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The West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force has met twice recently – once with Mayor Durkan – as we get closer to a decision to repair or replace the bridge.

October 16, 2020

Watch the 10th West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force Meeting on YouTube. (This week’s meeting will be available soon!) Summary At our 10th West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meeting last week, Mayor Durkan continued to express how important it is for her to prioritize equity, protect lives and preserve public safety. During the Q&A… [ Keep reading ]

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Weekly Update: West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Stabilization

October 12, 2020

Every Monday, we’re posting a blog to keep you informed about our progress to stabilize the bridge, our efforts to address traffic and mobility, and other items related to the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge closure. In this week’s update: High-Rise Bridge Stabilization Update Paving at West Marginal Way SW and… [ Keep reading ]

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The Levy to Move Seattle is making a real, tangible difference in neighborhoods. Thanks to your tax dollars, it’s now easier, safer, and smoother to travel along SW Avalon Way.

October 12, 2020

We’ve heard from our neighbors that the new bike lanes on SW Avalon Way have been getting use, especially on warm, sunny days. One of our neighbors recently shared this video of his young son who now feels safe and comfortable riding his bicycle along SW Avalon Way. Summary We’ve completed work along… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, SDOT, Transit, West Seattle Bridge

Weekly Update: West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Stabilization

October 5, 2020

Every Monday, we’re posting a blog to keep you informed about our progress to stabilize the bridge, our efforts to address traffic and mobility, and other items related to the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge closure. In this week’s update: High-Rise Bridge Stabilization Update Progress on projects over the weekend This… [ Keep reading ]

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Weekly Update: West Seattle High Rise Bridge Stabilization

September 28, 2020

Every Monday, we’re posting a blog to keep you informed about our progress to stabilize the bridge, our efforts to address traffic and mobility, and other items related to the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge closure. In this week’s update: High-Rise Bridge Stabilization Update Community Task Force Meeting Recap Traffic Alert:… [ Keep reading ]

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As we hit the 6-month mark of the West Seattle Bridge closure, the Community Task Force met for the 9th time, and we shared an update on our plans for West Marginal Way.

September 25, 2020

Summary West Seattle High-Rise Bridge stabilization work is continuing, and stay tuned for video in an upcoming blog. The Low Bridge Subcommittee is almost fully formed, and will meet for the first time next week. We shared updates on the cost-benefit analysis: how we’ll be measuring attributes, and the three categories of risks we’re keeping top of mind. … [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, West Seattle Bridge

Weekly Update: West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Stabilization

September 21, 2020

In this week’s update: High-Rise Bridge Stabilization New Speed Radar Signs on Sylvan Way SW Reconnect West Seattle Implementation Plan Next West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force Meeting (Watch the meeting live on September 23 at 12 PM) Traffic Alert: 1st Ave S and Olson Pl SW paving High-Rise Bridge Stabilization Kraemer North America, our contractor… [ Keep reading ]

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City audit echoes SDOT’s call for future bridge maintenance funding, & reinforces ideas for improving our already strong bridge maintenance program to support our aging infrastructure

September 14, 2020

Today, the Seattle Office of the City Auditor released an audit of our bridge maintenance program requested by Seattle City Council. We appreciate the time they took to understand the complex engineering and financial aspects of our work, and our important role in supporting safety and mobility for the traveling public, preserving public infrastructure, and stewarding public… [ Keep reading ]

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Weekly Update: West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Stabilization

September 4, 2020

Last week, we shared our first weekly update about the work we’re doing on the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge. You can expect an update every week. Our goal is to keep you informed of our sustained progress to stabilize the bridge, efforts to address traffic, and other updates related to the… [ Keep reading ]

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Weekly Update: West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Stabilization

August 28, 2020

Since the closure of the High-Rise Bridge, we’ve worked to simultaneously advance all efforts needed to expeditiously pursue both a repair or replace scenario. By advancing both pathways at once, not a moment has been lost while the careful and thorough assessment is done to understand which avenue – repair or replace –… [ Keep reading ]

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