Sumner-Tapps Highway Guardrail Work

Overhead image of existing Sumner-Tapps Highway with lines overlaid showing new channelization of lanes.

Its been a busy 2021 and 2022 on Sumner-Tapps Highway! There are four separate projects or events scheduled for 2021 and 2022, and this is the place to keep track of project progress, upcoming traffic warnings, and corridor concerns. The City of Sumner has lined up two major roadway preservation projects that utilize federal funds. And there's a utility project. And a major detour weekend too? No work at the 64th Intersection, but that is a bigger project that is in preliminary design right now. There's still a large funding gap to build those improvements, but we're positioning the project for federal grant opportunities. You can find out more about that project here:https://connects.sumnerwa.gov/166th-410_interchange

Project One: Resurfacing (Complete)

Project Two: Guardrail Replacement

The guardrail replacement project will upgrade and replace the existing guardrail that has reached the end of its serviceable life. New guardrail at current design height will be extended with appropriate end treatments to protect motorists to today's improved roadside design standards.

Project Three: Pole Relocation (In Progress)

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will be relocating some of their utility poles at our request to improve safety in the corridor. This is done at no cost to the City under a utility agreement. There are many utilities on those poles, so multiple utility companies will be involved in the work.

Project Four: NB SR 167 Weekend Detour (Complete)


City staff will be working hard to ensure that you are inconvenienced as little as possible. But, as with all road construction, there will be inconveniences. So follow the project in the email sign-up in the lower right of this page to keep up with the latest information!

Its been a busy 2021 and 2022 on Sumner-Tapps Highway! There are four separate projects or events scheduled for 2021 and 2022, and this is the place to keep track of project progress, upcoming traffic warnings, and corridor concerns. The City of Sumner has lined up two major roadway preservation projects that utilize federal funds. And there's a utility project. And a major detour weekend too? No work at the 64th Intersection, but that is a bigger project that is in preliminary design right now. There's still a large funding gap to build those improvements, but we're positioning the project for federal grant opportunities. You can find out more about that project here:https://connects.sumnerwa.gov/166th-410_interchange

Project One: Resurfacing (Complete)

Project Two: Guardrail Replacement

The guardrail replacement project will upgrade and replace the existing guardrail that has reached the end of its serviceable life. New guardrail at current design height will be extended with appropriate end treatments to protect motorists to today's improved roadside design standards.

Project Three: Pole Relocation (In Progress)

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will be relocating some of their utility poles at our request to improve safety in the corridor. This is done at no cost to the City under a utility agreement. There are many utilities on those poles, so multiple utility companies will be involved in the work.

Project Four: NB SR 167 Weekend Detour (Complete)


City staff will be working hard to ensure that you are inconvenienced as little as possible. But, as with all road construction, there will be inconveniences. So follow the project in the email sign-up in the lower right of this page to keep up with the latest information!

  • Caution, Falling Speeds Ahead!

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    With the resurfacing project ramping up, the contractor will be installing new speed limit signs reducing the speed limit through the work zone area to 35 mph. This will provide a environment for the construction team to complete their work efficiently and increase safely. Not to worry, after the project is complete, speeds will be increased back to 45 mph. But in the mean time, please be mindful of your speed through the project work zone, keep your eyes on the road for workers, and respect their workplace by giving 'em a brake!

  • Signs are Up, Construction starts April 26th, Rough Road Ahead!

    Miles Resources, the Contractor for the project, will begin work on the resurfacing project on April 26th. Major work will occur overnights during weekdays (Sun night-Thurs night). The top layer of asphalt will be removed, and travelers will experience grooved pavement for the next few weeks. Expect lane shifts and reduced lane widths during daytime hours, and expect a 1-lane operation with flaggers and a pilot car overnight during major operations.

  • Safety Evaluation Memo Addendum Added

    A new document has been added on the right side of this web page that further describes the analysis completed during the safety evaluation. Hopefully this helps answer a few questions related to the study.

Page last updated: 25 Mar 2024, 11:15 AM