HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-23 - Event - Interurban Avenue South Ribbon CuttingMEDIA ADVISORY
September 21, 2016
Contact:
Rachel Bianchi, City of Tukwila
206 454 7566 office
206 396 0341 cell
Rachel.Bianchi @TukwilaWa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tukwila, WA: The City of Tukwila, joined by project funders and nearby neighbors, will formally
cut the ribbon on its Interurban Avenue South project on Friday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m.
The $11 million project, which provided for new sidewalks, pavement and lighting, was funded
through a partnership of the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board, City of
Tukwila, Federal Surface Transportation Program grants and local transportation impact fees.
Prior to this project's completion, pedestrians were forced to walk in the road, lighting was
substandard and the road was vulnerable to being blocked by a landslide. In excess of 21,000
vehicles travel Interurban Avenue South on a daily basis.
What: Interurban Avenue South Ribbon Cutting
When: September 23, 2016, 10:00 a.m.
Where:Parking available at the Teamsters International Unions, 14675 Interurban
Avenue South
Who: The Honorable Allan Ekberg, City of Tukwila Mayor
Greg Armstrong, Chief Engineer, Washington State Transportation Improvement
Board
David Israel, President and CEO of Pop Gourmet
The Honorable Joe Duffie, City of Tukwila Council President