Construction Traffic Delays

CITY OF RICHLAND
ROAD INFORMATION

December 5 - 12, 2025 

SR.240 and Hagen Rd. - Nighttime work is continuing on paving operations. There may be nighttime delays or detours in place for this work. Drivers should use extra caution when traveling through nighttime work zones. Project questions or concerns should be directed to WSDOT. 

Roadway Construction on Dallas Rd. between Ava Way and Trowbridge Blvd. – Starting in mid-April, work will begin along Dallas Rd. between Ava Way and Trowbridge Blvd. This work is for a developer-driven project to construct roundabouts at the intersections of Dallas Rd. with Trowbridge Blvd. and Ava Way, as well as widening along Dallas Rd. between the two intersections. This is an ongoing project with an expected completion date in Spring 2026.

Beginning the week of October 27th, 2025, Ava Way will be closed between Dallas Rd. and Gateway Ave. During that time, BMS traffic will be detoured in and out of the neighborhood via Trowbridge Blvd. Note that both Dallas Rd. & Trowbridge Blvd. and Dallas Rd. & Ava Way will be operating under roundabout conditions. Drive with caution and expect delays.

Ditch Restoration along Queensgate Dr. – City Crews will be performing maintenance activities for a section of ditch on the north side of Queensgate Dr. between Truman Ave. & Duportail St. Westbound traffic will be shifted over one lane and sections of sidewalk will be closed. Drive with caution and expect delays.

Thayer Drive Streetlight Replacement – the project includes the construction of 43 new streetlight poles, anchors, concrete foundations, junction boxes, wiring, streetlight conduits, asphalt patching, site restoration, removal of streetlight head attachments, removal and relocation of existing street signs between Richland High School and Sunset Street.  Contractor will be detouring at the intersection of Van Giesen St and Thayer Dr for an electrical conduit crossing.  Detour plan

South George Washington Way  – Tuesday, December 9 - Sunday, December 14th Site cleanup and minor, intermittent lane closures are expected. No major traffic disruptions are anticipated.

Columbia Point Drive Closure – beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8th to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 9th – Columbia Point Drive will be closed at George Washington Way to complete final striping and pavement markings.  The southbound left-turn lane onto Columbia Point Drive will also be closed.  A detour will be in place via Comstock St and Bradley Blvd. Work schedule is weather permitting and subject to change. 

Northbound Lane Closures near Columbia Point Drive – Periodic northbound right lane closures will occur each day starting at 9:00 a.m. or later.

For all projects, please drive carefully and obey all traffic control signs and flaggers. This information is updated as conditions change.