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D160814-4
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- 1971-09-09 (Creation)
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Construction work has begun in September of 1971 in preparation for the new State Route 512 freeway that will connect I-5 near Lakewood with Puyallup and Sumner. This photograph looks north on Meridian from about 110th St. E. (now 37th Ave. S.E.) . Meridian is being temporarily re-routed over mounds of dirt excavated from the nearby future site of S.R. 512. A new "T"-shaped intersection is replacing the old one at 104th St. E. to divert traffic from South Meridian onto 104th St. E. Motorists wanting to continue down the hill to Puyallup would need to make a right turn at the new light. Signs on the right hand side of the road inform drivers of nearby Forest Green and Parkwood housing developments. Drivers are advised to only travel 25 mph while taking the curve. Photograph ordered by Allstate Insurance Co. (Information provided by a reader)
Streets--Puyallup; Signs (Notices); Road construction--Puyallup;