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More Traffic Impacts Scheduled For South George Washington Way Improvements Project - Lane Closures, Signal Work, And Detours Expected November 19–26 - 11/17/25

As the South George Washington Way Improvements Project nears completion, The City of Richland advises motorists of several traffic impacts occurring over the next two weeks. Drivers should plan for delays, use alternate routes when possible, and follow all posted signage and flagger instructions.

 

Daily Northbound Lane Closures

 

Beginning immediately and continuing over the next two weeks, periodic northbound right lane closures will occur each day, starting at 9:00 a.m. or later.

 

Wednesday, November 19 – All-Day Closures

  • George Washington Way northbound left-turn lane to Aaron Drive closed all day.
  • George Washington Way Southbound far left through lane closed south of the Aaron Drive Intersection.
    These closures accommodate patching in the previously removed dual-faced curb area.

 

Overnight Work: November 19–20

 

Wednesday, November 19 at 9:00 p.m. to Thursday, November 20 at 5:00 a.m.
The George Washington Way / Columbia Point Drive intersection will be periodically controlled by flaggers to support the safe removal of the existing traffic signal and transition to the new signal. Additional striping installation and removal will occur to align new traffic lanes.

 

Southbound Lane Closures Near Aaron Drive

  • November 21
  • November 24–26
    Southbound right lane closures will take place to support the demolition of old signal equipment and roadway patching.

 

Columbia Point Drive Closure — Wednesday, November 26

Beginning Wednesday, November 26 at 9:00 a.m., Columbia Point Drive will be closed at George Washington Way to allow for final roadway patching.

  • The southbound left-turn lane onto Columbia Point Drive will also be closed.
  • A detour will be in place via Comstock Street and Bradley Boulevard.

 

Plan Ahead and Expect Delays

 

These traffic modifications are necessary to support signal upgrades, pavement patching, and lane alignment as part of this multi-phase project. Motorists are encouraged to slow down, stay alert, and use caution when traveling through construction areas.

 

For project updates, visit: richlandwa.gov/SouthGWay.

More Traffic Impacts Scheduled For South George Washington Way Improvements Project - Lane Closures, Signal Work, And Detours Expected November 19–26 - 11/17/25

As the South George Washington Way Improvements Project nears completion, The City of Richland advises motorists of several traffic impacts occurring over the next two weeks. Drivers should plan for delays, use alternate routes when possible, and follow all posted signage and flagger instructions.

 

Daily Northbound Lane Closures

 

Beginning immediately and continuing over the next two weeks, periodic northbound right lane closures will occur each day, starting at 9:00 a.m. or later.

 

Wednesday, November 19 – All-Day Closures

  • George Washington Way northbound left-turn lane to Aaron Drive closed all day.
  • George Washington Way Southbound far left through lane closed south of the Aaron Drive Intersection.
    These closures accommodate patching in the previously removed dual-faced curb area.

 

Overnight Work: November 19–20

 

Wednesday, November 19 at 9:00 p.m. to Thursday, November 20 at 5:00 a.m.
The George Washington Way / Columbia Point Drive intersection will be periodically controlled by flaggers to support the safe removal of the existing traffic signal and transition to the new signal. Additional striping installation and removal will occur to align new traffic lanes.

 

Southbound Lane Closures Near Aaron Drive

  • November 21
  • November 24–26
    Southbound right lane closures will take place to support the demolition of old signal equipment and roadway patching.

 

Columbia Point Drive Closure — Wednesday, November 26

Beginning Wednesday, November 26 at 9:00 a.m., Columbia Point Drive will be closed at George Washington Way to allow for final roadway patching.

  • The southbound left-turn lane onto Columbia Point Drive will also be closed.
  • A detour will be in place via Comstock Street and Bradley Boulevard.

 

Plan Ahead and Expect Delays

 

These traffic modifications are necessary to support signal upgrades, pavement patching, and lane alignment as part of this multi-phase project. Motorists are encouraged to slow down, stay alert, and use caution when traveling through construction areas.

 

For project updates, visit: richlandwa.gov/SouthGWay.