Witte Road SE – Phase 3 Improvements, from SR 169 to SE 240th Street is well underway with the installation of a joint utility trench with new utility vaults continuing along the east side of Witte Road SE, that is now north of SE 237. This trench is part of the underground conversion of power and communication to underground is about 2/3 complete as of May 15 and is scheduled to be completed in the first week of June.
A safe pedestrian route will be maintained at all times. Traffic control will change this week as the utility trench progresses toward the intersection of SR 169. Street trees and low level shrubs will be installed in the planter strip adjacent to the new sidewalk that will be constructed later this summer and early fall. Portable messaging signs in advance of the project on Witte Rd SE and along SR 169 both north and south of Witte Road SE are in place and will remain through the duration of the project. Expect periodic delays on Witte Road during construction hours weekdays. SE 240 Street can be used as an alternate route.
Traffic impacts:
From Monday, May 18 to June 5
North of SE 237 – Witte Road SE northbound and right turn lane will be closed. The left turn lanes from Witte Road SE onto northbound SR 169 will only be allowed.
