This fall, county will work to brighten up town core
Published 1:30 pm Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Driver and pedestrian safety improvements are coming soon to Vashon.
This fall, King County Road Services will be partnering with Puget Sound Energy to install or update several street lights in the downtown section of Vashon Highway SW and nearby roads.
“We heard that community members wanted more lighting along this busy area,” said a county spokesperson. “County Road Services also recognized the need for better lighting to improve safety at additional locations.”
The county currently plans for this work to be done on two Sundays, starting no sooner than mid-October, between daytime hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. However, if scheduling conflicts arise, work may be done on weekdays, but not Saturdays.
What can community members expect during construction? Message signs will inform the public of work at least 72 hours before it begins. There will be minimal lane restrictions with traffic control at intersections, and parking between SW Bank Road and SW 174th Street will be restricted during work.
