In 2006, Seattle voters passed a nine-year, $365 million, transportation levy for maintenance and improvements known as Bridging the Gap (BTG). The levy is complemented by a commercial parking tax. The BTG levy funds maintenance programs for paving; new sidewalk development and repairs; repair, rehabilitation and seismic upgrades to Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will focus on underground utility work on Valley Street and Broad Street. Activities this week include: Begin installation of a dynamic messaging sign above westbound Mercer Street between Boren Avenue N and Terry Avenue N. Please note, the far left lane of westbound Mercer Street will be… [ Keep reading ]
Tomorrow crews open up Fairview Avenue North to two-way traffic. This is a change from only one northbound lane on Fairview, between Harrison and Mercer, and no southbound traffic between Valley and Harrison. So… REMEMBER FAIRVIEW MONDAY! The change represents a shift to the next stage of Mercer Corridor construction which includes… [ Keep reading ]
As crews dig in to the Delridge Way SW/SW Trenton Street intersection work this weekend, plans are underway to tackle Phase 2 of the Delridge Paving Project – from SW Trenton to SW Thistle streets. During the second phase, southbound traffic will be detoured to 35th Avenue SW; that’s because Trenton and Thistle streets east… [ Keep reading ]
This past week the NE Northgate Way & 5th Avenue NE Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements Project wrapped up with crews pouring concrete for the new sidewalks at each corner of the intersection. A remaining punch list item is adjusting the new signal to respond to actual traffic conditions. The majority of… [ Keep reading ]
The project to rebuild much of Delridge Way SW between SW Orchard and SW Roxbury streets began nearly one month ago, and this weekend crews tackle the the Delridge/Henderson intersection. To reduce impacts to the traveling public the plan is to complete intersection reconstructions in one weekend each – working… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation levy, passed by Seattle voters in 2006, is a nine-year program targeting transportation maintenance and improvement projects. The program has set aggressive goals each year and 2013 will be no different. This year the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will undertake major asphalt and… [ Keep reading ]
Built in 1928, the Airport Way South Bridge over the Argo Railroad yard has a new lease on life after a 14-month closure. During the lengthy closure the viaduct was all but torn down and rebuilt. An important link in the transportation network for businesses, freight operations, the Port… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Levy Oversight Committee was established as part of the voter approved transportation levy in 2006. A dedicated group of 15 community members, the committee meets quarterly to track the progress of BTG and ensure that the program is delivering on the promises made to… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews continued to focus on utility installations on Fairview Avenue N and installation of new signal poles and mast arms at the Fairview/Mercer intersection. Please note that no construction work is planned for Saturday, December 22, through Tuesday, December 25. Construction activities will resume on Wednesday, December 26…. [ Keep reading ]
