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Work Continues on Fourth Over Argo Railroad Bridge

peg — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:14:20 +0000

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews continue to make deck and expansion joint repairs on the Fourth over Argo Railroad Bridge. While the work is in progress on and below the bridge deck, the right curb lane must remain closed around the clock. Depending upon the weather and roadway conditions, the work could to extend into mid-December. The work hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Due to the reduced travel lanes, motorists should plan on possible delays crossing the bridge and use added caution as traffic shifts to the left past the work zone.

Work Continues on Fourth Over Argo Railroad Bridge

peg — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:51:28 +0000

On Monday, November 9, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will continue making deck and expansion joint repairs on the Fourth over Argo Railroad Bridge. While the work continues, the curb lane will remain closed and traffic will be shifted accordingly. Depending upon the weather and roadway conditions, the work could extend through Friday, November 20. The work hours Monday through Friday will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Due to the reduced travel lanes, motorists should plan on possible delays crossing the bridge and use added caution through the work zone.

The Twelfth Man Joins the Seahawks this Sunday

peg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:27:59 +0000

This Sunday, November 8, from 1:05 pm – 4:30 p.m., the Seattle Seahawks will take on the Detroit Lions at Qwest Field. Per usual, motorists can expect heavy traffic in the vicinity of the stadium before and after the game. The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages Seahawks fans to reduce their carbon footprint by trying alternate modes of travel to the game such as taking the Sounder, Link Rail, or the bus, or bicycling or walking to the game, if feasible.

Northbound Curb Lane Closed on 4th Over Argo RR Bridge

peg — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:14:38 +0000

Crews working for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) continue work on ing deck and expansion joint repairs on the Fourth over Argo Railroad Bridge. Due to unexpected difficulties, the northbound curb lane will remain closed until the work is finished at the end of this week. Weather permitting, the work should be completed no later than 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Traffic is being shifted to the west, out of the right curb lane, northbound. With the reduced travel lanes, motorists should plan on possible delays crossing the bridge and use added caution passing the work crews.

4th Avenue Closed Overnight for Construction

peg — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:53:30 +0000

From 7 p.m. tonight, Oct. 26, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Oct 27, all lanes of 4^th Ave S will be closed between S Royal Brougham Way and S Atlantic St. A signed detour will direct drivers to 6^th Ave S. The closure is needed to complete construction of the temporary wood and steel falsework that spans 4^th Ave S that will support the placement of the permanent rebar and concrete of the new westbound I-90 and I-5 off-ramp to S Atlantic St/Edgar Martinez Dr S.

For more information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr519.

Work Continues on Fourth Over Argo Railroad Bridge

peg — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:37:09 +0000

On Monday, October 26, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will continue making deck and expansion joint repairs on the Fourth over Argo Railroad Bridge. One lane will be closed at a time and traffic will be shifted accordingly. Depending upon the weather, the work could extend through Friday, October 30. The work hours Monday through Friday will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Due to the reduced travel lanes, motorists should plan on possible delays crossing the bridge and use added caution through the work zone.

Work to Start Monday on Fourth and Argo Railroad Bridge

peg — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:05:29 +0000

On Monday, October 19, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will begin making deck repairs on the Fourth and Argo Railroad Bridge. Both the northbound lanes will be closed during the work so traffic northbound will be shifted to the west into the southbound left center lane. Depending upon the weather, the work could take up to two weeks to complete. The work hours will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Due to the reduced travel lanes, motorists should plan on possible delays crossing the bridge and use added caution past the work zone.

A Quiet Weekend Ahead

peg — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:08:02 +0000

Only a few activities are on tap for the coming weekend, October 17 and18, a welcome lull before the busy holidays begin. Motorists can count on the usual traffic congestion associated with large events, in particular, with the Seattle Seahawks’ football game on Sunday. The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages motorists to leave their cars at home and consider alternate modes of travel such as Light Rail, the Sounder, Metro Transit, bicycling and walking, if practical.

Saturday, October 17
Demonstration against Afghanistan War March: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Seattle Central Community College – Westlake Park
300 participants
The march will be escorted by Seattle Police and will produce a rolling slowdown as it moves along. Starting at Broadway Avenue and E Pine Street, the march heads south on Broadway to Boren Avenue; south on Boren to 12^th Avenue; south on 12^th to S Jackson Street; west on Jackson to First Avenue S; north on First Avenue to Pike Street; east on Pike to Fourth Avenue; north on Fourth into Westlake Park.

Central Washington University versus Western Oregon University: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Qwest Field
15,000 expected
No street closures planned; expect heavier traffic around Qwest Field before and after the game.

Sunday, October 18
Seattle Seahawks versus the Arizona Cardinals: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Qwest Field
70,000
Plan on congestion surrounding the stadium, as well as on I-5, on I-90 and on the Alaskan Way Viaduct before and after the game.

Weekend Work Scheduled for the West Seattle Bridge

peg — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:01:57 +0000

Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, The Seattle Department of Transportation will be removing and replacing markings in the bus lane eastbound on the West Seattle Bridge from the Avalon Way on-ramp, adjacent to the old steel mill, to the First Avenue S off-ramp, just past the SR99 exit. In conjunction with the pavement marking work, the crews will also be installing signs.

The work will be carried out between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. Motorists should use caution and be watchful for buses needing to pull out of the bus lane in the work zone.

Railroad Crossing Repairs Begin Saturday

peg — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:05:37 +0000

Starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad will be making repairs to the railroad crossing at S Horton Street and S Colorado Avenue. During the anticipated five-day work schedule, S Horton Street will be closed from S Colorado Avenue to E Marginal Way S. Traffic travelling east or west on S Horton Street will be detoured one block north to S Hanford Street. The roadway should reopen to traffic by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14.