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Paving on South Orcas Street, Sat Nov 21

mTurner — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:36:30 +0000

SDOT paving crews plan work on Saturday, November 21, on South Orcas Street in the intersection of Second Avenue South, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will remove railroad tracks and repave the street. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes. The intersection will remain open to pedestrians.

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.

Soccer Season Ends as Holiday Season Begins

peg — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:22:42 +0000

The first of the holiday season events gets underway on Friday, November 20, with the annual Magnolia Village Holiday Open House. A thousand people are expected to turn out for the open house. During the event, which takes place between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., W McGraw Street will be closed from 32^nd Avenue W to 34^th Avenue W.

Sunday, November 22, the Seattle Sounders will host the Major League Soccer Cup 2009 championship match between the Real Salt Lake and the Los Angeles Galaxy. The match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Qwest Field and is expected to draw 35,000 soccer fans. 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.

Lane Closures, Alaskan Wy Viaduct and Battery St Tunnel, Nov 14-20

mTurner — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:42:07 +0000

Update:
Upcoming Lane Closures for Alaskan Way Viaduct and Battery Street Tunnel

(Please note: the dates for work on southbound Battery Street Tunnel are Tuesday, Nov 17 to Friday, Nov 20)

SEATTLE—SDOT crews plan to perform maintenance work on the Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend and through next week.

The northbound lanes of the Battery Street Tunnel will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday, November 14 to 6 a.m. Sunday, November 15. Northbound traffic on the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be directed off the viaduct at the Western Avenue off-ramp. During this time SDOT crews will work on the fire suppression system in the tunnel on behalf of WSDOT.

The center, northbound lane on the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed from Virginia Street to the Western Avenue off-ramp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday, November 16 to18. SDOT crews will replace a crash cushion that was damaged in a recent vehicle accident.

The southbound lanes of SR99 and the Battery Street Tunnel will be closed 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Tuesday, November 17 to Friday, November 20 from Denny Way through the Battery Street Tunnel to just south of the Elliott Avenue on-ramp. During this time SDOT crews will complete repairs to railings that were damaged by recent vehicle accidents.

For information: Greg Funk, (206) 233-7210

Media contact: Marybeth Turner, (206) 684-8548

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.

Potential Traffic Congestion with March Thursday, Football on Saturday

peg — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:06:18 +0000

There is the potential for traffic congestion in downtown Seattle late tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, October 22, when the National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality rally and march makes its way from Occidental Park to Westlake Park. On Saturday, October 24, motorists should plan on heavier traffic in the afternoon as football fans flock to the University of Washington Huskies game at Husky Stadium and in the evening when soccer enthusiasts turn out for the Seattle Sounders match at Qwest Field. 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.

Thursday, October 22
National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality: Rally at 5:30p.m. March at 6:15 p.m.
Rally at Occidental Park then march to Westlake Park
125 participants
March route: starts at Occidental Park at Occidental and Washington; north on Occidental to Yesler Way; east on Yesler to Third Avenue; north on Third to Pike Street; east on Pike to Fourth Avenue; north on Fourth to Lenora Street; west on Lenora to Third Avenue; south on Third to Pike Street; east on Pike to Fourth Avenue; north on Fourth into Westlake Park. Seattle Police Officers will escort.
Expect possible congestion in the afternoon commute through Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle.

Friday, October 23
Husky Band Friday Night Rally and Procession: 8:55 p.m. – 10 p.m.
600 participants
Husky band and supporters will follow a procession through Greek Row. Seattle Police will escort.

Saturday, October 24
University of Washington Huskies versus the University of Oregon Ducks 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
Husky Stadium
65,000 expected
Expect the usual congestion on all arterials in the vicinity of the stadium and on SR520 and I-5 through the University District.

Seattle Sounders FC versus the FC Dallas: 7:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Qwest Field
34,000 fans
No street closures planned; expect heavier traffic around Qwest Field before and after the match.