Traffic Alerts

Links to WSDOT webcam around Olympia.

Visit DOT website to see a webcam at I-5 and Capitol Way

101 @ Crosby Blvd

I-5 @ Capitol Blvd

I-5 & Eastside St

Plum & Union

I-5 @ Pacific Ave


Downtown Olympia Traffic Impacts:

  • Lakeridge Drive (Courthouse Hill) Road is Open: One lane will remain open at all times, with flaggers directing traffic around the remaining construction. Visit Olympia's Lakeridge Drive construction page or view our video right to learn more about this project. Lakeridge Video News Release
  • State Avenue: Sidewalks and parking stalls on the west side of Adams Street and the north side of State Avenue will be closed September 8 through mid-October, 2009. Visit the project page for more information.
  • State Data Center Project: Work near the intersection of 14th Avenue and Jefferson Street, is related to construction of the new State Department of Information Services building, also called the Wheeler Project. For more information and updates on the project, visit the DIS website.


Eastside Olympia Traffic Impacts:

  • Boulevard Road & Log Cabin Road Construction: Beginning on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, the intersection of Boulevard Road and Log Cabin Road will have a temporary bypass in place, it is anticipated that this bypass will be in place through the end of October. Visit the project page for more information.
  • Crosswalks on Flash: The flashing crosswalks on 4th & Frederick Street and State & Sawyer will be put on flash until further notice, due to damage of one of the ballards.
  • State & Puget: The pedestrian crossing signals in all directions of State and Puget are out due to damage.
  • Union Avenue Overlay: Construction along Union Avenue from Plum Street to Capitol Way is almost complete.  Visit the project page for more information.


Westside Olympia Traffic Impacts:

  • Garfield Avenue Closed to Through Traffic August 24 - Mid-October 2009: Roadway will be closed to though traffic between Sherman Street and West Bay Drive. Visit the project page for more information.
  • Westside Sewer Interceptor Replacement: Temporary traffic disruptions on West Bay Drive. The contractor is preparing the streets for paving, expected to begin October 12, 2009. Visit the project page for more information. Updated October 7, 2009


Helpful Olympia Traffic Links:


Contacting Public Works:

  • Mailing Address: PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507
  • Physical Address: 924 7th Ave. SE, Suite A (directions)
  • Hours: M - F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except for City-recognized holidays)
  • 360. 753.8588. TTY 360.753.8270
  • publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us