City of Olympia, WA

08/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/25/2026 16:26

08/25/2026 - Fones Road Update

Building a Safer Street for Everyone
Partial Road Closure will be Extended

It is taking longer than planned to complete concrete work at the south end of Fones Road. For this reason, the partial road closure will be extended until Saturday, August 29.

Alternative Driving Route Map
Daytime Road Closures
To ensure the safety of workers and people that live on the south end of Fones Road, the south end of Fones Rd will be closed from the southern entrance of Home Depot during normal working hours. Closure hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Flaggers will be on site during working hours to assist residents who live on Fones Rd. south of Home Depot. Daytime closure of the south end of Fones Rd. will continue until all work is complete. Remaining work includes completing concrete and asphalt paving of sidewalks, finishing driveways, and installation of landscaping.
Final Paving schedule for middle of September

The road surface may look complete but it currently only has a base layer of pavement. Final paving and striping is scheduled for the middle of September and will occur at night. More information will be shared as the schedule is finalized.

Overview Map
Project Background
This project will transform Fones Road into a safer corridor. It will add sidewalks and crossings for pedestrians, separated bike lanes, an improved trail crossing, improvements for vehicle flow and truck access, and lighting. Landscaping, new pavement, and upgraded utilities are also part of the project.
How to Stay Informed
We are committed to keeping you informed throughout this project. For additional project information, please visit olympiawa.gov/fonesroad. To receive timely updates on construction impacts, visit olympiawa.gov/news and sign up for Construction and Traffic Alerts or follow @olyprojects on X.
Learn more about the project
Contact
Jim Rioux, Project Manager
Olympia Public Works
360.753.8484
[email protected]
Project hotline: (360) 301-8574.
Project email: [email protected]
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