Delays on Mountain Highway Starting May 1 

Expect long delays along a six-mile stretch on Mountain Highway East, between 267^th St E and SR 702 for three construction projects. 

WSDOT will be removing two barriers to fish passages and repairing miles of the highway surface. The project is expected to run into the fall of 2023. Anticipate day or night one-way alternating traffic during work hours. Those heading for Mt. Rainier should allow for extra time for their trip. 

This construction will be a hardship for local businesses, so please keep them in mind for your needs. 

Travelers can sign up for email updates, real-time traffic information (available on the WSDOT app), or view the real-time map to learn more about the $15.9 million project.

Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on a draft plan to implement timed-entry reservations during peak visitation

Mount Rainier National Park released a draft Nisqually to Paradise Corridor Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for public review and comment. It includes a preferred alternative to implement a timed-entry reservation system at three park entrances during peak visitation hours during the summer months. 

The press release was recently shared. Go here to view the draft plan and submit public comments.

The public comment period will be 45 days. A virtual public meeting is scheduled for May 3 to provide an overview of the Draft Plan, and alternatives, and answer questions. You can register for the meeting here: https://forms.office.com/g/8zkB138MNf 

A New Long-Term Tourism Destination Strategic Plan Needs Your Input!

Please complete the online survey to help us develop a 10-year tourism plan. It is administered by Pierce County Economic Development in partnership with the Tourism Promotion Area Hotel Commission and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Your input is critical. The survey is now open and will close Friday, May 12. The survey may take approximately 15 minutes. For more details and updates, visit PierceCountyWa.gov/TourismSurvey.

As always,

Grateful for you!