Olympia warns of road congestion during construction

Olympia will make road repairs that may affect traffic in the following months, according to a City of Olympia statement.

State Avenue and Franklin Street will be fully closed on a still undisclosed date this coming spring, said the press release, contingent to weather and availability of materials.

According to the City, they opted for a full closure to allow crews to work safely and avoid longer disruption on traffic and parking.

Residents and passersby are advised to expect the following during construction, expected to be done between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

• Noise, vibration, dust, and debris
• Driveway closures
• Street and/or lane closures
• Water shutoffs during water main and trenching work; affected residents and businesses will be notified at least two days in advance by our Public Works Department
• Large machinery and truck activity
• Construction staging and parking impacts near the construction sites
• Crosswalk and sidewalk closures, and detours for people walking and biking

City authorities will coordinate with businesses, residents, customers, and commuters who may be affected and provide advance notification and detour information as needed.

Concerns and questions may be sent out to the Franklin Street Improvement Outreach Team hotline 360-216-7720.