Crews will prune, remove trees Aug. 29
Trees are located near Helen Sommers Building, and on the East Campus Plaza near the WSDOT building.
Crew to prune oak tree outside Helen Sommers Building
What
A work crew will remove dead wood and trim limbs in an oak tree outside the Helen Sommers Building.
When
Thursday, Aug. 29, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where
South side of the Helen Sommers Building (106 11th Ave. SW), near the corner of Capitol Way South and 11th Avenue Southwest.
Why
Dead limbs and branches could hurt people or damage property when they fall.
Impact
Equipment will occupy the northernmost lane of 11th Avenue SW. Vehicles heading west on 11th Avenue will be rerouted into the center lane; eastbound vehicles will occupy the right lane.
Dead tree on East Plaza will be removed
What
Removal of a dead tree.
Where
East Campus Plaza, northwest of Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Building.
When
Thursday, Aug. 29, 8 a.m - 2 p.m.
Impacts
Noise from chainsaw, chipper, compact loader.
The tree stands atop the Plaza Parking Garage. Because the garage roof can't bear heavy vehicles, the contractor will transport the trunk, limbs, and branches in a compact loader to a staging area west of the Korean War Memorial. There, the crew will chip the branches and limbs and load the trunk for disposal.
To divert pedestrians, the contractor will secure the work zone with cones, signs, and barricades at all walkways.
Questions?
Email communications@des.wa.gov.