Canyon Road East - 400' North of 84th St E to 72nd St E (CRP 5736)
What’s Happening
Construction on a project to enhance safety and relieve traffic congestion on Canyon Road East from 400 feet north of 84th Street East to 72nd Street East began April 11. The project is expected to be complete in Fall 2023.
Utility relocation work began August 2022 and was completed on May 19, 2023. Starting May 22, crews continued storm sewer installation.
Starting June 12, 2023, a detour between 72nd Street East and 84th Street East for southbound traffic will be in place during regular working hours. Northbound traffic will be able to continue through the work zone. Southbound traffic will be routed to Woodland Ave East and Waller Road East. We are expecting the work requiring the detour to be complete by the end of June.
Paving north of 72nd Street East on the East side of Canyon Road will take place the week of Oct. 17. Road widening work will continue this fall with grinding and paving activities, this work is weather dependent.
Contact Information
Andrew Davis, P.E. Construction Supervisor Phone: (253) 798-6913
Address: 2702 S 42nd Street, Suite 109 Tacoma, WA 98409
Pivetta Brother's Construction Inc. Contractor Phone: (253) 862-7890
Planned improvements to Canyon Road East from 400' North of 84th Street East to 72nd Street East (CRP 5736) are intended to enhance safety and relieve traffic congestion, and include the following:
Expanding to five lanes with a two-way left-turn lane.
Adding concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks from 400' North of 84th Street East to 72nd Street East.
Adding street lighting.
Improving the traffic signal at 72nd Street East.
Adding an enclosed storm drain system, as well as stormwater treatment and storage facilities.
Site preparation work will take place through mid-July. Crews will also install the main portion of the new storm drain system during summer months.
Utility relocation work is expected to begin early August and run through Spring 2023. Construction will then resume in the summer and run through late Fall 2023.
Pivetta Brother’s Construction is the project’s contractor. The construction cost is approximately $7.65 million and is funded with Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Urban Arterial Program funds, federal Surface Transportation Program funds, and local Traffic Impact Fees.
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