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Improvements to Elliott Avenue W. at West Mercer Place Coming Your Way

If you live or work around this area you probably noticed surveyors on the street last week. SDOT is getting ready to lengthen the left-turn lanes on Elliott Avenue W. at West Mercer Place. Construction will begin June 13 and will last 3-6 weeks. Why are we doing this? This… [ Keep reading ]

City Holiday Today

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.  City offices are closed today, May 30, in observance of  Memorial Day.  The daily SDOT Blog will resume tomorrow, May 31.

Radar Speed Signs and More on Aurora

Travelers on Aurora Avenue North have likely noticed the roadway’s newest accessories – radar speed signs.  More than 20 of these units adorn Seattle streets but these are the first to be installed on this busy roadway.  These signs were installed as part of the Aurora Traffic Safety Project, a two… [ Keep reading ]

Open House: West Thomas Street Pedestrian & Bicycle Overpass

Construction starts next month to build the new West Thomas Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpass and you can learn all about it tonight at a pre-construction Open House: Date:   May 26 – TONIGHT! Time:   5 to 7 p.m. Location:    Homewood Suites, Elliott Bay Room                      206 Western Avenue West                     Seattle, WA 98119 Parking:  Complimentary parking underneath… [ Keep reading ]

“Susie Stephens Forest” grows in honor of community activist and friend

  Susie Stephens was a bright burst of energy in this world, committed creator of livable communities, bicyclist, environmentalist and world traveler.  She was known for her quotes that many of us still take to heart such as “Today’s lesson: If you don’t like where you are, pedal,” or “Potholes… [ Keep reading ]

Baby Birds!

While bridge inspection and maintenance work can be challenging, it does have some benefits. Like the chance to help protect and support vulnerable species like the peregrine falcon.  Last week SDOT staff inspected the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge using specialized equipment to access the structure’s underside. The Seattle Urban Peregrine… [ Keep reading ]

Thank you Alki and West Seattle friends and neighbors for letting us come out and play on your street!

There was electricity in the air as the morning kicked off with the sound of the pistol at 9:30 am signifying the start of the West Seattle 5K Run/Walk. Around 1400 runners and walkers joined the race, 100 people more than last year! You may see the race results at… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT 2010 Annual Report Now On-line

  SDOT has completed its 2010 Annual Report which summarizes the highlights of the vast body of work the department completed this past year. The report covers our efforts to” keep Seattle moving” with status updates on all our major projects; financial facts including budgets and expenditures; accomplishments “By the… [ Keep reading ]

A once-in-a-lifetime project to connect our city to Elliott Bay is now underway!

  On Thursday, May 19th, the reshaping of Seattle’s Central Waterfront took one more step forward with a public meeting hosted by the City of Seattle at the Bell Harbor Conference Center. The event was attended by over 900 people, who took in a presentation, asked questions and gave feedback… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT’s Complete Streets Website Garnering Nationwide Attention

  You may have noticed that descriptions of SDOT’s major maintenance and construction projects often mention if the work is a “Complete Street.”  If you’ve been wondering what all that entails, you’re not alone. As a result of numerous requests for additional information about Seattle’s Complete Streets policies and implementation,… [ Keep reading ]