A lot of work went into repaving Dexter Avenue North from Fourth Avenue North to Roy Street, and the attention to detail shows. Maybe we’re just paving nerds, but darned if it doesn’t look pretty! Stand outs among the many improvements include two new crosswalks, dedicated transit islands at 10… [ Keep reading ]
The City and State have established the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program (AWVSRP) Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management (ACTT). The ACTT will make advisory recommendations to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Governor, the Legislature, the Transportation Commission, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and… [ Keep reading ]
Update: Some finishing work remains and will be compltede within the next month to close out this important project! Visit SDOT’s Flickr page to see construction pics! In January 2011, SDOT began work on 15th Ave NE in the University District. The street was reconstructed between NE Pacific St and NE… [ 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 ]
Construction to build the West Thomas Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpass begins next week, with some preparation work already underway. Once complete, the new structure over Elliott Avenue West and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks will improve safety and access for pedestrians traveling from the lower Queen Anne… [ 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 ]
Survey after survey shows Seattleites wanting improved transit service and SDOT is doing all it can to help King County Metro Transit (Metro) achieve that goal. This Wednesday, August 17, SDOT will make a time-saving change to the northbound left turn lane on 15th Avenue NE at NE 45th Street. During… [ 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 ]
Construction on the long-awaited final segment of the Ship Canal Trail is expected to begin in early September. One of the many hurdles the project team had to overcome was the successful negotiation of permits to move private utility lines to a new location – necessary before Burlington Northern Santa… [ Keep reading ]
“Where is the seawall?” “Are gribbles real?” “What will an earthquake do to Seattle’s waterfront?” If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone! Elliott Bay Seawall Project staff have attended several community fairs and festivals this summer and have already talked with more than 600 people picnicking… [ Keep reading ]
