Olympia Closed Section of Fones Road for Repairs
City crews scheduled nighttime utility and striping work between the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail and Pacific Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Utilities
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City of Olympia crews have scheduled a nighttime closure of Fones Road to perform essential utility raising and striping work. The road will remain restricted during overnight hours to facilitate transit and safety improvements.
Why it matters
This construction is part of a larger project designed to enhance safety and transit connections for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and truckers on 18th and Pacific avenues. The effort represents a significant infrastructure investment within the city.
The Fones Road Corridor Project spans a corridor measuring less than three-quarters of a mile and carries a total estimated budget of $24.5 million. Olympia contributed over $13 million toward the total, with the remainder sourced from grants.
The players
City of Olympia
The City of Olympia is the municipal government responsible for managing local infrastructure, public works, and the Fones Road Corridor Project.
The details
Crews will perform specific utility and striping work throughout the designated construction zone, though local and emergency access will continue to be provided. This work builds upon nighttime paving efforts conducted along the road earlier in mid-September.
Timeline
Construction on the Fones Road Corridor Project began in November 2024.
Nighttime paving work took place in mid-September 2026.
Fones Road will close from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. on October 7 and October 8, 2026.
Road construction is scheduled to conclude in fall 2026.
Market Landscape
The current road work is the latest phase of the Fones Road Corridor Project. This infrastructure investment positions the city to meet modern transit demands and improves the connectivity of local traffic corridors.
Drivers should expect full road closures between the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail and Pacific Avenue from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. on October 7 and October 8. Local residents and emergency services will maintain access during these overnight periods.
The takeaway
The project aims to improve safety and transit efficiency for all users of the Fones Road corridor. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternative routes during the scheduled overnight closures to avoid potential delays.
Further reading
For more information on local infrastructure, visit the Utilities section.
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