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

Street, lane closures:

For the next two-to-three weeks, construction work related to BNSF’s Third Rail Project will require full closure of West Main Street, from A Street to C Street. A signed detour route will be in place, and access to businesses within the project area will be maintained. Delays should be expected, please plan accordingly. For more information, contact Burlington Northern Railroad Project Engineer, Charles Moore at 206-625-6211.

Traffic advisory:

Crews will be striping arterial and collector roads throughout the City through September. Please do not follow paint vehicles too closely or cross over wet paint. The work is dependent on weather.

Access to residences and businesses will be maintained during painting, but minor delays should be expected in areas where painting is taking place.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, construction of the local street reconstruction and preservation project will require a daytime lane restriction to northbound traffic on Auburn Way North at 21st Street NE from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for constructing gutter and curb ramps. Access to residences and businesses within the project area will be maintained during construction, but delays should be expected. Alternate routes are advised.

Upcoming Events:

Expect higher than normal traffic volumes and noise.

Saturday, Sept. 17: Concert (11 a.m. gates open)

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

Evergreen Fest: House of Pain, Devin The Dude & Afroman