First Hill Streetcar – Weekly Project Updates
This Week: August 13th – August 19th
This post contains project updates for all three segments: Broadway, 14th & Yesler, and the Jackson segment.
Full copies of these updates are linked above.
BROADWAY SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
Road Reconstruction, Water Main and Storm Drain Installation
Weekday Work:
- Howell to Pine
- o Reconstruction of roadway between tracks
- Union intersection
- o Traffic signal work
• Marion intersection
- o Storm drain and sewer main installation
- Minor intersection
- o Electrical duct bank installation
Weekend Work
• Jefferson intersection
- Water main installation
Work Hours:
- Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Weekend – Continuous work from 7:00 a.m. Saturday until 5:00 p.m. Sunday
Upcoming Work:
The week of August 20th excavation and construction will begin for the trackway between Pine and Pike. Expect lane closures, no left turn at Pine for northbound traffic, and a loss of parking and loading zones.
Note Regarding Water Main Installation:
In late August there will be nighttime interruptions to water service from Cherry to Jefferson. If your building will be affected you will receive notice of a water shutdown directly from Seattle Public Utilities at least 72 hours in advance.
14TH/YESLER SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
Expect Weekend Closure of 14th and Yesler Intersection for Concrete Paving
Weekday Work:
- Yesler – Broadway to 10th
- o Storm drain and sewer installation
- Yesler – 12thto 14th
- o Trackway construction
- 14th– Yesler to Rainier
- o Trackway construction
- o Storm drain installation
- o Electrical Installations
- Main – 14thto Boren
- o Electrical duct bank installation
Weekend Work:
- Yesler and 14thintersection
- o Intersection reconstruction
Work Hours:
- Weekdays – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday Night – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Expect loud impact work under a noise variance, including concrete breaking, beginning at
6:00 p.m.
- Sunday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Traffic Advisory:
The intersection of 14th and Yesler will be closed to all traffic from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17th until 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 20th.
JACKSON SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
Water Main, Storm Drain, and Electrical Duct Bank Installation
Weekday Work:
- Electrical duct bank installation between 1st and 3rd
- Installation of water main between Maynard and 7th
- Storm drain installation between 7th and 8th
Weekend Work:
- Storm drain installation at 7th
Work Hours:
- Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Weekend 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Note Regarding Water Main Installation:
Beginning in late September there will be water service interruptions as new connections are made along Jackson. If your building will be affected you will receive notice of a water shutdown directly from Seattle Public Utilities at least 72 hours in advance.
More information at http://www.seattlestreetcar.org/firsthill.htm