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🚧 Traffic Advisory: Short Duration Stops on SR 28 for Fiber Installation Near Soap Lake
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Washington. Local commuters and residents should be aware that ongoing infrastructure work is causing traffic interruptions on SR 28 between milepost 60 and 64, to the east of the junction of SR 17/SR 28 near Soap Lake. From Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., travelers should anticipate short duration all stops due to a utility contractor installing fiber over the highway. The work is part of a larger project scheduled for completion by April 30. For additional information or inquiries, Grant County Public Utility District can be contacted at 509-766-2505. The community is encouraged to plan for these potential delays or seek alternative routes during the noted times.
🚧 Update: Construction at SR 17 milepost 75 in Soap Lake to Affect Traffic Until May 10
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Washington. Local residents and commuters in Soap Lake are advised to plan for potential delays as construction activities on SR 17 at milepost 75, impacting Daisy St., are underway. From Monday to Thursday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., shoulder closures, lane shifts, and pedestrian detours will be in effect. A city contractor is working on curb, gutter, ramp improvements, and signal upgrades on Daisy Street. The construction is part of an infrastructure enhancement project with an anticipated completion date of May 10. For more information or additional inquiries, Soap Lake Public Works can be contacted at 509-264-1823.
Potential Utility Rate Hike in Soap Lake: Addressing Infrastructure Issues and Deficit
The Soap Lake Public Utility Committee is working on a proposal for 2024. This proposal will cover sewer, water, and solid waste rates. They plan to present their suggestions at the city council meeting on April 3rd. The committee is thinking about raising water and sewer rates. This is to deal with a $300,000 deficit that needs to be resolved this year.
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