Controlled burning at Tumwater, street closures in Olympia

Tumwater is warning motorists passing 93rd Avenue SW west of I-5 and the 8400 block of Old Highway 99 SE tomorrow, October 4, to Thursday, October 6, of slow-moving traffic in the area while Olympia will close Washington Street between 5th Avenue and Legion Way October 4, and a section of Franklin Street between A Avenue NE and Market Street NE  October and Tuesday, October 11.

Controlled  burning

City crews will be doing some controlled burning at 2907 93rd Avenue SW and 8410 Old Highway 99 SE, depending on wind and weather conditions, the city said in its press release, adding that the “appearance and smell of drifting smoke near these sites may distract drivers.”

The city assured that there will be a private crew specializing in managing controlled burns on the sites to monitor the fires.

“Drive carefully and watch for slow traffic,” Tumwater warned.

Community members may contact the city’s non-emergency dispatch (360) 704-2740 or Tumwater Fire Department (360) 754-4170 for concerns and additional information.

Olympia street closures

Washington Street will be closed to accommodate maintenance at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. A detour will be in place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

"Travelers may experience delays and the sidewalk directly in front the Washington Center will be closed," Olympia explained. "Pedestrian access to nearby businesses will remain open. "

Meanwhile, Franklin Street will be closed off from 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. this and next Tuesday, October 4th and October 11, due to crane work at the LOTT Wastewater Treatment Plant.

"Signage for detour routes will be provided," said the city, "although it is encouraged to avoid this area if possible. 

Questions and concerns may be addressed to Olympia Senior Plans Examiner Tiffani King through tking@ci.olympia.wa.us or (360) 753-8257.