Olympia Intersection Gets Safety Upgrade | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Downtown Olympia’s busiest intersection is getting a major safety overhaul starting next week — $1.6 million in upgrades to make walking and biking safer, with road work from July 6–9. Expect lane closures, parking restrictions, and temporary traffic shifts as crews grind asphalt, pave new sidewalks, and repaint lanes. While some congestion is unavoidable, especially after removing a right-turn lane, officials say safety for pedestrians and cyclists is the top priority. Funded by a state DOT grant and the Climate Commitment Act, this project aims to transform a collision-prone spot into a…