Traffic & Transit
Online Open House For SR 702 Roundabout East Of McKenna
The Washington State Department of Transportation will use public feedback to help finalize the design of the roundabout near McKenna.
August 24, 2021
MCKENNA – A new single-lane roundabout will replace the existing two-way stop at the intersection of State Route 702 and Eighth Avenue South in Pierce County.
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Starting today, Aug. 24, community members can learn more about the intersection improvement plans during an online open house. The Washington State Department of Transportation will use public feedback to help finalize the design of the roundabout near McKenna. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024.
Studies show roundabouts help reduce the potential for crashes while keeping people moving. WSDOT routinely reviews intersections in rural areas on the state highway system to find ways to reduce potential collisions.
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SR 702 – 8th Avenue South roundabout open house information
When: Tuesday, Aug. 24 to Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021
Where: Engage.wsdot.wa.gov
Details: The online open house will detail:
- Reasons behind the project
- Timeline and next steps
How to participate
Free Wi-Fi access is available through the Pierce County Library System and the Timberland Regional Library System for people who wish to participate in the online open house but do not have broadband service:
- Yelm Timberland Library, 210 Prairie Park St., Yelm
- Eatonville Library, 205 Center St., Eatonville
- Graham Library, 9202 224th St. E., Graham
Additional Wi-Fi Hotspots are available via the Washington State Department of Commerce website.
This press release was produced by the Washington State Department of Transportation. The views expressed here are the author’s own.