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Traffic Impacts Expected Next Week for South George Washington Way Intersection Improvements

Post Date:10/24/2025

On Monday, October 27, the City of Richland will start the next phase of work on the South George Washington Way (GWW) Intersection Project. This phase includes the installation of underground conduits to support a new traffic signal system. The work will require temporary lane reductions and short-term street closures at key points around the intersection of George Washington Way, Aaron Drive, and Columbia Point Drive.

Crews will be working in stages to minimize impacts and maintain access to nearby businesses.

Traffic Schedule and Detours

Monday, October 27 – Columbia Point Drive Closure

  • Start: 5:00 a.m.
  • Location: Columbia Point Drive closed at George Washington Way
  • Access: Businesses along Columbia Point Drive will remain open via the east from Bradley Blvd.
  • Detour: Comstock Street to Bradley Boulevard for both inbound and outbound traffic.
  • Expected Reopening: By 10:00 a.m.

Monday, October 27 – Aaron Drive Closure

  • Start: Approximately 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Aaron Drive (Adams) closed at George Washington Way
  • Detour: Goethals Drive to Comstock Street back to George Washington Way.
  • Expected Reopening: By 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28 – Lane Reductions on George Washington Way

  • Start: 6:00 a.m.
  • Location: Southbound GWW at the Aaron Drive/Columbia Point Drive intersection reduced to one lane.
    • Access to Columbia Point Drive from the southbound turn lane will be closed.
  • Mid-Morning: Northbound GWW reduced to one lane.
  • Expected Reopenings:
    • Southbound lanes by early afternoon.
    • Northbound lanes by 4:00 p.m. or once conduit crossings are complete.

Motorists should expect brief delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes where possible. Electronic reader boards have been placed along George Washington Way to alert drivers of the upcoming work and lane restrictions.

The City appreciates the community’s patience as this important infrastructure upgrade is completed. Once finished, the new signal system will improve safety, traffic flow, and accessibility through one of Richland’s busiest intersections.

For more information and updated detour maps, visit richlandwa.gov/SouthGWay.

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