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Carbon River levee project temporarily closes Foothills Trail section Image Courtesy Pierce County A temporary closure of the Foothills Trail between the Orting and Crocker trailheads began on Tuesday to allow Pierce County crews to install large rocks weighing up to 15 tons as part of the annual levee repair program. The large rocks will replace the existing levee rocks and make it more stable, according to Pierce County officials. "This maintenance work is needed to protect people and property when a lot of water is flowing in the Carbon River," said Pierce County Public Works surface water manager Harold Smelt. "We recognize these closures of the trail are inconvenient, so we appreciate the community's patience." Pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed through the worksite during the closure due to heavy equipment traffic and hazardous trail conditions. Flaggers are stationed on both ends of the closure during work hours to ensure people do not enter the barricaded construction zone. Pierce County officials have posted signs at trailheads and on either side of the work site warning trail users of the maintenance work and closures. People on the trail should use caution around the work site and follow instructions from the crew. Trucks and heavy equipment will access the levee via Bridge Street and 188th
Street. If deemed safe by Pierce County officials, the trail may re-open during non-work hours after 5 p.m. and on weekends. The trail surface may be rougher than normal, so trail users should use extreme caution. After the work is completed, the trail will be resurfaced if needed to repair any damages. The work is expected to last approximately two weeks.
Pierce County STOP facility earns industry award Image Courtesy Pierce County Pierce County officials recently announced the new Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility was named a Project of the Year at both the Washington State Chapter and the National level of the American Public Works Association. The South Hill facility, a grouping of six interrelated buildings, brought staff from Sewer Division Maintenance & Operations, Traffic Operations, and a portion of the Equipment Services Section into a centralized location. The site was chosen for its mid-Pierce County location where the greatest concentration of both sewer and traffic infrastructure currently exists. "Staff can provide faster and more reliable response times to service and emergency calls," said Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy. "In addition, we will see reduced fuel consumption
and emissions by county vehicles." The so-called "STOP" facility includes several sustainability features, such as pervious paving in the parking lot, rain gardens, and the use of reclaimed and regional materials. The use of LED lighting and natural ventilation throughout the buildings is both environmentally responsible and resource-efficient, according to Pierce County officials. Last year, Pierce County received a Project of the Year Award from the Washington State chapter of the American Public Works Association for a project that protects Orville Road from severe erosion created by the Puyallup River (see "Pierce County earns engineering award for Puyallup River flood prevention project," Tacoma Daily Index, June 6, 2014).
Due to federal, state and local environmental regulations, construction on most river projects must be done during the summer to avoid impacts to salmon. Construction has been scheduled for late July to early August to avoid disruption of planned events taking place on the trail. Trail users can visit piercecountywa.org/TrailClosure to learn more about the project and get daily updates about the trail closure schedule.