Noise, dust, water shutoffs. Construction underway on downtown Olympia’s Franklin St.
.jpg "Construction has begun on the Franklin Street improvement project in downtown Olympia. Once the work is complete, Franklin Street between Legion Way and State Avenue will have new sidewalks, street surfaces, curbs, street trees and planters, street lighting and public art.")
Construction is under way to transform Franklin Street in downtown Olympia, and it’s work that is expected to last until next year.
Once the work is complete, Franklin Street, between Legion Way and State Avenue, will have new sidewalks, street surfaces, curbs, street trees and planters, street lighting and public art, according to the city of Olympia.
But before it’s done, downtown businesses, residents and commuters will have to exercise some patience because the work will take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays, as well as occasionally at night and on the weekends, the city warns.
It also will result in periodic water shutoffs and temporary road closures. Water will be periodically shut off because the work involves the installation of a new water main between Fifth and Fourth avenues.
“Temporary water shutoffs should be expected during the connection process,” Olympia officials said in a statement. “Affected business and residents will be notified in advance.”
Commuters also can expect daytime road closures at the Fifth Avenue intersection, between Legion Way and Fourth Avenue, and at the Fourth Avenue intersection, according to the city.
Other construction impacts:
▪ Noise, vibration, dust, and debris.
▪ Large machinery and truck activity.
▪ Construction staging and parking impacts near the construction sites.
▪ Crosswalk and sidewalk closures, and detours for people walking and biking.
If you have questions about the work, you can contact the Franklin Street improvement outreach team at 360-216-7720, or at FranklinStreet@ci.olympia.wa.us. For more information, go to www.olympiawa.gov/FranklinStreet.
This story was originally published April 19, 2021 at 10:58 AM.
