Moving forward with our Mercer Corridor Project (East Phase) work, this week our construction crews will continue with underground utility improvements near Valley Street, Fairview Avenue N and Mercer Street. Some of the construction activities this week will include: Continuing the installation of water lines on Valley St. Continuing the installation of electrical vaults… [ Keep reading ]
Last week our construction crews focused on underground utility improvements throughout the project area. As such, we undertook the following activities along the corridor: Installed water lines on Valley Street between Fairview Avenue N and Terry Avenue North Installed a City Light transmission tower near Fairview and Valley streets Installed and prepared electrical vaults for new… [ Keep reading ]
In a project beginning January 2013, Delridge Way SW between SW Orchard and SW Henderson streets will be substantially rebuilt – with a new stormwater facilities below the roadway, upgraded curb ramps and more. Plus, if funds can be stretched that far, crews may also repave Delridge Way SW and 16th Avenue SW,… [ Keep reading ]
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. In honor of the holiday and our hard working employees, we spent the last few Fridays blogging about them. Today is our final post and we would like to introduce you to… [ Keep reading ]
Here are a few noteworthy items from the news this week to amaze and delight you! Burglar-proof Bike Lock – It Takes Safety to a Whole New Level! If this bike lock becomes popular, it’s going to bring a new dimension to the question – “Where the heck did I… [ Keep reading ]
In early September, the City of Seattle released a “Request for Qualifications and Proposed Approach” for General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) services for the Elliott Bay Seawall project. Qualified firms are encouraged to submit proposals by October 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (PST), and SDOT aims to have the GC/CM on… [ Keep reading ]
Neighborhood Street Fund Large Project Applications now being accepted! The Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Large Project Program is now accepting applications for the third and final round of funding from the voter approved Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation levy. This levy, adopted by voters in 2006, provides $4.5M every three… [ Keep reading ]
For the second time, Ballard tops them all Well it’s that time. Whether we want to admit it or not – summer is ending. The days are shorter, the evenings cooler, and the back-to-school routine has started. Before the summer days fade away, let’s wrap up the July / August… [ Keep reading ]
As construction continues on the east phase of the Mercer Corridor Project, the SDOT blog will provide weekly snapshots of upcoming and completed work each week. This week, the crews will primarily focus on continued underground utility work.
Bus trips from West Seattle and Ballard to Downtown will soon be easier and more efficient! Thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation initiative, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has been working closely with King County Metro to implement two new RapidRide corridors and on September 29… [ Keep reading ]
