Temporary Streetlight Outage Expected Along Thayer Drive Now Beginning October 20
- 09/29/25
The temporary streetlight outage, originally scheduled for Monday, September 15, has been rescheduled to begin Monday, October 20 by The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). During the outage, sections of Thayer Drive between Longfitt Street and Woodbury Street may experience little to no street lighting for a period of time.
BPA will be removing and replacing utility poles along Thayer Drive. Several Richland-owned streetlights are currently attached to those poles, requiring their removal as BPA completes its work.
The City of Richland is in the process of installing new, dedicated streetlights along Thayer Drive. Due to slight contractor delays, streetlight installation is now scheduled to be partially complete by late October to early November, with lighting available on the east side of Thayer Drive. Once BPA finishes installing its new poles, the City’s contractor will return to complete the west side of the project.
“We understand the importance of reliable lighting along this corridor and appreciate the community’s patience as we work through this transition period,” said Public Works Director, Carlo D’Alessandro.
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to use extra caution when traveling through this area during nighttime hours until full lighting is restored.
For additional information, please visit www.richlandwa.gov.
Temporary Streetlight Outage Expected Along Thayer Drive Now Beginning October 20
- 09/29/25
The temporary streetlight outage, originally scheduled for Monday, September 15, has been rescheduled to begin Monday, October 20 by The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). During the outage, sections of Thayer Drive between Longfitt Street and Woodbury Street may experience little to no street lighting for a period of time.
BPA will be removing and replacing utility poles along Thayer Drive. Several Richland-owned streetlights are currently attached to those poles, requiring their removal as BPA completes its work.
The City of Richland is in the process of installing new, dedicated streetlights along Thayer Drive. Due to slight contractor delays, streetlight installation is now scheduled to be partially complete by late October to early November, with lighting available on the east side of Thayer Drive. Once BPA finishes installing its new poles, the City’s contractor will return to complete the west side of the project.
“We understand the importance of reliable lighting along this corridor and appreciate the community’s patience as we work through this transition period,” said Public Works Director, Carlo D’Alessandro.
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to use extra caution when traveling through this area during nighttime hours until full lighting is restored.
For additional information, please visit www.richlandwa.gov.
