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Pacific council discusses traffic impacts from 3rd Avenue bridge work, asks about state enforcement and aid
Summary
At the Nov. 24 meeting council members pressed whether the City should seek state help for traffic overflow from WSDOT work on the 3rd Avenue bridge and whether Washington State Patrol or WSDOT weight enforcement could help address overweight trucks routed through Pacific; no formal action was recorded.
Lieutenant Terry Carter relayed an update from the Washington State Department of Transportation about the 3rd Avenue bridge project at the Pacific City Council meeting on Nov. 24, 2025.
Council Member Petersen asked whether the city could reach out to the governor to request funding to address increased traffic volumes and accelerated road wear from vehicles detouring through Pacific. Petersen also suggested asking the Washington State Patrol to assist with traffic enforcement. Council Member Putnam asked whether WSDOT could provide weight enforcement to address overweight trucks routed through the city. Council Member Helms noted that police officers have been visible on local roads for traffic enforcement.
The transcript records these items as requests and questions from council members; it does not show a formal motion, direction to staff, or a vote to pursue state funding or enforcement. No commitments or timelines for staff follow-up were recorded in the minutes.
Council members also heard Public Works Committee updates on design work at 3rd and Milwaukee and on the Ellingson overlay project, matters that relate to local road conditions while WSDOT work continues.
The council did not take formal action on the requests described; any further steps would be reflected in minutes or agendas of a subsequent meeting.
