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December 19, 2022 · 1 Comment ·
Sound Transit announcement.
Last week we discussed track alignment issues that, coupled with other project challenges, will push the opening of the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension past March of 2023.
Over the past week, Sound Transit brought in experts to look at the rail problem located at the curve on Stadium Way — approximately 160 feet of track in front of Stadium High School. After consultant and staff analysis, it was determined that this track issue does not introduce additional safety concerns. This clears us to proceed with testing trains along the extension as early as the night of Dec. 20.
We are working toward launching service as soon as possible in 2023, while maintaining quality and safety. We will continue to work closely with the City of Tacoma and other partners and will keep you updated on our progress.
Construction is occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area including crews continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations.
During the holidays, the contractor will focus outside the districts. They’ll return in the new year to complete restoration. The construction and work schedule are dependent on weather. Please allow for extra travel time to get to your destination and follow detour signage. For details of the traffic control effects, please scroll down to the “Where” section.
Access is open to hospitals, medical centers and the emergency department during construction.
Please support your local businesses during construction. Let’s stay Loyal to the Local!
Continued construction and traffic restrictions along Stadium Way, N. 2nd Street, Division Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Way and the Dome District.
Entire project area:
Dome District:
Commerce/Stadium Way:
Stadium District (N. E St., N. 1st St., Division Ave.):
Hilltop/MLK Jr. Way:
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December 19, 2022 at 2:40 pm
ABOUT GOD BLESSED TIME!!!!!! Wonder how much this company has charged the City residents of all the mistakes they had to do over and over. I’m really talking about Stadium Way that was completed early this summer then all of a sudden, they had to close it and do part of it over! Is this being investigated by the city or they JUST DON’T GIVE A S**T?
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