This week, crews primarily focused on pavement removal and grading on Fairview Avenue N as well as continued electrical work on Fairview Avenue N and Valley Street. Activities this week included: Continued pavement removal and grading in preparation for rebuilding sections of Fairview Avenue N. Work moved south towards Republican… [ Keep reading ]
This week crews primarily focused on continuing underground utility improvements near Valley Street, Fairview Avenue N and Mercer Street, and also landscaping work on Ninth Avenue N. Construction activities this week included: Installation of water lines on Valley Street. Installation of electrical vaults and preparing them for new electrical conduit on Fairview Avenue… [ Keep reading ]
Moving forward with our Mercer Corridor Project (East Phase) work, this week our construction crews will continue with underground utility improvements near Valley Street, Fairview Avenue N and Mercer Street. Some of the construction activities this week will include: Continuing the installation of water lines on Valley St. Continuing the installation of electrical vaults… [ Keep reading ]
Last week our construction crews focused on underground utility improvements throughout the project area. As such, we undertook the following activities along the corridor: Installed water lines on Valley Street between Fairview Avenue N and Terry Avenue North Installed a City Light transmission tower near Fairview and Valley streets Installed and prepared electrical vaults for new… [ Keep reading ]
Since the groundbreaking on April 23, SDOT and its contractor have been hard at work constructing the new First Hill Streetcar line. The early focus of the project has been underground utility work along with track and roadway work, followed by traffic signals and overhead wiring. As we scheduled high impact work during summer… [ Keep reading ]
Nothing inspires more conversation around the city than our roads and their condition. Getting back to basics is a priority for Mayor McGinn and SDOT. Two weeks ago the Transportation Action Agenda was unveiled and it lays out the transportation priories of the city. Getting back to basics is a big part… [ Keep reading ]
Last month Mayor McGinn and the Seattle City Council announced that the city would commit an additional $3 million to help repair Seattle’s streets in 2011. By using part of the proceeds from the sale of the Rubble Yard, a parcel of land owned by SDOT, the money helps the department complete even more roadway improvement work in 2011. The funding, in addition to… [ Keep reading ]
Concerned about how Bridging the Gap (BTG) levy funds are being used in Seattle? Then you will be pleased to know that a citizen-led Bridging the Gap Levy Oversight Committee ensures that these vital funds are appropriately spent on addressing Seattle’s maintenance backlog and enhancing its transportation infrastructure. This committee… [ Keep reading ]
Earlier this year SDOT provided new estimates of our maintenance backlog and annual maintenance needs to the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee and the Seattle City Council. Many folks have asked why these figures have changed so dramatically since 2006, prior to passage of the Bridging the Gap Levy. During development… [ Keep reading ]
Right on schedule for 2011, SDOT’s Bridging the Gap funded work is addressing the significant maintenance backlog, making it easier to navigate around the city and enhancing safety. As you can see from so many projects, SDOT’s road repaving, new sidewalk construction and signage replacement is ongoing across Seattle. With the BTG Citizen… [ Keep reading ]
