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Legislature considers naming new Fife overpass for late public‑works director Russ Blunt

2145906 · January 23, 2025
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House Joint Memorial 4001 would request that the State Transportation Commission name a future 34th Avenue East overpass in Fife the Russ Blunt Memorial Bridge. Family members, local officials and regional partners testified in support, describing Mr. Blunt’s two decades of service to Fife and regional transportation projects.

The House Transportation Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on House Joint Memorial 4001, which asks the Washington State Transportation Commission to commence proceedings to name the future 34th Avenue East overpass in Fife the Russ Blunt Memorial Bridge.

Chris Thomas, staff to the committee, described the administrative naming process and summarized Mr. Blunt’s public service. Thomas said Russell Gilbert…

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