Heading to Seafair’s weekend events near Lake Washington? Going to see the annual hydroplane races and the Blue Angels? Then make sure to check out this handy Seafair closures and parking restrictions map that shows roads impacted by the events. This will help you avoid problem areas and enjoy the day to the fullest.
When the Virginia Street paving project wraps up it will mark the completion of paving in the north end of Downtown that has been ongoing on 2nd, 4th, 5th, Stewart, Olive, Pike and 3rd for the better part of three years! After seven months, the last segment of the Virginia… [ Keep reading ]
Next Monday three of five SDOT Arterial Spot Rehabilitation projects kick off, adding to an already full paving docket. The very bumpy and cracked 10th Avenue E, from E Boston Street to E Miller Street, is one of the projects starting July 26th. It will get fully reconstructed, including sidewalk and driveway… [ Keep reading ]
On July 16th, two eastbound lanes of lower Spokane Street will re-open between East Marginal Way S and Fourth Avenue S, with one lane continuing to Sixth Avenue. The change means drivers on lower Spokane, who were restricted to East Marginal Way S for south-bound travel, will be able to… [ Keep reading ]
REMINDER – REMINDER – REMINDER Monday, May 17th, crews close the 1st Ave S on-ramp to the West Seattle Bridge – not out of spite, rather to make room for the new!! The existing ramp has to come down as crews widen this section of upper roadway, referred to as… [ Keep reading ]
Why are all those people just standing around? Why aren’t they working? Reasonable questions. Actually, all those people are working and each and every one of them is there for a reason. They represent all the concerns involved in determining the work to be done in “the hole.” More than… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT has just published its 2009 Annual Report detailing the work the department’s been involved in over the past year. Each year the report highlights the programs and services SDOT offers and checks in on the progress of our initiatives. It’s a great resource to learn more about the vast… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT has just released its final parking plan for Capitol Hill. We had a tremendous response to the draft parking plan. The final plan takes into account the comments we have received. SDOT’s Community Parking Program has been working in Capitol Hill for a full year. In January 2009, SDOT… [ Keep reading ]
Since January 2009, SDOT’s Community Parking Program has been engaging the First Hill neighborhood to study parking and develop ways to make it better. We’ve been going to neighborhood meetings, have hosted a walking tour and open house, and have hit the streets going door to door to chat with… [ Keep reading ]
If you live in one of Seattle’s restricted parking zones (RPZs), read on for more information on RPZ program improvements. Changes are occurring this year that will make it easier for you to find out if your address is included in an RPZ and to apply for permits online. Also,… [ Keep reading ]
