Stinson Avenue Overlay and Intersection Improvements

ALERT: Updated Friday, April 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

• The 10-day full closure of the Stinson/Rosedale intersection is over and detours have been removed. The new mini roundabout is now open to motorists.  
• There will continue to be traffic interruptions and intermittent traffic control until the project is fully completed.
• Work remaining includes landscape restoration, finish work, pavement striping, and the installation of illumination and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs).

Project Description

Construction work for the Stinson Ave. project commenced on March 29, 2021 and will continue into the summer. The project includes the construction a new compact roundabout at the Rosedale/Stinson intersection, reconstruction of the intersection at Grandview/Stinson, pedestrian improvements along Stinson Ave., and a pavement overlay on Stinson from Grandview St. to Rosedale St.

We appreciate your continued patience during the completion of this project.

Current Project Schedule

• Complete the landscape restoration, finish work, pavement striping.
• All work is weather dependent.

Primary Project Contacts

Laura Pettitt, Tourism & Communications Director at 253-853-3554 or by email at communications@gigharborwa.gov

Kyle Neiman, Construction Supervisor at 253-853-7607  

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38th Avenue Improvements Phase 1 Project

Project Description:

The city is working with the consultant David Evans and Associates to finalize design work on a capital improvement project along the east side of 38^th Avenue. The limits of this project are from Briarwood Lane to the southerly city limits. The work generally consists of incorporating Low Impact Development Standards (LID) for a bike lane, sidewalk, biofiltration swale, and pedestrian lighting. This project includes the first phase of improvements to provide pedestrian safety in City limits leading to two schools located just outside City limits. A grant from the Department of Ecology reimbursed some of the design costs.

Project Schedule

• Pending

Primary Project Contact

Marcos McGraw, Project Engineer at mcgrawm@cityofgigharbor.net

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Burnham Drive & Harborview Drive ½-width Roadway Improvements Project - Design and Permiting

Project Description

The City is working with consultant David Evans and Associates in completing the preliminary design and permitting associated with  street  improvements along Burnham Drive in compliance with City of Gig Harbor Public Works Standards.  The project consists of adding bike lanes, sidewalk, planter strip, and pedestrian lighting on the east side of the roadway between Austin Street and Harbor Hill Drive.  It also includes incorporating  LID stormwater elements to reduce runoff, providing flow control, and providing stormwater quality treatment.  

Project Schedule

• Pending

Primary Project Contact

Marcos McGraw, Project Engineer at mcgrawm@cityofgigharbor.net

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Lift Station #6 Replacement - Ryan Street

Project Description

Replacement of the underground lift station at the existing site.

Project Schedule

• Virtual Open House held: 9/16/20 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.
• Final design and permitting underway
• Construction planned for early summer 2021 with completion anticipated by the end of 2021

Primary Project Contact

Trent Ward, PE, City Engineer at wardt@cityofgigharbor.net

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