Annual Overlay and Repair Program

The Overlay and Repair Program preserves and maintains the street structure in a safe and usable condition. Construction will include, but not be limited to pavement repairs, sidewalk improvements, signal improvements, and an asphalt overlay at seven locations citywide. In addition to asphalt overlay this years project will include ADA improvements, and Traffic Calming improvements.

51st Avenue South, which becomes Macadam Road South, has been selected for this year’s pavement overlay due to its fair to marginal condition. In addition to its current state, Water District 125 recently completed a watermain replacement along most of the corridor and deferred final paving. The savings from that project will help fund this year’s overlay.

Project Updates – 11/03/25:

Thank you for your patience and understanding as crews worked to safely widen 3,800 feet of the roadway and improve pedestrian safety. We’ve also completed important accessibility upgrades—including new sidewalk and ADA ramps—at S 144th St & Macadam Rd S and 43rd Ave S & Macadam Rd S. While we had hoped to wrap up the final paving work this year, the main part of the project—laying the new road surface—has been delayed due to wet winter weather. For the best results, this work needs dry conditions so the new pavement bonds properly. You can expect to see the contractor back on site in March or April, once the weather improves. We appreciate your continued support as we work to bring you smoother, safer streets!

PROJECT LIMITS:

From the SR 518 North on-ramp to 43rd Avenue South.

This is a narrow, winding two-lane road with few side streets. We appreciate your patience as crews work to complete the improvements. During paving, driveways along the route may experience temporary delays when fresh asphalt is placed between the driveway and the newly paved road.

Paving Schedule:

Dates will be posted here once confirmed.

Additional Work:

A small segment near Kilickitat Drive and the I-5 South on-ramp (approximately half a mile south) is also included in the project.

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PROJECT CONTACTS:

City of Tukwila: David Baus, Project Manager – 206-419-1898

Contractor: ICON

KPG: TBD