Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read The wet spring and mild summer made for excellent growing conditions for Seattle’s greenery and trees. This is great for the health of our green spaces and street trees, but it also creates challenges to keep this vegetation from interfering with our streets,… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Over the past few months, we’ve worked with local businesses and project partners to refine designs along Ballard Ave NW. This input helped us develop the design for the final phase of interim refinements of the street design, which includes: What you… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: Ballard Bridge closure dates Getting around during the closure Pedestrians and bike riders Drivers and freight Transit riders Boaters Other ways to travel While the bridge is closed, consider the options listed below to get around. You can also shop local –… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read Following the successful reinstallation of the low bridge’s turn cylinder that we removed earlier this year, the Spokane St Swing Bridge (low bridge) reopened on Tuesday, October 10, to people walking, biking, rolling, and driving! We closed the low bridge between October 7-10… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read We’re gearing up to pave a section of bike path along Shilshole Ave NW that currently crosses railway tracks beneath the Ballard Bridge. The new asphalt covering will allow people to bike through the area without crossing the tracks at a sharp angle…. [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At-a-Glance: Happy Earth Day! This year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” In this blog post, we’re celebrating three SDOT team members who are working to create a more sustainable, climate-resilient Seattle. Meet Nolan Rundquist, SDOT’s City Arborist on the Urban Forestry Team… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read On April 24, our crews will begin paving Occidental Ave S next to Lumen Field, between S King St and S Royal Brougham Way. We’ll repave the street in several segments, starting with the northern segment at S King St. Each section will… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read Last fall, we started sharing regular seasonal updates with you. These posts highlight the many things we’re working on to keep you moving safely and efficiently throughout Seattle. So bundle up, grab a hot tea or coffee, and read our highlights from this… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 6, we will close all lanes of E Madison St between 12th Ave and 14th Ave. The street will reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, March 20. There will be a signed detour for people… [ Keep reading ]
Summary: Related posts: Crews worked hard over the weekend and successfully removed a damaged hydraulic turning cylinder inside the Spokane St Swing Bridge. This represents a significant step forward in the repair effort. It allows us to test temporarily operating the bridge on one turning cylinder, replace hydraulic power unit… [ Keep reading ]
