The project has been awarded the National Planning Achievement Award for Urban Design for the Waterfront Seattle Concept Design and Framework Plan. Developed through extensive public engagement over the past two years, this plan establishes the City’s vision for creating more than 26 city blocks of new public space with… [ 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 ]
This past week there was a flurry of media coverage of unauthorized citizen alterations to street signs in the Maple Leaf neighborhood. While it may seem funny or that the changes were needed, doing it yourself isn’t the way to go about it. First off, Washington State law, prohibits adding… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will focus on pavement removal and grading on Fairview Avenue N between Valley Street and Mercer Street in preparation for concrete pavement on the east side of the roadway and electrical work near the intersection of Fairview Avenue N and Valley Street. Activities this week include:
Construction on the NE Northgate Way & 5th Avenue NE Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements Project, largely complete in November 2012, is continuing this month. Originally the work was set to wrap up in its entirety before the busy holiday season, but the schedule changed with delayed delivery of some key project… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews continued to focus on concrete pavement on the west side of Fairview Avenue N between Mercer Street and Harrison Street and underground electrical work on Fairview Avenue N and Valley Street. Activities this week included:
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 ]
Did you know…? Americans are driving more miles and sitting in more traffic than ever before. It’s taking a toll on roads. But luckily…! Study: People Who Bike or Walk to Work Enjoy Their Commutes the Most, Are Happier So I guess we all need one of these…! It’s a… [ Keep reading ]
As the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported last week, crews started installation of underground monitors along the State Route 99 tunnel route. The underground monitors are part of a comprehensive program to help mitigate potential ground movement and protect structures during tunneling, which is scheduled to begin this… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will continue to focus on concrete pavement on the west side of Fairview Avenue N between Mercer Street and Harrison Street and underground electrical work at Fairview Avenue N and Valley Street. Activities this week include:
