Traffic advisory: Construction, concerts to impact roadways

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.

August 6, 2015 2:01 pm
The summer construction and concert season remains in bloom
The summer construction and concert season remains in bloom

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 and the White River Amphitheatre.

City officials encourage residents to expect traffic delays during this time, allow extra time when traveling and to exercise patience.

Construction

• Auburn Way South between Dogwood and Hemlock (daily). Project is scheduled throughout the month of October

• Auburn Way South from Hemlock to SE 408th St. Project is scheduled from July 6 to September (will include nighttime work)

• Auburn Way South at approximately the 4200 Block (East of Poplar Street Southeast). Residential Development project on-going through the summer with night work as needed.

Concerts

• Saturday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m. parking opens
Location: White River Amphitheatre, 4601 Auburn-Enumclaw Road SE
Warped Tour
Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.

• Sunday, Aug. 23: 11 a.m. parking opens
Location: White River Amphitheatre
Pain in the Grass
Expect higher than normal traffic volumes.