SR 7 online open house now live through Sept. 1

TACOMA - An online open house focused on improvements for State Route 7 is now live.

Now through Tuesday, Sept. 1, people can go online to learn more about potential improvements to SR 7 through Spanaway and Parkland. As part of a future paving project, the Washington State Department of Transportation is looking for ways to make SR 7 easier to use and more reliable for all travelers.

WSDOT is also hosting an in-person open house at Spanaway Middle School on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to learn more, ask questions or leave comments with WSDOT. The same information will be available both in-person and online.

Public feedback from both open houses will be incorporated into recommendations that will become part of the paving project. Recommendations should be finalized by December.

SR 7 online open house information

When: Tuesday, Aug. 11 to Tuesday, Sept. 1

Where: engage.wsdot.wa.gov/sr-7-pre-design

Details: Information is available online 24/7 for people to visit and leave comments whenever best fits their schedule through Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Free internet access

Free, temporary internet access may be available to those who do not have broadband services. Washington state's open data portal has created a map of public libraries offering drive up Wi-Fi, including locations, hours and contact information: https://data.wa.gov/Culture-and-Community/Washington-State-Public-Libraries-Wifi-Locations/kt76-825t/about_data

Free WiFi access is available at these locations for people who wish to participate in the online open house:

• Parkland / Spanaway Pierce County Library - 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma, WA
• Sprinker Recreation Center - 521 Military Road S., Tacoma, WA