Fillmore Drive, 56th, to get new asphalt in June; expect one-way traffic

Paving contractors will resurface a portion of Fillmore Drive Northwest and 56th Street Northwest starting Monday, June 1, according to Pierce County.

The paving will be from east of Wollochet Drive Northwest to 38th Street Northwest. The work is expected to be completed in early July.

Crews will make pavement repairs, resurface the road, and install new traffic markings.

Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The road may be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic during work hours.

Crews may work overnight for several nights during the project Details on any nighttime work will be posted at www.piercecountywa.gov/crp5852.

The project’s contractor is Tucci & Sons. The construction cost is approximately $435,000 and is funded with federal Surface Transportation Program Urban funds and County Road Funds.

This story was originally published May 26, 2020 at 11:29 AM.