The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and its contractor will work on street improvements on 10th Avenue East this weekend, August 14 and 15.

Starting Saturday, crews will remove and replace the existing pavement on the west side of 10th Avenue East between the SR 520 overpass and approximately 400 feet south of East Miller Street. Planned work hours are from 7 a.m. on Saturday, during the night on Saturday, and on Sunday morning before noon.

10th Avenue East will be closed to northbound through traffic, except transit, between East Boston Street and East Roanoke Street. One southbound lane will remain open. The street will be open to local traffic. Northbound through traffic will be detoured on East Roy Street to Belmont Avenue East, to Lakeview Boulevard East, to Boylston Avenue East, and then to East Roanoke Street.

East Miller Street will be closed to through traffic at 10th Avenue East between Broadway Avenue East and Federal Avenue East. Westbound traffic will be required to turn left (south) at 10th Avenue East. No through eastbound traffic will be allowed between Broadway Avenue East and 10th Avenue East. Local vehicle access will be maintained.

Police officers will be on site to keep traffic moving. Pedestrian access to businesses and residences will be maintained.

For more information: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov

Media contact: Marybeth Turner, (206) 684-8548, marybeth.turner@seattle.gov