Traffic Improvements In Richland: What Commuters Should Know

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Attention Richland commuters! Heads up. Know before you go, or you may end up spending more time in your vehicle than you originally planned.

Richland and surrounding areas are in the process of several traffic improvements. All of these improvement projects are set to wrap up before the winter season begins.

Traffic Diversions and Projects to be Aware of This Upcoming Week:

• South George Washington Way (Comstock Street to Aaron Drive) - Expect periodic lane closures. Thursday, November 6th, the outside southbound lane and the Aaron Drive/Adams intersection will close for paving. Detours will be posted.

• George Washington Way (Jadwin Avenue to Bradley Boulevard) - Cascade Natural Gas work continuing through Friday, November 7th. Multiple lane closures. Expect DELAYS between Lee Boulevard and Bradley Boulevard

• State Route 240 and Hagen Road - Night paving is continuing. Expect night-time delays and/or detours. Please travel with EXTRA caution in dark work zones.

• Gage Boulevard and Leslie Road intersection - ADA ramp and pedestrian improvements continue. Watch for lane shifts and workers in the area.

• Queensgate Drive - Ditch restoration will shift westbound lanes and temporarily close sidewalk sections between Truman Avenue and Duportail Street.

• Thayer Drive - Streetlight replacement is continuing between Richland High School and Sunset Street. Detour in place at Van Giesen Street and Thayer Drive.

• Dallas Road - Ava Way to Trowbridge Boulevard: Roundabout and widening construction will be ongoing through spring 2026. This Tuesday, Ava Way will be closed between Dallas Road and Gateway Avenue. BMS traffic will detour using Trowbridge Boulevard. EXPECT DELAYS.

• Columbia Park Trail - CLOSED west of the Steptoe Roundabout on Tuesday, November 4th from 8:30 am to 4 pm. DETOUR in place.

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This is a LOT of construction. Be patient. Slow down in work zones, follow detours, and allow PLENTY of EXTRA time to reach your destination safely.

For details visit: richlandwa.gov/trafficimpacts.

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Source: New Detours and Delays for Drivers in Richland

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