Roads update: Expect delays for construction, events

Published 10:52 am Wednesday, June 8, 2016

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, the Muckleshoot Casino area and the White River Amphitheatre. Officials want to inform area residents of the upcoming activities so you can plan accordingly for increased traffic and noise.

Please note: The June 11 Slipknot concert at the White River Amphitheatre has been postponed.

Construction locations

• South 277th Street – Auburn Way North to Green River Bridge

• West Main Street – Interurban Trail to W Valley Hwy, W Valley Hwy from W Main St. to 15th St NW, 15th St NW from W Valley Hwy to C St. SW

• M Street SE – 3rd St. SE to East Main St.

• B St NW – 37th St NW to S 277th St.Southbound I-5/S – 320th to Duwamish River

• Green River Road SE – City limits to 104th Ave SE- approx. five days beginning June 8Auburn Way South – Muckleshoot Plaza to Dogwood St. SE – beginning in September

Events

Expect Higher than normal traffic volumes and noise

• Wednesday, June 22: Auburn Community & Event Center and Rec Teen Center Grand Opening (4:30-7:30 p.m.)

Location: Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn

• Friday, June 24: Auburn KidsDay (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Location: Les Gove Park

• Saturday, June 25: Auburn Fireworks Spectacular (10:15 p.m.)

Location: Muckleshoot Casino

Location: White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn

• Wednesday, July 27: Concert (4:30 p.m. – gates open)

Location: White River Amphitheatre

Rob Zombie & Korn: Return of the Dreads Tour 2016

• Friday, Aug. 12: Concert (9 a.m. – gates open)

Location: White River Amphitheatre

Vans Warped Tour Presented by Journeys

• Sunday, Aug. 21: Concert (12 p.m. – gates open)

Location: White River Amphitheatre

99.9 KISW Presents Pain In The Grass 2016

Note: The White River Amphitheatre is a popular graduation venue. The following dates are slated for graduation ceremonies and may cause traffic impacts on these days:

• June 10

• June 13

ª June 17

City officials encourage residents to expect traffic delays during the construction and concert season, allow extra time when traveling and to exercise patience. Please use caution around fireworks and obey all local laws and regulations. Auburn’s fireworks regulations can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/fireworks.