Underground utility work to cause traffic delays along Littlerock Road in Tumwater

An infrastructure project along Littlerock Road in Tumwater is going to make it a more difficult for motorists to navigate around the area.

Puget Sound Energy crews are going to start installing new underground power lines along Littlerock Road SW at Summer Hill Court SW on Thursday, May 8.

The work will take place  from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, May 23. Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes given the likelihood of traffic delays.

"Traffic control will be in place with intermittent alternating one-way traffic to facilitate the project," the City of Tumwater said in an advisory on Wednesday, May.

"Flaggers will be (on-site) to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists are advised to plan for delays or take alternate routes."

Scheduled road construction projects are subject to change because of weather, as well equipment and project delays.