Pierce County Planning & Public Works

Heads up to Rosedale/Artondale-area motorists: The 7200 block of 78th Ave. NW will be closed Aug. 26-30 while crews replace a deteriorated culvert.

🚧The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. 78th Ave. NW between Rosedale St. NW and Whitmore Dr. NW will be closed to through traffic. Local traffic and emergency responders will be allowed on either side of the closure.

📍 A detour route will take motorists along Rosedale St. NW, Ray Nash Dr. NW, and Whitmore Dr. NW.

🌐 Learn more at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/78thCulvert.

🚧 Motorists that travel through the Mundy Loss Road and 120th St. E intersection south of Buckley should add extra travel time or use alternate routes next week.

Crews will grind out deteriorated pavement and repave the intersection Aug. 19-22. Work hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

🚗 Flaggers will direct traffic through the intersection during work hours. The roads will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic as needed for the work.

📍 An optional detour route will take motorists – including those accessing the nearby schools – along 124th St. E and 274th Ave. E.

⚠️Once the work is underway, motorists should use caution, as there may be abrupt edges and grooves in the pavement.

Mundy Loss Road between State Route 162 and 112th St. E was chip sealed earlier this summer. This intersection work completes that effort.

🌐 Any updates will be posted at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/RoadAlerts.

Expect traffic delays on two Puyallup River Bridges Wednesday, Aug. 21, while they are inspected.

The 128th St E crossing will be the first bridge inspected starting at 9 a.m. Once the inspection is complete on this bridge, crews will move to the 96th St E crossing.
During the inspections, the bridges will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic and flaggers directing traffic. Each inspection should take a couple hours and motorists should add extra travel time.

Our bridge engineering staff will inspect the condition of the bridge’s structural components and assess the structure for future maintenance needs. The bottom of the bridge deck, girders and the piers that support the bridge will be inspected with the aid of an under-bridge inspection truck.

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Expect traffic delays on the Fox Island Bridge Tuesday, Aug. 20, while a bridge inspection takes place.

The bridge will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flaggers will direct traffic, and motorists should add extra travel time.

Our bridge engineering staff will inspect the condition of the bridge’s structural components and assess the structure for future maintenance needs. The bottom of the bridge deck, girders and the piers that support the bridge will be inspected with the aid of an under-bridge inspection truck.

Update: The contractor will now be on site August 19 to start installing the new signals.

🚦Heads up for drivers in the Parkland area. A new traffic signal will be installed at the 112th St S and C St S intersection starting the week of August 12.

👷 There will be traffic control on site to direct travelers through the intersection while the new signal is installed, and the old signal is removed. Plan for minor delays in this area through the end of August.

Get charged up about electric vehicles and more!

Join us for "Solar Panels and Electric Vehicles," a free Sustainable Solutions class from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 via Zoom.

Significant rebates and tax credits are now available - from electric vehicles in your garage to solar panels on your roof, and everywhere in between.

🌐 Register at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/SustainableSolutions.

🌟 The application period for the annual Historic Preservation Grant is opening soon! 🌟
From August 19 to September 30, 2024, at 5:00PM PST, you can apply to help preserve and promote Pierce County’s historical and cultural heritage.

💰 Grant Details:
• Building Projects: Up to $35,000 for the protection, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of significant structures or sites. Must be an official landmark or contributing structure on a historic register.
• Non-Building Projects: Up to $15,000 for artifacts, historic markers, research, or public programs that celebrate Pierce County's culture and history.

Eligible applicants include non-profits, public agencies, and individuals with historic property.

For more details and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3WQx7tI.

Expect delays for nighttime paving on 224th St. E. (70th Ave. to 77th Ave.) and 70th Ave. (224th St. to 232nd St.) in Spanaway starting Monday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 15. The work will take place from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.

The roadway will not be closed but there could be delays. Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes or avoid the area. This work is taking place on behalf of Bethel High School’s public road improvement project.

👷🏽Today is Professional Engineers Day!

Licensed professional engineers not only possess technical skills, but are committed to protecting public health, safety and welfare. Pierce County PPW's professional engineers demonstrate those values every day as they support building, operating and maintaining our county infrastructure.

🏆 Thank you to our amazing professional engineers for all that you do!

🚧 If you’re traveling in the South Hill area on 122nd Ave E, work has started to improve ADA accessibility from 170th St E to 168th St E. Until early September, contractors will be on site between 7 am and 4 pm to complete the project.

⌛ Expect delays as one lane of traffic will be shifting to the left turn lane during work hours Please plan a little extra time in your travel.

More information can be found online at: piercecountywa.gov/2024ADAImprovements

🌾 It’s National Farmers Market Week! 🌾

Let’s celebrate fresh produce, homemade goodies, and unique finds available right in our own community. 🌽🍓🥕

This week, let’s show our support for the local farmers and vendors who make Pierce County’s farmers markets so special. Head out to a farmers market near you and discover some new favorites!

piercecountywa.gov/5284/Farmers-Markets

We’re launching the Washington Families Clean Energy Credits Program! Funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act, the program will provide a one-time $200 energy bill credit for low- to moderate-income residential electric utility customers.

What do you need to do?
Act now! Check your eligibility and apply at wacleanenergycredits.com before Sept. 15. Applications are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian and Ukrainian.

How does it work?
Commerce will distribute funds to all electric utilities in the state to pass on to eligible customer accounts. The credit will then be applied directly to your electric bill.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3y8amIe

🍎 Curious about planting and maintaining fruit trees and shrubs?

Learn about perennial food production during the upcoming "Edible Gardens: Fruit Trees" class.

The free class runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10 at Gallucci Learning Garden in Tacoma.

🌐 Register at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/SustainableSolutions.

👋 Fox Island area residents. Will we see you Thursday evening for the Fox Island Bridge Open House?

🏫 Drop by Artondale Elementary School on Thursday between 5 - 7 pm to walk through the Farmer's Market style open house. This is an opportunity to talk to the engineers working on the Type, Size, and Location Study and share your feedback on pedestrian and bike use on the bridge.

💻 Can't make it to the in-person event? Click through the information online at your own pace between now and August 11. Visit piercecountywa.gov/foxislandbridge to get started.

🥕 Learn how to save money and reduce food waste during our "Cooking With Scraps" class!

This free Sustainable Solutions class runs from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 on Zoom.

Explore meal planning, cooking with scraps, utilizing leftovers in creative ways, and preserving.

🌐 Register at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/SustainableSolutions.

The sewer project road closure on and around Spanaway Loop Road South has been postponed due to a materials delay. The 13-day closure of 116th Street South between Spanaway Loop Road South and Ainsworth Avenue South, which was anticipated to begin July 29, is now expected to begin no earlier than mid-August.

That work must be completed before the closure of Spanaway Loop Road South between 116th Street South and Garfield Avenue South can begin. We will provide an updated time frame for that closure at a later date.

For more information, please visit www.PierceCountyWa.gov/SpanawayLoopClosure

🚧 Attention travelers in the Frederickson area. On July 26, and August 2, there will be night work on 176th Street East and Canyon Road East to grind and repave uneven spots of the roadway. 🛣️

Travelers can expect single-lane traffic in each direction at certain points during the hours of 7 pm and 5:45 am. 🚗

Today, Pierce County Planning and Public Works received the Best County Project - Award of Excellence from Washington State Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration! The awarded project on 121st Street South, created safer pedestrian and bike routes with new sidewalks, a marked crosswalk, pedestrian-activated flashing beacons, bike lanes, and streetlights.

This recognition is a testament to the excellent teams within the department and our dedication to support livable and vibrant communities in Pierce County.

Congratulations to all!

WSDOT

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: The closure of Spanaway Loop Road South between 116th Street South and Garfield Street South will be postponed due to a materials delay. The Spanaway Loop closure cannot take place until the 13-day closure of 116th Street South between Spanaway Loop Road South and Ainsworth Avenue South is completed. The 116th Street South closure, originally planned for late July, is now expected to begin no earlier than mid-August. We will provide an updated time frame for the Spanaway Loop closure at a later date.
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🚧 The Spanaway Loop update you’ve been waiting for is here: Spanaway Loop Road South is expected to close between 116th Street South and Garfield Street South beginning Monday, August 12, through late October. The closure will extend from Garfield Street South to Military Road South in August for repaving – exact dates to come.

During this time, brief closures of 116th Street South and Garfield Street South may be necessary near their intersections with Spanaway Loop Road South.

The road closures will be in place 24/7 during the work period. Local access will be available for emergency vehicles and residents who need to use Spanaway Loop Road South.

We understand this closure will have an impact on many travelers. The detour route is being finalized and will be shared as soon as it's available. We encourage you to plan alternate routes and adjust your travel schedule if possible. Please slow down and drive safely near work areas.

For maps, more details and to sign up for email updates, please visit www.PierceCountyWa.gov/SpanawayLoopClosure.

🥕 Enjoy your summer abundance throughout the year!

Learn the basics of freezing, dehydrating, and canning during the upcoming "Edible Gardens: Preserving the Harvest" class.

The free class runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27 via Zoom and at Washington State University-Puyallup.

🌐 Register at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/SustainableSolutions.