Renton Unveils Park Avenue North Extension and Welcomes U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on Nationwide Tour

Renton’s landscape is seeing some recent additions to enhance the city’s infrastructure and quality of life for its residents. Notably, a new road addition, Park Avenue North Extension, was introduced to the public on November 1. The extension includes new sidewalks and a grade crossing of the BNSF railroad, aiming to improve pedestrian access and safety.

The new roadway offers alternate routes to critical areas such as The Landing, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, and the Southport development. It’s designed to ease traffic flow and better connect the community. According to the local Public Works Department, the successful completion of this project underlines Renton’s commitment to continuously enhancing its city infrastructure.

In another stride towards putting Renton on the map, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park was chosen as the only stop in Washington State for the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which last week made its journey from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest to Washington, D.C. Acknowledging the event’s significance, over 600 residents and visitors gathered to see the 80-foot-tall Sitka Spruce and partake in a signing ceremony, extending their good wishes for the tree’s travel, the

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The tradition of selecting “The People’s Tree” from different national parks annually echoes the nation’s unity and began in 1964. The local Renton workforce, including Kenworth and PACCAR company, continues to play a vital role in transporting trees for the 11th consecutive year. Lynden Transport was selected as this year’s tree carrier. In Renton, the event witnessed a collective effort from city council members, Senator Patty Murray’s office representatives, and city department contributors.

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