The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has begun preparatory work for a sidewalk and roadway paving project mid-block on Third Avenue between Virginia and Lenora streets.  The construction project will take place over the next three weekends. In order to provide a safe work zone, parking will be restricted near the construction on both sides of Third Avenue.

Weekend one:

The curb lanes on both sides of Third Avenue will be closed from 6 a.m. tomorrow, September 7, until 2 a.m. Monday, September 10 to allow construction of approximately 40’ of new concrete roadway.  The sidewalk on the east side of Third Avenue mid-block north of Virginia will be closed from 6 a.m., Friday, until 10 p.m. Saturday September 8.  The bus stop on Third and Virginia will remain open.

Weekend two:

The curb lanes on both sides of Third Avenue will be closed to parking from 6 a.m. Friday, September 14, until 2 a.m. Monday. On Saturday only, September 15, the construction will block a portion of both the west and east sidewalks mid-block between Virginia and Lenora from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.  A portion of the sidewalk on both sides of roadway will remain open to allow for pedestrian traffic.   The bus stop on Third and Virginia will remain open.

Weekend three:

The curb lanes on both sides of Third Avenue will be closed to parking from 6 a.m. Friday, September 21, until 2 a.m. Monday, September 24.  On Saturday only, September 22, the construction will block  a portion of the western sidewalk mid-block between Virginia and Lenora from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., pedestrian access will be maintained.

This SDOT construction will promote King County Metro Transit’s RapidRide project which improves transit speed and reliability and supports more convenient and efficient service.  For more details about this project please email:  Jane.Rebelowski@seattle.gov

 

 Contact:  Peg Nielsen, 206.684.8114