Advisory: upcoming festivals, fireworks, concerts and construction in Auburn

The City of Auburn Traffic Division, Police Department and Streets Division will be working in the coming days and weeks to accommodate the extra activities, festivals and traffic.

June 1, 2016 1:53 pm
City officials encourage residents to expect traffic delays during the construction and concert season
City officials encourage residents to expect traffic delays during the construction and concert season

For the Reporter

The City of Auburn Traffic Division, Police Department and Streets Division will be working in the coming days and weeks to accommodate the extra activities, festivals and traffic.

The majority of the impacts will be seen on Auburn Way South, the Muckleshoot Casino area and the White River Amphitheatre. Officials want to inform area residents of the upcoming activities so you can plan accordingly for increased traffic and noise.

Construction

Auburn Way South – Muckleshoot Plaza to Dogwood Street SE

South 277th Street – Auburn Way North to Green River Bridge

West Main Street – Interurban Trail to West Valley Highway, West Valley Highway from W Main Street to 15th Street NW, 15th Street NW from West Valley Highway to C Street SW

M Street SE – 3rd Street SE to East Main Street

B St NW – 37th Street NW to South 277th Street

Southbound I-5/South 320th to Duwamish River

• Saturday, June 11: Concert (4:30 p.m. – gates open)

Location: White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn

Slipknot

Expect higher than normal traffic volumes and noise.

• Wednesday, June 22: Auburn Community & Event Center and Rec Teen Center Grand Opening (4:30-7:30 p.m.)

Location: Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn

Expect higher than normal traffic volumes and noise.

• Friday, June 24: Auburn KidsDay (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Location: Les Gove Park

Expect higher than normal traffic volumes and noise.

• Friday, July 8: Concert (5 p.m. – gates open)

Location: White River Amphitheatre

DCX World Tour MMXVI

Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.

• Wednesday, July 27: Concert (4:30 p.m. – gates open)

Location: White River Amphitheatre

Rob Zombie & Korn: Return of the Dreads Tour 2016

Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.

• Friday, Aug. 12: Concert (9 a.m. – gates open)

Location: White River Amphitheatre

Vans Warped Tour Presented by Journeys

Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.

• Sunday, Aug. 21: Concert (12 p.m. – gates open)

Location: White River Amphitheatre

99.9 KISW Presents Pain In The Grass 2016

Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.

Note: The White River Amphitheatre is a popular graduation venue. The following dates are slated for graduation ceremonies and may cause traffic impacts on these days:

• June 3

• June 10

• June 13

ª June 17

City officials encourage residents to expect traffic delays during the construction and concert season, allow extra time when traveling and to exercise patience. Please use caution around fireworks and obey all local laws and regulations. Auburn’s fireworks regulations can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/fireworks.