Thurston County authorizes trail transfer, Rochester Main Street planning and Tilly Road bridge project

Dec 3, 2025

The board authorized staff to pursue intergovernmental and WSDOT agreements: a letter to RCO to transfer 1.6 miles of the Yelm–Rainier trail to the city of Yelm, acceptance of $1 million for Rochester Main Street planning and a $700,000 federal design/right‑of‑way allocation for the Tilly Road bridge replacement.

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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday authorized multiple public‑works actions meant to improve trails, pedestrian safety and a locally important bridge.

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