As the summer construction season transitions to fall, Seattle residents will still see lots of work going on in their neighborhoods, thanks to the Bridging the Gap transportation initiative passed by Seattle voters in 2006. Seattle Department of Transportation crews continue to be very busy making Seattle streets a little smoother and easier to navigate.
SDOT crews focus on striping and marking streets during the long, dry days of summer, including traffic lanes, crosswalks, and bicycle facilities. So far this year, more than 306 crosswalks have been remarked, 533 lane miles of arterial lanes have been restriped, 33 miles of bicycle facilities have been maintained and more than two miles of new facilities have been installed.
Two major paving projects – the North 105th Street and North/Northeast Northgate Way project and the Holman Road project – will be finished this fall. More than 16 lane miles will be repaved as part of these projects. For more information on each of these projects please visit the Bridging the Gap paving web site.
SDOT crews have been restriping and remarking streets this summer.
In addition to paving projects, work actively continues on several sidewalk projects across the city. SDOT expects to construct seven blocks of new sidewalk in 2014. For more information about the projects and to see a list of locations please visit see their web page.
SDOT is working hard to make Seattle more vibrant city for all of us. Yes, construction projects can be a small inconvenience, however, the improvements will be worth it in the long run.
It’s important to remember to slow down and give workers a little extra space. The arrival of fall brings shorter days, waning light and rain – all of which can make it more difficult to see. Give yourself a few extra minutes to get to where you are going and enjoy the many new facilities that sprung up over the summer!
For more information on Bridging the Gap and its accomplishments please visit the web site.
Northgate paving project will be completed this fall.