October 16 Weekly Rainier Ave. S. Project Update

Final paving is complete! There will be no further nighttime construction through the end of the month, but it will begin again in November.

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.

Full schedule available here: Rainier Ave Full Schedule(PDF, 604KB) - Last update: 4/1/2024

Nighttime work update

Nighttime construction has ceased for the time being as the final paving and overlay for roads have been completed. It will resume in November for final striping.

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, 89KB) (updated 10/15/2025)


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