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Mercer Corridor Project (East Phase) – Weekly Construction Preview

This week, crew’s primary focus for the Mercer Corridor Project (East Phase) will be pavement removal, grading and sidewalk demolition on Fairview Avenue N along with continued utility work near Fairview and Valley.

Activities this week include:

  • Begin pavement removal and grading in preparation for rebuilding sections of Fairview Avenue N. Work will be located on the west side of the roadway between Mercer and Valley streets.
  • Continue installing underground communication lines on Fairview Avenue N between Valley and Mercer streets.
  • Pour concrete pavement on the east side of Fairview Avenue N between Republican and Harrison streets.
  • Begin sidewalk removal and pole foundation installation on the east side of Fairview Avenue N, south of Mercer Street.
  • Install conduits for reconstructed signal at Republican Street and Fairview Avenue N.
  • Begin installing catch basins on Valley Street and Fairview Avenue N.

 This week, traffic engineers will:

  • Monitor traffic flow on Mercer Street.
  • Monitor traffic flow at Dexter Avenue N and Mercer Street intersection.
  • Continue planning for the eventual reopening of southbound Fairview Ave N.

As always, for up-to-minute construction updates join our project email list at: www.seattle.gov/transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm or call the 24-hour construction hotline at 206-419-5818.