Visible Summer Construction on Fruitland Elementary Traffic Safety Project

With students officially out for summer break, work is now underway on a major traffic improvement project at Fruitland Elementary. This long-anticipated construction effort, part of the 2024 Capital Levy improvements, is designed to alleviate congestion on Fruitland Avenue and enhance safety for students, families, and the surrounding community. 

The new design includes a dedicated bus loop and expands parking areas, which will create a more efficient and secure drop-off and pick-up experience. These upgrades address longstanding traffic challenges and reflect our commitment to student safety and neighborhood livability. 

“Thanks to the support of our voters and community, we’re delivering on our promise to make our schools safer and more accessible. These upgrades will make a daily difference for students, staff, and neighbors.” - Brady Martin, Executive Director of Capital Projects and Facilities

We are grateful to our Fruitland families and nearby residents for their patience and partnership as we launch this work. Construction will continue through the summer, and updates will be provided regularly to keep the community informed. 

Temporary Transportation Changes This Fall 

To support safety during construction, families will notice changes to student transportation beginning this fall. Specifically, all students who do not use a neighborhood bus stop will need to board and depart buses at the Kessler Center. This new satellite location provides a safer and more organized solution as work at the Fruitland site progresses. 

Families who currently drive their students to school will have two transportation options during construction: 

1. Use existing neighborhood bus stop locations 
2. Use the Kessler Center for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up 

This will help to keep work crews and students safe during construction.  

Plan Ahead and Stay Informed 

These improvements at Fruitland are a key first step toward resolving long-term traffic and safety issues for the neighborhood. The project will take several months to complete, and there may be further temporary adjustments to transportation routines. We encourage all families to stay connected to school and district news throughout the summer and into the 2025-2026 school year. 

Student route details will be made available through the new StopFinder app or the Home Access Center prior to the start of the school year. For questions about the temporary transportation plan, contact the Transportation Department at (253) 841-8775 or via email at transportation@puyallupsd.org. 

Thank you again for your cooperation and support as we build a safer, more efficient future for Fruitland Elementary.