October 10 Weekly Rainier Ave. S. Project Update

Nighttime final paving and asphalt overlay is 90% complete! See night work in action!

Road impacts

  • Intermittent nighttime closures continue at S. 2nd St, Tobin St, Victoria St, Hayes Pl, Nelson Pl NW, and NW 3rd Pl. Intermittent nighttime closures for final paving and asphalt overlay began on Monday, September 22.
  • Uniformed Police Officers (UPOs) will be on site as needed at intersections from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to assist with traffic flow

Please note: Paving work is subject to weather conditions. Local access will be maintained during these temporary closures, and temporary barricades will be set up for safe passage.

Nighttime work

Nighttime construction for the final paving and asphalt overlay began on September 22 and will continue through mid-October. See FAQs on project page for what to expect during night work.

Project look-ahead schedule

  • September
    • Nighttime final paving and asphalt overlay along the corridor and side streets
    • Grading and paving of driveways
  • October-November
    • Nighttime final paving and asphalt overlay
    • Installation of traffic medians
    • Striping
    • Landscaping, including installation of trees, lawns, and planting beds


Full details available here: Look Ahead Schedule(PDF, 90KB) (updated 10/9/2025)


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