First of two new roundabouts in Pierce County opens

SR 507 construction at 208th Street near Spanaway finished; SR 702 roundabout at Harts Lake Road near McKenna to open in November

SPANAWAY - State Route 507 travelers in Pierce County will experience a safer ride south of the Roy 'Y' near Spanaway.

Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation recently completed a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of SR 507 and 208th Street South in October. The portion of 208th Street that was closed during construction is also open. Travelers may notice daytime alternating traffic later this fall when crews install light poles at the intersection.

One down, one to go

Crews are focused on finishing the new roundabout at the SR 702 and Harts Lake Road intersection near McKenna. Major construction on SR 702 is expected to be complete in November, if the weather cooperates.

Roundabout benefits

Roundabouts help reduce the potential and severity of crashes at intersections by promoting lower traffic speeds.

To find out more about highway projects, travelers in Pierce and Thurston counties are encouraged to sign up for email updates. For the most up-to-date information, check the WSDOT app or statewide travel map.