Construction Project Will Impact W. Maxwell Starting Monday

W. Maxwell Ave. will close for traffic signal upgrades from August 25 to September 19, affecting both directions between N. Elm St. and N.

Walnut St. This closure is part of the Maxwell Pettet to Walnut Bike/Pedestrian project, designed to enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure with new sidewalks, bike lanes, and crosswalk improvements. The project aims to better connect the West Central Neighborhood with AM Cannon Park, the West Central Community Center, and the Centennial Trail. Motorists should expect detours, with eastbound traffic on Pettet Dr. redirected at Belt St.

and westbound traffic on W. Maxwell Ave. detoured at Monroe St. Local access will be maintained during non-working hours to assist impacted businesses. The project is funded by the Washington State Pedestrian/Bike Program and the Washington Climate Commitment Act, which supports sustainable infrastructure projects.

Current obstruction information is available on the city's construction webpage. A construction and detour map is also provided for drivers.