While the work is in progress, westbound traffic on Spokane Street will still be allowed onto the on-ramp to the West Seattle Bridge via the First Avenue S on-ramp, but will not be allowed to head west on lower Spokane Street. Local access to businesses between First Avenue S and East Marginal Way will be available via southbound Colorado Avenue S, from either Hinds or Horton streets.

The construction work will include pavement removal; installation of a new concrete street surface; repair of sidewalks; expansion of tree pits; construction of a bus bulb; the installation of new curb ramps;  and the retrofit of existing curb ramps to conform to current accessibility standards.

In addition to lane closures, there will be temporary bus stop closures and transit disruptions, along with weekend cross street closures. Some night time work is expected, including saw cutting.

The entire project, which will extend into next summer, includes reconstructing most of Fourth Avenue between S Jackson and Seneca streets and replacing selected concrete panels on Fourth Avenue between Seneca Street and Olive Way.

For information or questions about transit service, please call Metro Transit customer service at (206) 553-3000, or visit Metro Online at: www.kingcounty.gov/metro.

 During paving, there will be periodic cross street and driveway interruptions.  Uniformed police officers and flaggers will be on site to offer assistance and keep vehicles moving.

To aid with traffic on and near the roadway, the department has already coordinated with King County Metro Transit and Washington State Ferries representatives. SDOT anticipates completing paving work on Marion Street Wednesday night.  

Also tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, SDOT will be close the right curb lane northbound on the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Massachusetts Street from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  During the closure, a crew will finish installing a temporary post and rail that was damaged by a vehicle accident on Saturday. Permanent repairs will be made at this location during a closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct that scheduled to take place in October. Please use caution through the work zone.

Fourth Avenue, South Jackson Street to Olive Way—SDOT’s contractor plans to begin work on Fourth Avenue from Jackson to James streets on the week of September 28. The entire project, which will extend into next summer, includes reconstructing most of Fourth Avenue between S Jackson and Seneca and replacing selected concrete panels on Fourth Avenue between Seneca and Olive. More detailed information about the first stage of this work will be available next week.

Stewart Street—The final section of Stewart Street is scheduled for asphalt paving on the night of Thursday, September 24. The contractor may start as early as 6 p.m. on Thursday night, and work until 6 a.m. Friday morning. During paving, there will be periodic cross street and driveway interruptions. Police officers and flaggers will assist traffic.

Second Avenue Extension—Next week (the week of September 21), Second Avenue Extension will be reduced to one lane of traffic. The west side of the intersection with South Washington Street will be closed. Work will include several hours of noisy saw cutting, and this could be both during the day and at night. The good news is that this is the final stretch of paving work on the Second Avenue project.
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Marion Street—Marion Street will be down to one lane next week (the week of September 21) between Western and Sixth avenues, with parking restrictions, as the contractor continues paving this street.

Broad Street—Work on two blocks of Broad Street from Elliott Avenue to First Avenue began yesterday, September 17, with grinding off the old asphalt surface. Next week the contractor will begin repairs to the concrete and brick base pavement beneath the asphalt. Final paving is scheduled for mid-October.

First Avenue South will be closed to traffic in both directions each night at 9 p.m. and will be reopened no later than 6 a.m. the following morning. The cross streets (South Stacy, Lander, Forest, Hanford and Horton Streets) will also be closed to thru traffic at First Avenue during these times.

Both north- and south-bound traffic will be detoured around First Avenue South between South Holgate and Horton streets using Fourth Avenue South.

Local access will be allowed along First Avenue South north and south of the construction zone – between Holgate and Stacy and between Horton and Spokane- but no traffic will be allowed between Stacy and Horton.

Drivers may choose to use East Marginal Way South as an alternate route.

Uniformed patrol officers will be stationed at each intersection along First Avenue South during the paving operations to handle any difficulties.

Some relatively minor construction work will need to be finished after the final paving is done and the street reopened to traffic. These activities may occasionally require the temporary closure of the curbside traffic lane in places, but should not interfere with either the driving lanes or the center turn lane. And as soon as this work is finished, likely within the week after paving is completed, parking in the curbside lane will be restored.

For information: Art Brochet, (206) 240-1106, or see www.seattle.gov/transportation/first_s_rebuild.htm

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

There will be no on-street parking in the work zones, and access to driveways may be temporarily restricted. Emergency access will be maintained.

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) appreciates travelers’ patience while Greenwood Avenue North is improved, with new pavement, sidewalks, street trees, and lighting. The project will help keep people, goods and services moving and will enhance pedestrian safety.

For information: calll George Frost at (206) 615-0786 or visit the project web site at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/greenwood.htm

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

During these nights, First Ave S will be closed to all traffic. The cross streets (Stacy, Lander, Forest, Hanford and Horton) will also be closed at First Ave S.

Traffic on First Ave S will be detoured at Holgate and Horton streets to Fourth Ave S. Drivers may also opt to use East Marginal Way South as an alternate route. First Ave S will remain open to local access traffic at both ends of the construction zone, between Holgate and Stacy and between Horton and Spokane.

Once the final paving is completed, relatively minor construction work will remain requiring temporary closure of the curbside traffic lane in places. This finishing work is expected to take one week.

For information: Art Brochet, (206) 240-1106, or see the project website at www.seattle.gov/transportation/first_s_rebuild.htm

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