Upcoming Chip Seal Road Closures

The City of Tacoma is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for upcoming road closures and chip seal road maintenance efforts. Chip sealing involves laying down a layer of hot liquid asphalt, following with a layer of clean gravel and finishing by rolling the gravel into the asphalt. This is used on top of an existing street to seal and even out cracked surfaces, which serves to protect roads from deterioration. To perform the work, roads will need to be closed to all traffic, except emergency vehicles, and detours will be in place per the following schedule:

• Week of July 20: McKinley Ave East from East 72nd to East 96th streets from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Weeks of July 20, and July 27: East/South 96th Street from McKinley Avenue East to South Steele Street from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Week of July 27: Jackson Avenue from SR – 16 to North 17th Street from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Weeks of July 27, and August 3: 45th Avenue Northeast from Browns Point Boulevard to Northshore Parkway from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Weeks of July 27, and August 3: Norpoint Way from 29th Street Northeast to 49th Avenue Northeast from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This project is estimated to be completed within 15 days; however a week could be added for unexpected interruptions. Street Operations coordinates its maintenance work with Pierce Transit, Tacoma Fire, and the Tacoma Police Department. All projects and their schedules are weather dependent and subject to change. Project notification boards posted in the area will further identify work dates.

Those with questions or concerns may contact Project Supervisor Rich Barber at rbarber@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5497.