The middle part of the Ballard Bridge (called the “bascule”) is getting a fresh coat of paint on its steel parts to reduce corrosion. The painting contractor has draped containment sheeting under the bridge to keep any stray paint from falling in the water while the crews paint the underside…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattleites have a new way this winter to find out the condition of the city’s arterial streets when it snows—from the comfort of their homes. The Winter Weather Response Map on SDOT’s Web site tracks the location of snow response vehicles (such as snowplows and flusher trucks) in real time…. [ Keep reading ]
At SDOT we’re striving to make it easier for as many folks as possible to use the streets, sidewalks, bike system, buses and trains in Seattle. Understanding the perspectives of various users of the transportation system is key to making a system that works well for everyone, so we listen… [ Keep reading ]
This past month, the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration signed a $16.7 million agreement in federal high-speed-rail funds to continue the next phase of restoration work on Seattle’s grand old King Street Station. The dollars will fund the strengthening of the King Street… [ Keep reading ]
This past week we’ve been seeing headlines in the local media about the arrival of heavy rains, windstorms and even snow. Just in time, SDOT’s annual Winter Weather brochures are also arriving! Every year the department prints thousands of brochures which are delivered to Seattle’s elementary schools for the children… [ Keep reading ]
We all like to see positive transformations, and oh what a transformation the Mountains to Sound Trail project is… Opening last Saturday with a ribbon cutting and community event led by Mayor Mike McGinn and Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith, this new segment of trail is writing a new chapter in… [ Keep reading ]
What’s not to love about Seattle’s hills, with their great views of the water and mountains? Well, here’s something: landslides. Depending on the amount rain and their intensity, landslides can be a big problem, causing major damage to public and private property. Last year SDOT’s Street Maintenance crew responded to more… [ Keep reading ]
Cameras are Streaming Live Video at 12 Locations As part of the preparations for the past week’s closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, SDOT Mayor unveiled an upgrade to the city’s Traveler’s Information Map – cameras streaming live at 12 key road locations citywide. The streaming video, helps residents and… [ Keep reading ]
Construction of the Mountains-to-Sound Trail from the southwest end of the Jose Rizal bridge south along I-5 to Holgate is substantially complete!!! The grand opening is scheduled for this Saturday, October 29. Join Mayor Mike McGinn, Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith and a host of partners for the ribbon cutting and community event to… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
