This I-5 on-ramp in Tumwater will be closed through April. Here’s what to expect
Drivers cannot take the northbound Interstate 5 on-ramp from westbound Trosper Road Southwest in Tumwater until April.
The on-ramp closed at exit 102 on Tuesday. The closure will allow work crews to construct the northern half of a new roundabout on Trosper Road, according to a news release from the City of Tumwater.
Drivers can expect to see a signed detour directing them to access northbound I-5 at Tumwater Boulevard for the duration of the closure. Work crews have reportedly shifted lanes to maintain two-way traffic on Trosper Road, and pedestrians should still be able to access Trosper Road along its southside.
This construction is part of the Capitol Boulevard Corridor Project, a $12.5 million effort to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety along Trosper Road from the I-5 overpass to Capitol Boulevard and the northbound I-5 off- and on-ramps.
The current closure will last until April 1. Crews will then focus on building a new roundabout on Capitol Boulevard through June, according to the city’s timeline. The city expects to complete the entire project by August.
Work crews previously built a new street called Sixth Avenue that connected Lee Street to a new roundabout. The final configuration will feature three new roundabouts in total.
More information about the project can be found on the city’s website.
This story was originally published January 3, 2024 at 9:45 AM.
