Don’t miss Tukwila’s Annual Clean Up on Friday, June 10. Instead of hauling your junk to the transfer station, bring it to your curb for disposal. The Annual Clean Up is designed to help Tukwila households, single-family up to 4 – plex dispose of bulky household items.
City of Tukwila News
Uphill eastbound lane of the South 129th St bridge is closed for repairs
On Saturday, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) bridge inspection team found a deteriorated timber pile cap on the South 129th St bridge that needs to be replaced immediately.
No lead found in Tukwila water source
Due to the recent news coverage around the country of lead contamination in drinking water, the City has been receiving questions from concerned community members about the safety of the drinking water here in Tukwila.
Tukwila is a member of Cascade Water Alliance and receives it’s water from Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). SPU tests our water source regularly and Tukwila is not aware of any galvanized water services with lead gooseneck fittings.
New pavement, smoother drive coming to SR 900 in Tukwila
On Monday, April 4, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation started work on a $3.2 million pavement-preservation project on SR 900. The project will repave portions of SR 900 with new asphalt, replace broken concrete panels and completely rebuild a failing section of the road.
Major rehab coming to southbound I-5 from Tukwila to Federal Way
Starting Monday, March 21, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin an 18-month project to rehabilitate nearly 13 miles of the interstate – replacing expansion joints and concrete panels, repaving sections and resurfacing other sections between Tukwila and Federal Way.
Tukwila residents may qualify for utility discounts or tax rebate
The City operates a Utility Tax Relief Program for low-income seniors 62 or older, and disabled low income residents. Reduced rates on water/sewer, surface water, garbage service and cable TV bills are also available to persons 62 or older, and disabled low income residents.
Join us for the 53rd Avenue South Open House on March 23, 2016
Roadway improvements for 53rd Avenue South from South 137th Street to South 144th Street are currently being designed. Please attend the Open House to discuss the project, roadway layout options, and determine landowners’ willingness for possible donation of additional right-of-way.
The City needs your feedback on the BNSF Access Study Project
The City of Tukwila is partnering with BNSF Railway to study alternative access routes to their intermodal yard in Allentown. Before the City begins evaluating the alternative access routes, we need your feedback on the screening criteria.
Join us for the 42nd Ave S †Phase III Project Open House on March 15, 2016
The 42nd Avenue South Project will be under construction later this year. Please plan to attend our Open House to learn more about what’s coming to your neighborhood on March 15, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The 42nd Ave S Roadside Barrier Project has begun in Allentown
The 42nd Ave S Roadside Barrier Project is located at 42 Ave S. and 116th in Allentown. It involves the installation of a barrier between the Duwamish River and the adjacent streets. The project is scheduled to take 5 days to complete, but minor delays are expected.