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Southeast May Valley Road is now open to traffic

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:40:00 GMT

Southeast May Valley Road is now open to traffic and the new May Creek Bridge is completed.

Saturday lane closure on Southeast 128th Street

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:26:00 GMT

The King County Road Services Division will be continuing work on sidewalk ramps at the intersection of Southeast 128th Street and 156th Avenue Southeast in the Renton Highlands. The project will require closing the eastbound curb lane on Southeast 128th Street from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Paving work set to begin on Kent/Auburn area roads

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Paving work set to begin on Kent/Auburn area roads

The King County Road Services Division is reminding motorists that repaving work will begin at 7 p.m. this evening on S. 272nd Street/S. 277th St. between 31st Ave. S. and West Valley Highway, and along West Valley Highway from S. 277th Street to 285th Street. The paving work is expected to continue through Sept 3.

To minimize impacts to motorists, most of the work will be limited to the hours of 7 p.m. - 5 a.m. The work will involve single-lane closures in each direction.

Road near Wild Waves closed Monday Aug. 23

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:02:00 GMT

South 360th Street will be closed near Wild Waves amusement park on Aug. 23 from 7:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M. while crews from the King County Roads Services Division make repairs to the roadway. The street will be closed from Enchanted Parkway South to 22nd Place South.

Saturday lane closure on Southeast 128th Street

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:06:00 GMT

Sonic Booms

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:49:00 GMT

Two sonic booms heard Tuesday throughout King and Pierce Counties were from a pair of F-15 fighter jets out of Portland, Oregon. According to the FAA and Seattle Police, the jets were scrambled in response to a temporary intrusion by a private aircraft into a restricted flight zone established around Boeing Field. The airport is where Air Force One landed earlier in the day as part of President Obama’s visit to the area. Law enforcement officials describe the incident as routine and not a threat.

Hot weather safety tips

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:56:00 GMT

Stay cool by utilizing malls, movie theaters, libraries and other public facilities to get out of the heat. Also follow safety guidelines outlined below.

While there are currently no official King County sponsored cooling centers open, King County libraries are open during normal hours. Click here for locations and hours.

Tips on heat and health
Signs and symptoms of heat related illness may vary but can include: heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting.

Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which can cause death or permanent disability unless treated immediately. Symptoms of heat stroke include an extremely high body temperature (above 103°F); red, hot, and dry skin; rapid, strong pulse; nausea, confusion and unconsciousness. Public Health - Seattle & King County is urging people to take precautions and monitor themselves and others for signs and symptoms of heat related illness and call for medical aid as necessary.

Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and stay in air-conditioned buildings such as public libraries and community centers, malls and movie theaters. Check on relatives and neighbors, particularly those with health issues. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows rolled down.

More hot weather safety tips are available at www.kingcounty.gov/health/BeatTheHeat

Unhealthy levels of smog forecast this weekend for King, Pierce counties

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:10:00 GMT

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency forecasts high levels of ozone pollution (smog) this weekend for the Cascade foothills of King and Pierce counties. For details, visit pscleanair.org

One month closure for 322nd Avenue NE near Duvall

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:18:00 GMT

King County will close 322nd Avenue Northeast at approximately the 13000 block southeast of Duvall for one month starting Monday, Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. During the closure, crews will be replacing a culvert under the roadway. Motorists can detour via Kelly Road Northeast and Northeast Big Rock Road.

Saturday lane closure on Southeast 128th Street

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:23:00 GMT

Saturday lane closure on Southeast 128th Street

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:39:00 GMT

Road south of Cottage Lake closed Aug. 9-Sept. 30

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:33:00 GMT

A portion of Northeast 165th Street near 183rd Place Northeast south of Cottage Lake will be closed to replace a small bridge. The closure begins Monday, Aug. 9 at 7 a.m. and is expected to last through September. Motorists can detour via: 174th Avenue Northeast, Northeast Woodinville-Duvall Road; and Avondale Road Northeast.

Bridge construction - road closure coming

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:22:00 GMT

Construction of the North Twin Improvement Project is ready to begin Monday July 26, 2010. In order to facilitate the construction of the necessary bridge repairs and improvements, 16th Ave. S. will be COMPLETELY CLOSED - both directions south of S. 250th to S. 251st Place until probably just after Labor Day holiday weekend.

Beginning sometime AFTER Labor Day, the road 16th Ave. S. south of S.250th will be closed to southbound traffic. NORTH BOUND LANES WILL BE OPEN. This partial closure will likely be in effect through the end of the year.

Please pay attention to construction signage for detours, actual dates, etc.

We will be providing additional notices and other information about the project on the City’s website at:
www.desmoineswa.gov/dept/pub works/NorthTwinBridge.html

Dan Brewer, Transportation Engineer, City of Des Moines

(206) 870-6581

dbrewer@desmoineswa.gov