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Residents and council discuss traffic, roundabouts and Yelm loop progress
Summary
A resident urged faster completion of bypass and loop projects after a recent congestion event; city staff and councilors described the funding and permitting constraints and timelines for roundabouts and the Yelm loop extension.
A resident described heavy traffic and long delays after a recent event and urged Yelm officials to prioritize the proposed bypass and Yelm loop extensions that would route trucks away from downtown.
Why it matters: the resident said a long backup blocked local streets and made right turns for large trucks difficult, and urged the council to pursue a bypass before additional roundabouts are…
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