Work on the Mercer Corridor Project is well underway including the travel pains that go along with construction, as we all await the improvements. In a continued effort to ease the pain project team members this week released a Mercer East Construction Notice with route recommendations for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Below… [ Keep reading ]
Leaves are falling. Here’s a couple reminders on what to do and not do with your leaves: DO rake up a pile on this nice sunny day and jump in them! DO NOT sweep leaves off sidewalks into the streets and storm drains; DO please help keep storm drains clear. … [ Keep reading ]
SDOT crews took advantage of relatively dry October weather to complete the Greenwood Avenue North Roadway Improvements Project. After carefully considering the needs of all users on Greenwood and an extensive public outreach process, SDOT moved forward with a plan to extend the existing channelization configuration on Greenwood between N… [ Keep reading ]
With fall weather in full swing and threats of worsening weather systems rolling in with La Nina, SDOT’s Urban Forestry staff and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are quick to point out that proper tree care can reduce hazards during storms. Trees that are neglected or improperly… [ Keep reading ]
On the heels of yesterday’s announcement that the station would receive $18.3 million for renovation and upgrade work, today we learned that King Street Station has been awarded a $2.5 million grant for energy efficiency improve- ments. These funds will allow SDOT to increase the number of geothermal wells being… [ Keep reading ]
Crews will be working this weekend to remove old pavement and rebuild Airport Way South between 6th Avenue South and South Dearborn Street. To do that, the intersection of Airport Way South and 6th Ave South must be completely closed. Planned work hours are from 7 p.m. tonight to 7 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
The US Department of Transportation announced today an $18 million grant award for the restoration of Seattle’s King Street Station. The grant will allow previously unfunded SDOT work to complete much needed seismic upgrades for the whole station including the clock tower, protecting the station from potential earthquakes. It will also… [ Keep reading ]
As you think about which houses in your neighborhood will have the best Halloween Lights or Treats; you can also use our new walking maps to help you plan your route. The Seattle Walking mapwas designed to help you choose a walking route that best suits your interests and fitness… [ Keep reading ]
In October, Seattle’s Bridging The Gap voter-approved funds partnered with Metro to pay for new service on Metro’s Route 7, a key transit corridor connecting downtown and the Chinatown / International District to neighborhoods throughout southeast Seattle extending to Rainer Beach. Extra bus trips were added in the evening and… [ Keep reading ]
Now is your opportunity to view the project concepts for the redesign of Fairview Avenue E and Fairview Avenue N. This project will address the safety improvements for the intersection that were identified in the Eastlake Neighborhood Plan. Thanks to funding from Cheshiahud Loop and the Bridging the Gap Neighborhood… [ Keep reading ]
