2nd Avenue Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements

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2nd Avenue Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements

Project Description

Construction began mid-January on the 2nd Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements project to address traffic flow and safety at 2nd and Linwood Avenues. The project replaces a 4-way stop with a roundabout and adds pedestrian and bicycle improvements along 2nd Avenue to encourage non-motorized travel and support Safe Routes to School. The project is slated for completion in late summer 2026.

The City collaborated with local Police and Fire Departments, Intercity Transit, and Tumwater School District to minimize disruptions to their services.

What is Happening Next?

Week of April 27 through mid-August

Detour for intersection closure PDF file

The intersection of 2nd and Linwood Avenues will close for construction of roundabout.
Thru traffic will be directed to designated detour routes.
Access will be maintained for nearby residents and businesses, though some delays may occur.
When the roundabout is complete, the intersection will reopen to traffic.
Pedestrian access will be maintained. All bicyclists must dismount and walk bicycles through the pedestrian route.

Mid-August through September

2nd Ave Reconstruction & Detour Route

2nd Avenue between B Street and 3rd Avenue will close for paving.
Thru traffic will be directed to designated detour routes.
Pedestrian access will be maintained. All bicyclists must dismount and walk bicycles through the pedestrian route.

Project Schedule

The following schedule is provided for general reference and is subject to change due to unanticipated weather, equipment, or project delays.

Dates	Work	Location	Restrictions
Mid-April through mid-August	- Underground utilities - Stormwater facilities - Curb and sidewalk - Roundabout concrete - Illumination - Final roadway paving	Intersection of 2nd Ave. & Linwood Ave.	- Intersection closed with detours - 2nd Ave. open
Mid-August through September	- Final roadway paving - Project punch list	2nd Ave. from B St. to 3rd Ave.	- Intersection open - Portions of 2nd Ave. closed with detours - On-street parking limitations

Funding

The intersection of 2nd and Linwood was identified in the City’s Capital Facilities Plan as a candidate for improvements as soon as funding could be identified. The City was able to assemble the funds necessary to bring this $4.2 million project to construction, thanks to a generous $2.1 million grant from the WSDOT Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). Other funding sources included the Tumwater Transportation Benefit District, and private development fees.

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The SRTS Program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov. The SRTS Program is also supported by the multimodal transportation account–state appropriation, and the motor vehicle account–federal appropriation, which is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Project History

Since breaking ground in January, crews have excavated and replaced stormwater facilities and begun construction of pedestrian and bicycle improvements along 2nd Avenue.

2nd & Linwood intersection closed, April 2026 PDF file

Utility work at intersection, February 2026 PDF file

Project news, January 2026 PDF file

Personnel

City Engineer: Bill Lindauer, City of Tumwater
Construction Manager: Colby Fletcher, City of Tumwater
Project Inspector: David Mills, City of Tumwater
Assistant Construction Engineer: Dena Hackney, City of Tumwater
Awarded Contractor: Active Construction, Inc.