLK Jr. Way and Division Ave is maintained in these areas. Next week, crews will continue signal work at the MLK Jr. Way and Division Ave intersection.

 

At the N. 1st St. and Broadway intersection, crews are installing the beacon for the crosswalk. N. 1st St./N. E St. will be closed on one direction, while crews work on half of the street at a time. The contractor also will install communications equipment on N. E St. near Stadium High School.  On Dec. 28 and 29, crews will install lighting on the east side of Stadium Way just north of Division Ave. During this time, please access driveways by following Stadium Way south from Tacoma Ave. – thank you.

 

The contractor will open Commerce Street in both directions today, and is preparing to pave E. 25th Street. E. 25th St. will be closed to westbound traffic from S. J St. to S. G St. The contractor will not be working from Dec 24 – 27 and from Dec 31 – Jan 3. Thank you again for your patience during construction and happy holidays!

 

What

Construction and traffic restrictions at Division Avenue, N. 1st St., Stadium Way, S. 7th Street, S. 8th Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and E. 25th Street.

 

When

December 20 – January 3

 

Where

  • Stadium Way from Tacoma Avenue to Division Avenue -- southbound lane closure on Dec. 20; northbound lane closure on Dec. 21, 22, 28 and 29
  • Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave – traffic restrictions.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from 6th Avenue to S. 3rd – northbound lane closure to thru-traffic. Access open to Emergency Department, hopsitals and medical facilities.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 9th to 6th Avenue – northbound lane closure. Follow detour on S. J St. Lane scheduled to open on Dec. 23.
  • 7th St. and MLK Jr. Way intersection – intersection closed east of MLK Jr. Way.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th to S. 13th St. – traffic restrictions.
  • 25th Street from E. G St. to E. J St. – westbound 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

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

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