Updated:  September 3, 2024

The overall project will consist of 3 separate projects:

• Completed: Clinton Street Pavement Preservation
• Nearing substantial completion: Clinton Street Pavement Preservation
  • RRFB installation and final signing work will signal the end of 2024 work.
  • 2025 work will include reconstruction of the intersection of Melrose and Clinton. This will take place after the water main work, listed below.
• Upcoming: 2025 Melrose/Clinton Water Main Replacement

What has this project accomplished?
ESF Solutions milled two inches of asphalt and crack sealed the roadway between Isaacs and Sumach. The railroad crossing at Melrose was removed. Stormwater systems at Green Lane and Alvarado Terrace were upgraded. Pedestrian curb ramps that were not in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) were upgraded, and sections of sidewalk were replaced. Roadway striping was reestablished and sharrows (shared use arrows) were installed. Sharrows identify the requirement for vehicles and cyclists to share the road on the designated bike route. 

Upcoming – Melrose/Clinton Water Main Replacements – Spring 2025
City crews will replace and reconfigure the water distribution system at the intersection under the former railroad crossing. Due to the complexity of the configuration of water mains, material procurement has delayed this project.

What is this project going to accomplish?
There are water tanks located to the north at the top of the hill past Sumach. These feed the City’s distribution network via a 24” main down to the Clinton/Melrose intersection. Because of the railroad crossing bisecting this intersection, there is an odd configuration of five (5) different mains with four (4) different sizes (8”, 12”, 16”, and 24”), along with some broken valves. This project will realign, reconnect, and provide new valves to better facilitate operations after the railroad crossing is removed.

Completed – Clinton Street Utilities Replacement – April through June 2024
The project was advertised on the Small Works Roster on January 29. ESF Solutions was identified as the low bidder on February 13 and then on the 28th the construction contract was awarded. Work began on April 1, and substantial completion was recognized on May 10.

What did this project accomplish?
This project installed 320 feet of 8” PVC sewer main, replaced a creek crossing and installed electrical conduit to power the school zone flasher, radar reader/speed feedback sign, street lighting, and a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) that will be installed in the Clinton Street Pavement Preservation project.

How will this project be funded?

The total project cost is estimated at $1.9 million:

• $1.5M for the Clinton Street Pavement Preservation
• $105K for the Melrose/Clinton Water Main Replacements
• $305K for the Clinton Street Utilities Replacement

The project is funded by:

• $1.1M from the Transportation Benefit District (TBD). The City’s TBD is funded by the citizen approved 0.2% sales tax, dedicated to transportation improvements on our citizens top 25 identified streets.
• $410K from the City’s utilities (water, sewer, and stormwater).
• $400K from an Arterial Preservation Program (APP) grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)