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Archives for September 2019

Fortson Square Open House: September 18

SDOT, Chief Seattle Club, and Alliance for Pioneer Square are hosting an open house to get input on the forthcoming re-design of Fortson Square (at the intersection of Yesler Way and 2nd Ave Ext S). At the open house, SDOT staff will share the results of the Public Life… [ Keep reading ]

Hey Ballard! Here’s what’s happening at 24th Ave NW & NW Market St

Starting Monday, September 16, the north half of the 24th Ave NW and NW Market St intersection will be closed to replace an aging water main and complete paving work. The entire intersection is scheduled to be closed Saturday, September 21 and will reopen Monday, September 23, to allow… [ Keep reading ]

What’s Moving in Seattle This Week? Sept. 10 – 15

TUES.SEPT10 Seattle Mariners vs. Cincinnati Reds: At T-Mobile Park. Event hours: 7:10PM.  Estimated attendance: 11,000. WED.SEPT11 Seattle Fire and Police Remembering 9-11: At Seattle Center Memorial Garden (305 Harrison St.). Mayor Jenny Durkan, Police Chief Carmen Best and Fire Chief Harold Scoggins will speak at the… [ Keep reading ]

Moving Forward with the Center City Connector Streetcar Project 

First Hill Streetcar, Yesler Way. Photo by Jeanne Clark. Over the past year, Seattle Streetcar ridership has increased by 18 percent and we’ve worked to place the Center City Connector Streetcar Project on a more secure financial footing. In August, the Seattle City Council appropriated $9 million so that we could move forward with essential… [ Keep reading ]

Traffic Advisory: Closure | Detour | Lane Restrictions on S. King Street & Rainier Avenue S.

As part of the S King St Neighborhood Greenway project, our crews will be demolishing and then repaving existing roadway panels on the west side crossing of the S King St and Rainier Ave S intersection. Here’s What You Can Expect: Schedule Work will begin as soon… [ Keep reading ]

September 5-6: Alaskan Way Closure and Marion St Pedestrian Bridge Demolition

Beginning at 10:30 PM this Thursday, September 5, the Marion St pedestrian bridge across Alaskan Way will close so crews in charge of demolishing the Alaskan Way Viaduct can remove the bridge’s span over Alaskan Way and haul it away. Alaskan Way will close Thursday night at 10 PM… [ Keep reading ]

Starting Sept. 7: High Friction Surface Treatments along 24th Ave E

As part of Vision Zero, our crews will be adding High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST) at 3 locations along 24th Ave E to improve skid-resistance to the pavement. During this time, you may see crews “power washing” pavement and/or removing striping to ensure that these treatments adhere correctly and… [ Keep reading ]

Second Intersection Closure at SW Avalon Way & 35th Ave SW: Oct 4 – Oct 7

Update: This blog was updated on September 30, 2019 to reflect the second intersection closure of SW Avalon Way and 35th Ave SW. What’s happening on SW Avalon Way and 35th Ave SW? SW Avalon Way and 35th Ave SW in West Seattle are seeing major improvements! This… [ Keep reading ]

Right-sizing citation fees

If you’re walking or biking to work, busing to school, driving goods across town, or enjoying a meal at a sidewalk café, you’re using a shared public resource known as the right-of-way. The right-of-way is the space above, below, and at the surface of places like public streets, sidewalks,… [ Keep reading ]

What’s Moving in Seattle This Week? September 5 – 8

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers to be aware of the following events in the city that may affect area traffic. THURS.SEPT5   The Butterfly Lovers – Liang Zhu: At McCaw Hall. Event hours: 7:30PM.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.   FRI.SEPT6   Cider Summit Seattle:… [ Keep reading ]