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City of Tumwater news releases 

The city publishes news releases with important events and information. News releases are sent to local media outlets, the e-Notification subscriber list, and posted on the city website.

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2nd Avenue Construction Update

Post Date:07/27/2026 11:54 a.m.

Construction on the intersection of 2nd and Linwood Avenues is progressing rapidly. Asphalt and paving is complete and paint-striping will begin the week of July 27. Crews anticipate opening the intersection sooner than the originally anticipated date of mid-August. 

Following the opening of the intersection, crews will begin paving 2nd Avenue between B Street and 3rd Avenue. An approximately half-mile stretch of 2nd Avenue will be closed between B Street and 3rd Avenue through September. 

Download detour route maps and read more about the 2nd Avenue Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements Project. 

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