Update: Puyallup High Road Closure

In response to community concerns regarding the Puyallup High School (PHS) upcoming road closure, the district has decided to delay the closure of 7th Street NW between 3rd Ave Northwest and West Main Street until November 4, 2024.

The decision to postpone the road closure addresses the following matters:

• Overlapping road closures with the current 4th St NW project
• Potential disruptions during the fair
• Ensuring new portables are fully operational by November

During this extended review period, the traffic plan will be further assessed, allowing any necessary adjustments to occur during the one-year pilot period road closure.

As we approach the November 4th road closure, the district is committed to addressing pedestrian safety concerns by exploring additional support measures. In anticipation of these changes, a third Community Open House will be held on October 15^th, from 5-7 p.m. at Puyallup High School, providing an opportunity to learn more about the project.

Once the closure takes effect on November 4th, please note the following key adjustments:

• Beginning November 4, 7th Street NW between 3rd Ave Northwest and West Main Street will be closed to through-traffic as part of the one-year pilot program in collaboration with the City of Puyallup.
• Access to 7th Street NW from 2nd Ave Northwest will be restricted.
• Emergency services will remain unaffected during this period as the district will install gates allowing the fire department access to the buildings when needed.
• Families are kindly requested to use alternative routes for student drop-off and pick-up (7th Street SW and West Main, east of 8th St.).
• School buses will pick up and drop off students behind the Aquatics Center on 6th Street NW.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow during this period.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes or the upcoming road closure, email communications@puyallupsd.org.