Crime & Safety
Puyallup Police Warn Of 'Significant' Backups Along Meridian Due To Investigation
The intersection in front of Target along Meridian will be partially closed this afternoon.
PUYALLUP, WA - Police have issued a warning to drivers: avoid the area in front of Target along South Meridian today.
Police will close some lanes at the intersection of South Meridian and 31st Avenue Southwest for a planned investigation. The lane closures will last from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Puyallup police are saying simply, "Avoid the area, backups will be significant."
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Puyallup police Capt. Scott Engle said that the lane closures are due to a traffic investigation related to an accident that occurred during nighttime hours this week.
Today from 1-3pm there will be lane closures at S Meridian/31st Ave SW in front of Target. Avoid the area - backups will be significant. pic.twitter.com/d4SiieeCQ8
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) March 23, 2017
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