Third Avenue will be closed this weekend, from Virginia Street to Pine Street, while crews replace concrete panels in the roadway.

From 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan 16 to 4 a.m. Monday, Jan 18, weather permitting, Third Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Virginia Street to Pine Street. Between Pine Street and Pike Street, Third Avenue will have southbound lane closures and parking restrictions.

Virginia, Stewart and Pine streets will remain open with minor lane restrictions approaching Third Avenue. Uniformed Police Officers and flaggers will be on site to assist pedestrians and keep traffic moving.

More information: George Frost, (206) 615-0786
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/2009_2010_pave.htm

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