Traffic Avenue/SR 410 Interchange

Construction is now underway, which means traffic will get worse in the short-term in order to get better in the long-term. Follow this page and perhaps select to receive weekly email updates from us to help you navigate through construction.

The City has deemed this transportation related project as essential and work will continue to move forward during the stay at home order issued by the governor.


March 30 - April 3

Here's what to expect for upcoming construction activities:

  • Form/Pour End Diaphragms – The work of forming the end diaphragms is underway, and these will be poured on April 1st. This work will be undertaken during day time with minimal interruption to traffic around the project site
  • Edge of Deck Forms – The Contractor will wrap up installing forms for the edges of deck on the newly installed bridge girders.
  • Deck Rebar – The Contractor will be receiving and installing deck rebar later in the week
  • Begin Wall W3 – The crews will start preparing and installing first of the four retaining walls (to the northeast side of the now installed bridge girders). This work will be undertaken during day time with minimal interruption to traffic around the project site
  • Sewer Force Main Excavation, Shoring, bypass and replacement – The Contractor has installed shoring for the sewer force main in the Mountain Circle pump station and in the area across the BNSF on the north side of the Pier 2 abutment, and is ready with a bypass to replace the force main. This work has minimum localized impact near the Mountain Circle Drive due to construction noise however no traffic impacts are anticipated.
  • Thompson Street from Traffic Ave turnoff closures will still be occasionally utilized as needed for deliveries during the day shift.


Why we're doing this project:



FUNDING PARTNERS

Please help us in thanking the many partners who came together to fund this project:

  • Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
  • Puget Sound Regional Council – Surface Transportation Program (2 separate appropriations)
  • Sound Transit
  • Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
  • Port of Tacoma (2 separate appropriations)
  • Knutson Farms
  • State of Washington (2 separate appropriations)

THE SOLUTION

Reconfigure two intersections and add travel lanes plus multi-modal lanes across SR 410 to streamline the movement of vehicles, freight, pedestrians and bicycles safely and efficiently while encouraging ridership on Sound Transit and support for South Sound businesses.

Project budget is approximately $17 million.

Construction is now underway, which means traffic will get worse in the short-term in order to get better in the long-term. Follow this page and perhaps select to receive weekly email updates from us to help you navigate through construction.

The City has deemed this transportation related project as essential and work will continue to move forward during the stay at home order issued by the governor.


March 30 - April 3

Here's what to expect for upcoming construction activities:

  • Form/Pour End Diaphragms – The work of forming the end diaphragms is underway, and these will be poured on April 1st. This work will be undertaken during day time with minimal interruption to traffic around the project site
  • Edge of Deck Forms – The Contractor will wrap up installing forms for the edges of deck on the newly installed bridge girders.
  • Deck Rebar – The Contractor will be receiving and installing deck rebar later in the week
  • Begin Wall W3 – The crews will start preparing and installing first of the four retaining walls (to the northeast side of the now installed bridge girders). This work will be undertaken during day time with minimal interruption to traffic around the project site
  • Sewer Force Main Excavation, Shoring, bypass and replacement – The Contractor has installed shoring for the sewer force main in the Mountain Circle pump station and in the area across the BNSF on the north side of the Pier 2 abutment, and is ready with a bypass to replace the force main. This work has minimum localized impact near the Mountain Circle Drive due to construction noise however no traffic impacts are anticipated.
  • Thompson Street from Traffic Ave turnoff closures will still be occasionally utilized as needed for deliveries during the day shift.


Why we're doing this project:



FUNDING PARTNERS

Please help us in thanking the many partners who came together to fund this project:

  • Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
  • Puget Sound Regional Council – Surface Transportation Program (2 separate appropriations)
  • Sound Transit
  • Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
  • Port of Tacoma (2 separate appropriations)
  • Knutson Farms
  • State of Washington (2 separate appropriations)

THE SOLUTION

Reconfigure two intersections and add travel lanes plus multi-modal lanes across SR 410 to streamline the movement of vehicles, freight, pedestrians and bicycles safely and efficiently while encouraging ridership on Sound Transit and support for South Sound businesses.

Project budget is approximately $17 million.

Ask Project Managers Michael Kosa and Andrew Leach your question(s) about the project and its construction.

Q&A

  • 1- Traffic Avenue SB turning on to WB 410 is currently a tight fit for semi trucks. Has enough clearance been allowed for this to improve? There is a fair amount of trucks but you already know that. 2-The Main St turning left on EB 410 is a short turn lane over the river. Can you work with Puyallup to re-stripe the two way left turn into a longer queue for the left turn traffic? Since it is a bridge the two way left turn lane is useless. 3- Hopefully the project will enhance the lighting for the intersection of Traffic and Thompson for the pedestrians walking to the train station for the benefit of pedestrians and traffic. Thanks, Scott

    Sgthompson56 asked 25 days ago

    Hi Scott,

    1- Yes, this intersection is being reconstructed and will allow for truck turning movements. 

    2- The left turn lane to turn left to get on eastbound SR 410 will be extended as part of the project.

    3- New pedestrian lighting will be installed in both intersections on either side of the bridges and across the new bridge as part of the project.

  • What is the current estimated completion date? The contractor's website says Aug 2020, while the Sumner Connects site says Jan 2021.

    dacoobob asked about 2 months ago

    The current estimated completion date is January 2021. 

  • Will there be a left turn arrow for those trying to access Hwy 167 North from Traffic Ave? There needs to be.

    Puyallup SDA Church asked 2 months ago

    Yes, there will be a new dedicated left turn lane and green/flashing yellow arrow signal for this turning movement. 

  • In regard to future parking, I suggest allowing commuter parking in the RPZ. I’d be willing to pay $50 per month for a sure spot. Each block could have a handful of slots, leaving the majority of slots to home owners. This no parking at all RPZ is just silly. Also, rentable scooters on the Puyallup and Sumner side would help SOME of us. Since traffic is terrible, it can take me 30 minutes to drive 3 miles, park, and catch my train. Simply intolerable!

    mayowan16 asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your suggestion.

  • Will traffic from Puyallup still have to make a left turn in order to access HWY 167 north?

    tvgjheino asked 5 months ago

    Yes, traffic from Puyallup will still have to make a left turn in order to access HWY 167 north. There will be a new dedicated left turn lane and green/flashing yellow arrow signal for this turning movement. 

  • The arrows for "To Tacoma/Seattle" and "To Bonney Lake" seem to be in the wrong place.

    LesleyP26 asked 7 months ago

    The City will inspect the detour signs and correct them if they have been installed incorrectly. Thank you for the heads up!

  • Where will sound transit commuters park once the project is complete, since the City of Sumner is no longer allowing them to park on streets near the station?

    lacey07 asked 7 months ago

    Yes, we realize it's getting really, really tough and trying to balance commuter parking (i.e. down Academy Street) with residents needing access during the day and businesses needing parking is no picnic. We're talking to Sound Transit to try to find some other options for commuters. Any suggestions? 

  • We need a Photo-enforced traffic camera on these intersections... trucks are running red lights at full speed... We need an ordinance that prohibits "Intersection blocking"... cars are crowding the intersections and stopping traffic from moving...

    jak_raft asked 7 months ago

    With this project there will be a new layout and traffic signal design at each of the intersections at either end of the Traffic Avenue Bridge. These instances of "intersection blocking" should be solved once the project is complete.

  • Now that a contractor has been selected, when is construction expected to begin?

    dacoobob asked 8 months ago

    Sorry just saw this! I am working out the kinks of this new website! Construction officially started on September 9th, 2019!