Page 5 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - July, 2018

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Prep for Hwy. 12 road work
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WSDOT plans to minimize impact during fireworks season

This article is a reminder to the frequent questions:
community about the upcoming What brought on this project?
roundabout construction on Anderson WSDOT’s main focus is safety. Anderson
Road and Moon Road during 2019. Road and Moon Road both have had a
One topic of discussion regarding the significant number of accidents, including
roundabouts is the effect construction fatalities in recent years. This project is
might have on traffic. There will be an designed to make the stretch of Highway 12
CHEHALIS TRIBAL impact between the months of March safer for all travelers.
How long will construction take?
through October on both Anderson Road
NEWSLETTER and Moon Road. The project will kick off March 2019 and
A detailed construction schedule has not wrap up in October.
The Confederated Tribes been developed at this time. Who is paying for construction?
of the Chehalis Reservation, The Planning Department has worked WSDOT is funding the project. The tribe
‘People of the Sands’ closely with the Washington State is not responsible for costs.
Articles and opinions expressed Department of Transportation, which is Will large trucks be able to use the
are not necessarily those of this responsible for the projects, and informed roundabouts?
them of the importance of the months of
Yes. The roundabouts are designed to
publication or the Chehalis Tribal June and July for the Chehalis Tribe and accommodate vehicles of all sizes, including
Business Committee.
tribal members because of fireworks season. emergency vehicles, buses, farm equipment
WSDOT is fully aware of the importance
SUBMISSIONS of traffic flow and is creating a schedule to and semi-trucks with trailers.
Is the tribe involved in design of the
We encourage tribal members to minimize impact during that time. roundabouts?
submit letters, articles, photos The Planning Department will continue Yes, we are working with WSDOT to
and drawings to be considered for to work with WSDOT to ensure they take ensure the tribe is represented and it is
publication (subject to editing). into consideration the impact construction clear drivers have entered the territory of
Contributing writers, artists and will have on the tribe and tribal businesses. the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis
photographers include Chehalis Here are answers to some of the most Reservation.
tribal community members and
staff. Submission deadline is Left: Visualizations
the first of each month (printed of the roundabouts
monthly). planned at
TRIBAL CENTER Anderson Road
and Moon Road
Main line: 360-273-5911 on Highway 12,
Address: 420 Howanut Road which will be
Oakville, WA 98568 constructed by the
Office: 360-709-1726 Washington State
Fax: 360-273-5914 Department of
Transportation. The
CHEHALIS TRIBE’S project is designed
VISION STATEMENT to enhance safety
on this stretch of
To be a thriving, self-sufficient, Highway 12.
sovereign people, honoring our
past and serving current and sss
future generations.
BUSINESS COMMITTEE CONTACT US
Harry Pickernell Sr.: Chairman For more
Jessie Goddard: Vice Chairman details or
Shoni Pannkuk: Treasurer additional
David Burnett: Secretary questions,
Leroy Boyd Sr.: reach out to
Transportation
Fifth Council Member
Planner Bryan
NEWSLETTER STAFF Sanders at
Fred Shortman, Frazier Myer, bsanders@
chehalistribe.
Audra J. Hill and the Information org or 360-
Technology Team 709-1767.