CARBONADO – People can now provide input on the future of State Route 165 at the Carbon River in Pierce County in an online open house.
The Washington State Department of Transportation published an online open house today, Wednesday, May 28 that focuses on data-driven recommendations that address safety concerns and long-term transportation needs for SR 165 across the Carbon River Valley.
The online open house accompanies two in-person open house events scheduled in June. The same information will be available both in-person and online. The open house events are part of a WSDOT SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge planning study.
SR 165 Carbon River- Fairfax Bridge Planning Study online open house
When: Wednesday, May 28 to Tuesday, June 17
Where: engage.wsdot.wa.gov/sr-165-fairfax-bridge/
Details: The online open house gives people the opportunity to view proposed recommendations and provide comments through June 17.
Free internet access
Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state. To find the nearest Drive-In WiFi Hotspot visit the Department of Commerce website.
Free WiFi access is available at these locations for people who wish to participate in the online open house:
- Buckley Pierce County Library, 123 S. River Ave., Buckley, WA 98321
- Orting Pierce County Library, 202 Washington Ave. S., Orting, WA 98360
SR 165 Carbon River- Fairfax Bridge Planning Study in-person open houses
When: 4 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 2
Where: Carbonado School, 301 O’Ferrell Drive, Carbonado, WA 98323
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 11
Where: Wilkeson Elementary School, 640 Railroad Ave., Wilkeson, WA 98396
Details: There is no formal presentation. Attendees are welcome to drop by anytime during the events. Project team members will be available to answer questions about the study and the options presented.
Background
WSDOT permanently closed the bridge on April 22. Recent inspections of the 103-year-old bridge revealed new deterioration of steel supports across the bridge. Since 2009, the bridge operated under vehicle weight restrictions. The structural challenges the bridge faced were brought on by years of deferred preservation due to lack of funding.