Sumner-Buckley Highway East - 258th Avenue East to West Mason Avenue (CRP 5914)

What’s Happening

Work to resurface Sumner-Buckley Highway East from 258th Avenue East to West Mason Avenue at the Buckley city limits began April 4. 


Site preparation work took place the week of April 4. Work resumed the week of May 2 after being delayed due to weather. 


Paving is complete and project completion is expected in early August. 

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About the Project

Planned improvements to Sumner-Buckley Highway East from 258th Avenue East to West Mason Avenue (Buckley City Limits) are intended to preserve the existing roadway. The improvements would include the following:


  • Resurface the roadway with an asphalt overlay.
  • Replace some guardrail segments.
  • Regrade a section of the roadway side slope.

Traffic impacts

Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, unless otherwise noted.


The two-lane road may be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic during work hours. A pilot car may lead motorists through the work area.

Funding

ICON Materials is the project’s contractor. The construction cost is approximately $1.1 million and is funded with Washington State County Road Administration Board Rural Arterial Program funds.

Project Timeline

January 19, 2022: Bid Opening date.


January 27, 2022: Pierce County awarded the contract to ICON Materials


March 28, 2022: Pierce County hosted the Pre-Construction Meeting


April 4, 2022:  Notice to Proceed date.


July 22, 2022: Substantial Completion


August 8, 2022: Physical Completion

Contact Us


Andrew Davis, P.E.

Construction Supervisor

Phone: (253) 798-6913

Address:

2702 S 42nd Street, Suite 109

Tacoma, WA 98409


ICON Materials
Contractor

Phone: (206) 575-3200

Address:

1508 Valentine Ave SE

Pacific, WA 98047