Beginning in downtown’s retail core, drivers are now able to use their phones to pay for on-street parking without needing to visit a pay station or display a printed sticker. Users can choose to receive text message updates and buy more parking from their phone, if they have not yet… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews continued to work on underground utilities on Valley Street, Broad Street, Ninth Avenue North and Westlake Avenue North, north of Mercer Street. Crews also continued construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side of SR… Filed Under: SDOT
The world’s largest tunneling machine, Bertha, is undergoing final tests to go underground before starting to sink her mechanical teeth into Seattle soil. At the end of July,after the final testing is complete, she’ll begin chewing her way through two miles of dirt below the City. The SR99 tunnel is… [ Keep reading ]
The Walk Bike Ride (WBR) Challenge is off to a great start. Over 1600 people have accepted the Challenge to reduce drive-alone car trips by walking, biking, riding transit, and carpooling. We have loads of great prizes and have partnered with both the Sub Pop Jubilee and the Capitol Hill… [ Keep reading ]
Over the weekend, crews completed grading and paving at the intersection of Terry Avenue North and Valley Street, allowing access to Lake Union Park via Terry Avenue North to be re-opened. This week, crews will continue to work on underground utilities on Valley Street, Broad Street, Ninth Avenue North and…
The tracks are in, new signs and traffic signals are being installed, and the street is being striped in its new configuration. With so much now in place, a person can almost see the streetcar cruising down Broadway. The imaginary streetcar in the photo above will become a reality in 2014. Although the… Filed Under: SDOT
This week, crews continued work on underground utilities on Valley Street, Broad Street, Ninth Avenue North and Westlake Avenue North to the north of Mercer Street. Crews also continued construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east… Filed Under: SDOT
It’s that time of year where road construction activity seems to be everywhere, around every corner and happening all the time. Well, you would be mostly correct in your observations. Summer is the most active time for road construction and thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation initiative passed… [ Keep reading ]
Going for a run or stroll on your lunch break, or just dropping into downtown to shop or sightsee? Want to grab a bite to eat and keep on going? The city is now adding two more sites to a long list of conveniently located places where you can order… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s contractor has demolished the eastern part of the SR99 bridge over Mercer Street. It will be rebuilt to accommodate a wider Mercer Street. This week, crews will continue to work on underground utilities on Valley Street, Broad Street, Ninth Avenue North and Westlake Avenue North, north of Mercer Street…. Filed Under: SDOT
