2018 Annual Overlay Project—Military Road South

This project will overlay Military Road South from the Interstate 5/South 200th Street Bridge overpass to South 209th Street. Pavement repair, storm drainage infrastructure, and traffic signal improvements are also included in the scope of work. Paving is complete and final restoration and striping work are in progress. Public Works is grateful for the community’s patience and cooperation throughout the duration of this project.

South 166th Street “Safe Routes to School” Project

This “Safe Routes to School” grant-funded project includes construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage facilities, installation of an enhanced crosswalk, pedestrian lighting, and radar speed feedback signs. Construction is ongoing. Crews are currently working on final restoration, striping, and installing pedestrian lighting.

Military Road South and South 152nd Street

Improvements for this road reconstruction and safety project include construction of bike lanes, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, new pavement, installation of street lighting, upgraded and interconnected signalization with pedestrian crossings, construction of a right turn lane on Eastbound South 152nd Street, and the elimination of the skewed intersection at Tukwila International Boulevard and Military Road South. On May 14, Johansen Construction Company was awarded the contract to construct this project. Construction is expected to begin in late June 2019.

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2019 Annual Overlay Project—Des Moines Memorial Drive South

This project will overlay Des Moines Memorial Drive South from South 128th Street to South 136th
Street. Pavement repair, storm drainage infrastructure, and traffic signal improvements are also included in the scope of work. Mile Resources is the contractor for this project. Construction is expected to begin in early June 2019.

Des Moines Memorial Drive South and South 200th Street Intersection

Improvements for this intersection include construction of bike lanes, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, new pavement, installation of street lighting, a new traffic signal system with pedestrian crossings, left turn lanes for all approaches, and construction of a right turn lane on westbound South 200th Street. Final design and right-of-way acquisition are in progress. Advertising for construction bids is tentatively scheduled for early June 2019.

34th Avenue South Project

This “Safe Routes to School” project includes construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage facilities, installation of an enhanced crosswalk, pedestrian lighting, landscaping, and underground conversion of aerial utilities. Design and right-of-way acquisition are ongoing. Advertising for construction bids for this project is scheduled for December of 2019.

South 200th Street Shared-Use Path

This project includes building a new separated shared-use path along South 200th Street between 12th Place South and the Des Moines Creek Trailhead. The project will provide pedestrian connections to street improvements that will be constructed at the intersection of Des Moines Memorial Drive South and South 200th Street, and a connection to existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities accessing the Angle Lake Light Rail Station. Design and right-of-way acquisition are in progress. Advertising for construction bids for this project is scheduled for December of 2019.