Work Completed
(March 31 – April 4): Crews lowered iron in the roadway, including manhole and valve lids, in preparation for grinding down the existing asphalt surface by two inches.
No Construction Scheduled: April 7 – April 11
Upcoming Work:
Week of April 14:
Activities will include grinding and isolated pavement repair in preparation for the new asphalt. The grinding is noisy, and those nearby can expect to feel vibration. Traffic will remain open during these activities with the assistance of traffic control staff. A driveway may be blocked for a few minutes while our grinding machine moves past.
Night Paving (April 21 & 22, 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM):
This activity is weather dependent and may have to shift. In order to pave, dry conditions are needed with surface temperatures above 40 degrees. We have sent out information about the noise variance that the City has obtained on behalf of our contractor. We also have sent out postcards. There will be one last notification to a localized group that will get notifications hung on their doors letting them know of the upcoming paving dates. Please continue to watch the City’s website for updates.
Why night paving?
Paving at night helps maintain access to critical facilities like urgent care and minimizes disruptions in this busy area, which includes commercial businesses, medical services, the YMCA, and the Boys & Girls Club.
During night paving, traffic will be kept moving with the help of flaggers, but driveway access will be blocked for extended periods while the new asphalt cools.
What's Next:
After paving, crews will raise the utility iron back to grade and paint new roadway striping. Weather depending, we aim to complete all work by May 1. Please be patient, drive cautiously, and stay alert to protect our traffic control crew.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping everyone stay safe.
Questions?
Contact Gael Fisk at gfisk@mukilteowa.gov or 425-263-8080.