DES to close Water Street, 11th Avenue for several weeks to install vehicle barrier
Water Street and 11th Avenue Southwest to close Sept. 16 until early November.
What: DES is installing a vehicle barrier at a key entry point to West Campus. The barrier, which is level with the roadway, can be raised in the event of a threat to the safety of Capitol visitors, workers, or public officials.
Where: Water Street and 11th Avenue Southwest, between Cherry Lane Southwest and Columbia Street Southwest, on the West Campus.
When: Work is expected to begin Monday, Sept. 16, and end in early November.
Impacts:
- DES will close Water Street Southwest and a portion of 11th Avenue Southwest.
- Traffic bound for the following areas can continue to use the North Diagonal, South Diagonal, and Sid Snyder Avenue:
- Governor’s Mansion
- Temple of Justice
- Legislative Modular Building
- Flag Circle
- Adjacent parking areas
- Traffic leaving these areas will travel south along Cherry Lane to Sid Snyder Avenue.
- During the street closure, parking on the west side of the General Administration Building is back-in only.
Questions?
Email communications@des.wa.gov.