Auburn event and traffic advisory: Construction, concerts to affect roadways

Published 9:40 am Saturday, August 22, 2015

City officials encourage residents to expect traffic delays during this time
City officials encourage residents to expect traffic delays during this time

For the Reporter

The City of Auburn Traffic Division, Police Department and Streets Division will be working in the coming days and weeks to accommodate the extra activities, festivals and traffic.

The majority of the impacts will be seen on Auburn Way South and the White River Amphitheatre. Area residents should plan accordingly for increased traffic and noise.

Construction

• Auburn Way South between Dogwood and Hemlock (daily). Project is scheduled throughout October

• Auburn Way South, from Hemlock to SE 408th Street, project is scheduled from July 6-September (will include nighttime work)

• Auburn Way South at approximately the 4200 block (east of Poplar Street SE). Residential development project on-going through the summer with night work as needed.

Concerts

• Sunday, Aug. 23: 11 a.m. parking opens
Location: White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn
Pain in the Grass
Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.

• Friday, Sept. 4: 4:30 p.m. parking opens
Location: White River Amphitheatre
Tim McGraw
Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.

• Saturday, Sept. 5: 3:30 p.m. parking opens
Location: White River Amphitheatre
Kid Rock with Foreigner
Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.

• Wednesday, Sept. 16: 4:30 p.m. parking opens
Location: White River Amphitheatre
Def Leppard/Styx/Tesla
Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.