Pioneer Street Closure - Friday Evening September 13 to Early Monday morning, September 16

This newsletter provides the most up-to-date information about road construction in the City limits and traffic impacts caused by these projects:

The first closure of Pioneer Street for the Pioneer Widening and 50th Place Roundabout project will take place between Friday evening, September 13 and early Monday morning, September 16. This will be a complete closure of Pioneer Street between S 47th Avenue to N 53rd Place, to allow the contractors to install a major stream culvert east of 47th Avenue.

A detour route will be in place along S Royle Road, Wells Drive, Timm Road, S 6th Way and S 56th Place. Drivers are also encouraged to choose an appropriate detour for their destination, for example if you are headed to La Center, consider heading north on Royle Road. Please remember to drive the appropriate speed through detours and always keep an eye out for pedestrians, cyclists and others sharing the roadway.

N 53rd Place will remain open throughout the mid-September closure, maintaining two ways in and out of the Ridgefield Costco. This closure has been scheduled on a non-peak weekend to minimize impacts on travelers.

Pioneer Street Closure for Culvert Installation:

• Date: Friday Evening, September 13 to Early Monday Morning, September 16
• Details: Pioneer Street will be closed for two days between S 47th Avenue and N 53rd Place for installation of a major stream culvert.
• Detour: S Royle Road to Wells Drive, north on Timm Road to S 6th Way and north on 56th Place to connect back with Pioneer Street. Detour Map (PDF)

The second planned closure of Pioneer Street will be scheduled for mid-October. Additional details for the second closure will be publicized at least two weeks prior.

We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we work to improve traffic capacity and flow along our highest traffic route. These efforts are crucial to enhance the overall traffic flow and safety for all residents and visitors.

For more information and updates, please visit the Pioneer Widening and 50th Place project page www.RidgefieldRoundtable.org/i5-to-royle-road;

View the online Traffic Map

Thank you for your patience and support.

Our first priority is safety! So, please use additional caution anywhere work is underway, be considerate of flaggers and workers, and report any safety concerns by calling us at 360-887-3557.