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Yelm officials say Yelm Loop, roundabouts and other projects will begin construction this year
Summary
Yelm Mayor Joe DiPano and Thurston County Commissioner Rachel Grant outlined a slate of transportation and water projects—including the Yelm Loop, multiple roundabouts, a water tower and a $37 million water-reclamation upgrade—that local leaders say will move from planning to construction or completion this year.
Mayor Joe DiPano of Yelm said the city will begin visible construction this year on several long‑planned transportation projects and related infrastructure, including the Yelm Loop and multiple roundabouts that leaders say are fully funded.
DiPano said, “We got about over 20 projects this year that we're working on right now. And that's up from about 12 projects from last year.” He listed projects the city expects to see soon: a water tower near the Walmart site, several roundabouts at five‑corners, Vail,…
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