Ridgefield Traffic Impacts

This newsletter provides the most up-to-date information about road construction in the City limits and traffic impacts caused by these projects.

Pioneer Widening Project

Pioneer Street - Wednesday 10/8 and Thursday 10/9: Flagging with up to 15-minute delays will be in place throughout the project area on Wednesday, October 8 (10 AM to 3 PM) and Thursday, October 9 (9 AM to 3 PM) to complete striping at the Discovery Drive and Pioneer Street roundabout, and any remaining symbols throughout the project. All striping work is weather dependent and subject to change, a ground temperature of 50 degrees and rising is required. Please be patient and pay close attention to signage when traveling through the area this week.

After striping, the contractor will need to continue to keep one lane in either direction closed through the month to complete concrete work, landscaping, streetlights and other project finish work. The new roundabout at Discovery Drive and Pioneer Street will continue to be used as through lanes until the center area is no longer a work zone.

N 53rd Place at Pioneer Street – CLOSED: N 53rd Place CLOSED at Pioneer Street to allow the city’s contractor to complete sidewalks, splitter island and additional work related to the Pioneer Widening Project. Business access to Mountain View Dental, Ridgefield Physical Therapy and iQ Credit Union will remain available at all times. The driveway from Pioneer Street to the business parking lot will be closed. 

• The city's contractor may alternate closures between 53rd Place and Discovery Drive over the next couple weeks as work requires, in order to maintain two access routes between Pioneer Street and the businesses at all times. Local signage will be adjusted to reflect the current access at all times. 

Other Traffic Impacts

N Royle Road at Pioneer Street - October 13: N Royle Road closed in both directions between Pioneer Street and Pioneer Canyon Drive on Monday, October 13 from 9 AM to 3 PM to allow the city's Pioneer Widening contractor to construct an ADA ramp for the north side of the Pioneer Street and Royle Road roundabout. The closure will remain in place after the concrete is poured to allow the curb to properly set and prevent damage from vehicles turning the corner too tightly.

S 21st Place and S 4th Way - through October 31: Single lane closures will be in effect through October 31 on S 21st Place and S 4th Way to allow the contractors to pour curb and pave for the Ridgefield Heights subdivision. Paving of S 4th Way and S 21st Pl will occur on October 9 from 9 AM to 5 PM.

N 10th Street - September 1 - October 31: N 10th Street closed to through traffic between N 65th Ave and N 85th Ave September 1 to October 31 to allow a contractor to complete sewer installation for the new Ridgefield School District Elementary School. Residents will maintain access to driveways.

279th Street between NE 10th Avenue and NE 16th Ave - CLOSED - September 22 - November 22: A full road closure will be effect on Monday, September 22 through Saturday, November 22 on 279th Street between NE 10th Avenue and NE 16th Avenue to allow contractors to complete sewer line installation associated with the Greely Farms development. A temporary gravel detour road is in place to maintain access to residences during the closure. This closure will shift east on 279th Street with the pipe installation, ensuring all properties maintain access through construction. View map (PDF)

View the online Traffic Map

Thank you for your patience and support.

Our first priority is safety! So, please use additional caution anywhere work is underway, be considerate of flaggers and workers, and report any safety concerns by calling us at 360-887-3557.