Contact: ​Scot Keith, Public Works Communications and Outreach Supervisor, (360) 867-2375 or scot.keith@co.thurston.wa.us 

OLYMPIA – A private developer will conduct traffic revisions at the Martin Way E intersection with Duterrow Rd. SE/Meridian Rd. NE from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on February 28 and March 1. The revisions are necessary to accommodate the construction work connecting the new development on the corner of Martin Way E and Duterrow Rd. SE to utility services.

Flaggers will direct traffic during the revisions, which are expected to last two days. Motorists should anticipate significant traffic impacts during this time.

The revisions will impact the following:

• Traffic signals will be shut down at 8:30 a.m. on both days.
• Dual lanes on Martin Way E will be reduced to a single lane.
• Lanes on Duterrow Rd. SE and Meridian Rd. NE will be reduced to a single lane of alternating traffic.
• Traffic signals will be turned on, and traffic patterns will return to normal in the evening and overnight.

"We understand the revisions will cause some inconvenience, but they are necessary to ensure the safety of the workers and the public," said Thurston County Traffic Engineering and Operations Manager Matt Unzelman.

For any questions or concerns regarding the traffic revisions, drivers can contact Unzelman at matt.unzelman@co.thurston.wa.us or 360-867-2300.

Drivers are reminded to follow posted speed limits and use caution while driving in work zones.

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