Beginning on October 17, 2016, Advanced Excavating Specialists, LLC of Longview, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin a street repair project to remove and repair a number of damaged pavement and sidewalk sections along S. 8th Avenue between Vine Street and Allen Street.  Inspection, marking and other preparatory work has already begun. The work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by October 31, 2016.

This work will create disruptions to the flow of traffic. At times, detours will be used to redirect traffic around or through the work area. As a local resident, every reasonable effort will be made to allow you access to your destination.

Map of work area.

We realize this is an inconvenience and we appreciate your cooperation.

City of Kelso
Community Development Department
(360) 423-6590

Beginning on September 19, 2016, Nutter Corporation of Vancouver, Washington, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin a construction project to construct roadway improvements to Yew Street between S. Pacific Way and S. 7th Avenue.  The project also includes installation of a stormwater utility system on S. 7th Avenue and Walnut Street. Work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished within 3-5 months, depending on weather.

During construction there will be local access for residents and their guests.  The City and Nutter Corporation will work to minimize the inconvenience, however, minor delays should be expected.  We appreciate your cooperation and patience. 

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the City’s project manager, Tim Shell, at (360) 577-3322.

Beginning on August 29, 2016, Clark and Sons Excavating, Inc. of Battleground, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin work to replace catch basins located on Allen Street between N. 23rd Ave. and Crescent Ave. Inspection, marking and other preparatory work has already begun. The work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by September 2, 2016.

This work will create disruptions to the flow of traffic. At times, detours will be used to redirect traffic around or through the work area. As a local resident, every reasonable effort will be made to allow you access to your destination.

We realize this is an inconvenience and we appreciate your cooperation.

City of Kelso
Community Development Department
(360) 423-6590

The City mailed stormwater educational letters on August 8 to a number of property owners. These letters were sent to the correct addresses but the property owner names were incorrect. The letters were educational only – they have nothing to do with stormwater fees or citizens being out of compliance. The stormwater pollution information in the letters is valid for all Kelso citizens. The City regrets this unfortunate error. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Van McKay at 360-577-3323.