Martin Way Park & Ride Direct Access

Beginning Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, Intercity Transit’s contractor will replace the parking lot lights at the Martin Way Park & Ride. Bus service will not be impacted and the lot will remain open for parking. Overhead work by the electrical contractor will require temporary closure of some parking stalls. Work areas will be closed or blocked by traffic cones.

We ask our customers and riders who use the Martin Way Park & Ride to stay clear of work zones and closed areas while work is underway. Overhead work is expected to be completed by Dec. 15.

Starting Sunday, Nov. 19, riders heading north to Lakewood from the Martin Way Park & Ride will board buses at the new “flyer” stop, located on the northbound ramp to I-5. Northbound buses will no longer enter the facility, so passengers will need to catch buses to Lakewood at the flyer stop. This change will speed up boarding and reduce travel times.

Passengers of both directions should be aware that southbound Route 620 buses to Olympia will enter the Park & Ride from the northbound I-5 on ramp, but will not stop at the flyer stop. Southbound buses will depart from the current temporary stop location. This will continue until the permanent stop location for the southbound direction is completed.

We appreciate everyone’s patience throughout this project. Please call Customer Service at 360-786-1881 with questions or for service information. 

The northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) on-ramp at Martin Way, near College St., will be closed on Thursday, Sep. 28 and Friday, Sept. 29. During the closures, traffic control measures and a detour for NB I-5 traffic will be in place. The closures will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The temporary closures are necessary for construction activity to be completed on the northbound I-5 on-ramp. Southbound access to Interstate 5 will not be impacted.

Repair work in the North lot area of the Martin Way Park & Ride (Park & Ride) will require users to shift parking south to the South lot area closest to the main entry of the Park & Ride. This transition will occur on September 7, 2023.

Park & Ride users entering the lot on September 7th will see signs indicating the North lot area will be closed to the public and users will be directed to the parking area closest to Martin Way (South lot).  The contractor will close access to the North lot the evening of September 6th. Note: Any vehicles remaining in the North lot will be noticed to move. Unattended vehicles will be tagged and potentially towed if not moved immediately following the closure.

Please pay attention to all signage and park in designated areas only. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the facility and transit service for our customers. Please call Customer Service with questions at 360-786-1881.

The northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) on-ramp at Martin Way, near College St., will be closed for overnight work Friday, August 18. During the overnight closures, traffic control measures and a detour for NB I-5 traffic will be in place. The closure will occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The closure is necessary to complete permanent striping from the ramp onto I-5. Southbound access to Interstate 5 will not be impacted.

Motorists using Martin Way to access I-5 NB are advised to use alternate routes during the closure. Visit intercitytransit.com/Construction/MWPR-improvements for construction details, including dates and times for the planned closures.

The northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) on-ramp at Martin Way, near College St., will be closed overnight for striping on Tuesday, Aug. 1 and Wednesday, Aug. 2. Closures will occur between 8:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. During the overnight closures, traffic control measures and a detour for northbound I-5 will be in place. The closures are necessary to allow removal of temporary striping, placement of permanent striping and shoulder work on the ramp. Southbound access to I-5 will not be impacted.

Construction and painting at the Martin Way Park & Ride (Park and Ride) will require users to shift parking to the newly completed North Lot of the Park and Ride beginning Friday, June 23.

This will move parking from the lot closest to Martin Way (South Lot) to the area closest to I-5 (North Lot). The change will occur immediately following painting of the North Lot. At that time the contractor will close access to the South Lot to support ongoing construction and utility work.

Park and Ride users entering the lot on Friday, June 23 will see signs indicating the South Lot is closed and will be directed to the freshly painted North Lot.

Please pay attention to all signage and park in designated areas only. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the facility and transit service for our customers. Please call Customer Service with questions at 360-786-1881.

What: Several overnight closures of the northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) on-ramp at Martin Way, will result in a detour for vehicles needing to access northbound I-5. The full closures are necessary to allow construction work to reconstruct the on-ramp shoulder and to re-pave and paint in the ramp lane as part of Intercity Transit’s Martin Way Park & Ride Direct Access Project.

When: Closures will be from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. on the following dates:

• Monday, May 15 - I-5 mainline and ramp preparation 
• Tuesday, May 16 - I-5 mainline and ramp preparation 
• Wednesday, May 17 - I-5 mainline and ramp preparation 
• Thursday, May 18 - I-5 mainline and ramp paving

Where: Construction will take place on, or adjacent to, the northbound I-5 on-ramp at Martin Way, near College St.

Impacts: Motorists will see traffic control measures and detours in place for the duration of the overnight construction work. Construction is weather dependent. Updates or changes to the planned closure dates will be posted on electronic signage to keep motorists informed. Motorists using Martin Way to access northbound I-5 at this location are advised to use alternate routes. Southbound access to I-5 will not be impacted.

What: Construction adjacent to the I-5 on-ramp on Martin Way, will require the closure of the westbound right turn lane onto the northbound I-5 ramp. Westbound traffic accessing northbound I-5 will need to detour.

When: The current dates and times are as follows:

• UPDATED - Thursday, May 18th from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Prep for paving

Where: The westbound (right) turn lane onto the northbound I-5 ramp on Martin Way; adjacent to the I-5 on-ramp.

Impacts: Motorists will see traffic control measures and detours in place for the duration of the construction work. Construction is weather dependent. Updates or changes to the planned closure dates will be posted on electronic signage to keep motorists informed. Motorists using the westbound turn lane to access northbound I-5 are advised to use alternate routes. Access from College St. to northbound I-5 will remain open during the lane closures.

What: Upcoming concrete demolition and trenching for new utility lines will impact drive aisles and some parking spaces in the main parking lot as part of planned construction activity. The lot will remain open during construction.

When: Beginning April 3, 2023, with initial work lasting approximately two weeks. New walkways will be poured and placed between the last week of April and early May. The duration of the activity will be four to five weeks.

Where: Trenching will take place in the vicinity of the pedestrian walkway that connects Martin Way and the north side of the main parking area.

Impacts: Users will see orange construction fencing around closed areas near the walkway where work is underway. These areas will include the closure of adjacent parking spaces to provide a buffer for work and users. During trenching, one of the three drive lanes connecting the lot may be closed, requiring lot users to use one of the other entry/exit aisles. Steel plates will temporarily cover drive lanes during construction and between work phases. Fencing will be placed to delineate closed parking areas during the utility trench work and site updates will be provided as conditions change.

The sidewalk on Martin Way is expected to remain open. However, there will be short term closures when work is being done under sidewalk areas where utility connections are being completed.

Parking revisions at Martin Way Park and Ride will begin on April 3, 2023.

Park & Ride users should plan for these activities and use caution around work areas. Please watch for pedestrian traffic and pay attention to all site traffic control measures and advisories, observe signage and use caution around work areas.