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Rainier Road culvert work nearing paving; county expects reopening late October
Summary
County staff reported Oct. 6 that work on the Rainier Road culvert replacement is on schedule with base material being laid and paving expected next week, with reopening anticipated the week of Oct. 27 pending weather and plant availability.
County staff updated commissioners on Oct. 6 about progress on the Rainier Road culvert replacement project. Photos and a project timeline were shared showing that crews have installed the culvert structure and were preparing to place and compact a 10-inch GAB base prior to paving.
The project timeline included: August — develop repair plan and prepare bid documents; October — install 10-inch GAB base and compact; anticipated paving contractor work October 13–17; final shoulder work and permanent grassing following paving; anticipated reopening the week of Oct. 20–27 depending on weather and asphalt plant availability.
County staff and contractor representatives reported good coordination among utilities, noting electric, gas and communications companies responded quickly when needed and that there were no major equipment breakdowns on the asphalt plant at the time of the update. Staff credited local crews and utility coordination for the project's momentum.
Ending: Staff said they will continue to monitor weather and paving schedules and will notify the commission when paving is complete and the road is reopened.
