Word on the Street: Improvements to Jahn Ave NW/32nd St NW/22nd Ave NW

What's Happening

We're improving approximately 4,400' of roadway along Jahn Ave NW , 32nd St NW and 22nd Ave NW from approximately 1,000' south of 36th St NW to 24th St NW (CRP 5540). Improvements, designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, include:

• Providing 4' - 6' paved shoulders to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Providing stormwater treatment and flow control facilities.

November 2009

• Engineering: We are in the Preliminary Engineering Phase of the project, which includes reviewing the existing site conditions in order to identify potential impacts of widening the existing shoulder on both sides of the roadway. Assessing stormwater needs.
• Land: Parcel maps and property owner lists are being prepared.
• Survey: Survey identifying existing roadway topography and right-of-way is complete.

• April 2009 to January 2010: Assessing project needs.
• January 2010: Complete preliminary engineering, construction cost estimate, and preliminary right-of-way plans.
• To be determined: Right-of-way acquisition, final engineering and construction.

Contact - Engineering Resources Supervisor:
Email: Gregory M. Hess, P.E. (gregory.hess@co.pierce.wa.us) for more information.
Phone: (253) 798-2283

Pierce County Public Works and Utilities
Transportation Services
4301 South Pine Street, Suite 446
Tacoma, Washington 98409-7207

CRP 5540 | November 2009