Downtown Olympia intersection closed after collision damaged traffic signal
The intersection of Capitol Way and Fourth Avenue currently is closed for repairs, the city of Olympia announced Monday.
Sarah Greene, the traffic operations supervisor for the Public Works Department, explained that a car crashed into a downtown Olympia intersection’s traffic signal pole.
The pole tipped over and landed on a nearby building. The vehicle also hit the signal box, attached to the pole, which disabled all four traffic lights.
Greene anticipates that repair crews, who are actively on site, will have repaired the signal pole within the next hour or two.
The intersection will flash red until the new signal box is fully operational. Greene reminded locals that a flashing red light should be treated as a four-way stop.
Detours are in place to guide motorists around the closure, but locals should expect delays and try to avoid the area.
This is a developing story.
This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 11:14 AM.