First Hill Streetcar – Weekly Project Updates – This Week: August 6th – August 12th

This information SDOT includes project updates for all three segments:  Broadway, 14th/Yesler, and the Jackson segment.

Full PDF copies of these updates are linked above.

 

BROADWAY SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Track Construction and Water Main Installation

Expect Traffic Congestion, Metro stop relocations between Howell and Pike, and early morning construction

Weekday Work:

  • Howell to Pine
    • o Trackway construction
    • o Electrical installations

• Pike and Union intersections

  • o Traffic signal foundation installation
  • o Electrical installations
  • Marion intersection
    • o Storm drain installation

Weekend Work:

• Jefferson intersection

  • Water main installation

Work Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Note Regarding Water Main Installation:

In mid-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

Track Construction and Storm Drain, Sewer and Electrical Duct Bank Installation

Expect relocation of Metro’s westbound stop at Yesler and 14th as well as closure of their eastbound stop at Yesler and 12th

Weekday Work:

  • Yesler – Broadway to 10th
    • o Storm drain and sewer installation
  • Yesler – 12thto 14th
    • o Trackway construction
    • o Sidewalk construction
  • 14th– Yesler to Main
    • o Trackway construction
    • o Electrical Installations
  • Main – 14thto Boren
    • o Electrical duct bank installation
  • Jackson – 10thto 14th
    • o PSE gas line installation

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Traffic Advisory:

Northbound 14th from Main to Yesler continues to be closed to traffic through the end of August. Southbound 14th will remain closed as well.

 

JACKSON SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Water Main and Storm Drain Installation

Weekday Work:

  • Electrical duct bank installation between 1st and 3rd  
  • Installation of water main between Maynard and 7th

Weekend Work:

  • Storm drain installation at 7th
  • Electrical duct bank installation between 1st and 3rd

Work Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Weekend 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Note Regarding Water Main Installation:

Beginning in mid-August 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