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Update: Construction in Westlake Square Nov 21 and 22

mTurner — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:05:13 +0000

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews will continue restoration work in Westlake Square on Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They are removing walking barriers and non-functional items from the small park to improve pedestrian safety and transit access.

During the work, the left lane of Sixth Avenue at Westlake will be blocked off to accommodate trucks required for the work. Weather permitting, the work will be completed by Tuesday afternoon, November 24. Two Seattle Police Officers will be on site to assist pedestrians during the construction.

Part of the Westlake Hub Strategy, the interim changes are the first step in a series of enhancements proposed around the hub of transit services at Westlake Avenue.

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.

Lane Closure in the Battery Street Tunnel, Sat Nov 21

mTurner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:34 +0000

SDOT crews will close the southbound, left lane from Denny Way through the Battery Street Tunnel on Saturday, November 21, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The southbound, right lane will remain open. Crews will repair railing damaged by accidents.

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

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

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.

Construction Starts Wednesday at Westlake Square

peg — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:17:29 +0000

Westlake Square, the triangular property bordered by Stewart Street, Sixth Avenue and Westlake Avenue, will soon become a more user-friendly public space. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18, a Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crew will begin restoration work on this project which removes walking barriers and non-functional items from the small park to improve pedestrian safety and transit access.

During the work, the left lane of Sixth Avenue at Westlake will be blocked off to accommodate trucks required for the work. The construction work will take place weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the work will be completed by Tuesday afternoon, November 24. Two Seattle Police Officers will be on site to assist pedestrians during the construction.

Part of the Westlake Hub Strategy, the interim changes are the first step in a series of enhancements proposed around the hub of transit services at Westlake Avenue.

Canceled: Battery Street Tunnel Closure Nov 17-20

mTurner — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:11:43 +0000

SDOT crews has canceled the closure of the southbound lanes of the Battery Street Tunnel that had been planned for Tuesday to Friday, Nov 17 to Nov 20 for railing repair. This work will be rescheduled.

For information: Greg Funk, (206) 233-7210
Media contact: Marybeth Turner, (206) 684-8548

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.

SDOT to Construct Multiple Pedestrian Improvements this Weekend

peg — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:26:50 +0000

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will have crews out working on pedestrian improvement projects in six different locations this weekend.

On Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., an SDOT crew will repair the sidewalk at Ninth Avenue and James Streeet. In order to accomplish the work, the curb lane will be closed both directions on James from Eighth to just past Ninth Avenue . During the restoration work, the sidewalk on the north side of James will also be closed and no parking will be allow in the immediate area. All lanes should reopen by 4 p.m.

Also on Saturday, in follow up to underground utility work, SDOT will restore the outer side of the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and Pine Street. From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. the curb lane will be closed on the northeast side of the Sixth Avenue and Pine Street intersection; a few parking spots near the corner will be removed to make way for the work. Because the sidewalk is 12-feet wide, part of the sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

From the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, another SDOT crew will retrofit five wheelchair ramps at the intersection of First Avenue and Columbia Street. The curb lane will be blocked off as needed as the work progresses. During the work, the crosswalks will remain for pedestrians.

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, on the West side of Harvard Avenue E at E Shelby Street, SDOT will install a concrete bus pad and sidewalk, where none previously existed. The crew hopes to complete the work by 6 p.m. Traffic will be reduced down to one lane in each direction in the work zone; bicyclists will be directed to merge with the vehicle traffic. The sidewalk on the east side of the intersection will remain open for pedestrians.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, work will also begin on the southwest and southeast corners of Tenth Avenue E and E Prospect Street. At this location, SDOT will install wheelchair ramps on both corners. Work should be completed by 6 p.m.

On Sunday, November 8, another SDOT crew will be working in the intersection of Roosevelt Way NE and NE 64^th Street. The construction work will include installing a curb bulb and two wheelchair ramps on the west side of Roosevelt way NE. Work will begin at 8 a.m. and is expected to be completed by 6 p.m. During the work, the sidewalk will be closed on the west side of Roosevelt Way NE. Pedestrians will be directed to cross over to the sidewalk on the east side of Roosevelt at NE 65^thStreet and Roosevelt Way NE or at NE 63^rd and Roosevelt Way NE. Motorists will be shifted to the center and eastern curb lane of Roosevelt Way NE; and bicyclists will also be shifted over to merge with vehicle traffic. The lane closures will remain in place overnight while the concrete curb bulb cures.