Year: 2012

This Week: October 1^st    – October 7^th           

Full copies of these updates are attached:

Weekly Project Update – Jackson #18

Weekly Project Update – Broadway #24

Weekly Project Update – Yesler #21

 

BROADWAY SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Night and Weekend Intersection Closures at Broadway and Madison

Weekday Work:

• Denny to Howell
  • o Street restoration
• Pine to Madison
  • o Trackway construction

• Columbia intersection

• o Steam vault modifications
• o Pavement restoration
• Cherry intersection
  • o Traffic signal controls installation
• Jefferson intersection
  • o Storm drain installation

Weeknight Work:

• Madison intersection
  • o Storm drain installation
• Weller to Pike
  • o Rail distribution

Weekend Work:

• Madison intersection
  • o Storm drain installation

Traffic Advisory:

• The intersection of Broadway and Madison will be closed on weekends until November 4^th.
• Broadway will be closed between Madison and Marion from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for up to two weeks beginning October 1^st. There will be a signed detour

Work Hours:

• Weekdays  7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Weeknights  8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• Saturday  7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

14^TH/YESLER SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Water Main, Sewer & Electrical Installations

Weekday Work:

• Broadway at Alder
  • o Electrical duct bank installation
• Yesler – Broadway to Boren
  • o Water main installation
• Yesler at 12^th
  • o Sewer installation
• Yesler at 14^th
  • o Traffic signal work
• Jackson – 8^th to 10^th
  • o Water main installation

Work Hours:

• Weekdays – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 

JACKSON SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Water Main, Storm Drain, and Electrical Duct Bank Installation

Weekday Work:

• Electrical duct bank installation between 1^st and 2^nd   
• Water main installation between 6^th and 7^th
• Water main installation between 8^th and 10^th

Weekend Work:

• Electrical duct bank and vault installation between 1^st and 2^nd
• Water main installation between 5^th   and  6^th
• Storm drain installation at 8^th Avenue intersection
• Work Hours:
• Weekdays 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Note on Water Main Shutoffs:

October 6^th – 7^th will begin the first of three weekend water shutoffs in October for the Chinatown/International District. The shutoffs will begin at 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and continue until 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. If your building will be affected you will receive a notice directly from Seattle Public Utilities at least 72 hours in advance.

 

More information at http://www.seattlestreetcar.org/firsthill.htm

We love the sound of saws and hammers.

The build-out of Bar Sajor (pronounced SYE-your) is underway at the corner of Occidental and South Jackson on the mall. Matt Dillon, the James Beard award-winning chef of Sitka & Spruce and The Corson Building, is installing a wood-fired oven, grill, and rotisserie to prepare foods influenced by the flavors of North Africa, Portugal, and Spain. Bar Sajor will serve lunch and dinner.  There will be outdoor seating and a take-out window on Occidental Mall. Matt and his partners hope to be open by the end of November.

La Bodega, Manuel Alfau’s new sandwich shop at 100 Prefontaine, is also under construction.  Dominican-style sandwiches, featuring the coveted Puerco Asado con Repollo (roast pork), will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Mike Klotz and Derek Shankland, owners of Delicatus, are working on a new project a couple of blocks south of their restaurant.  The Kitchen by Delicatus will be a commissary kitchen and event space.  Plans are also underway for a winery, Sous Sol Winery, in the front part of that space.

And Gaba Sushi, off the Grand Central Arcade at 220 1^st Avenue South, is getting close…

Keith Wilson and his wife, Megan Connors, plan to open the doors of Bon Voyage Vintage at 110 S. Washington later this month.  They may even be able to pull off a “soft opening” in time for October’s First Thursday.  Bon Voyage Vintage will feature retro clothing, house wares, records, and more.  They’ll also sell locally-made skateboards.  Keith said he helped set up Red Light on Broadway 15 years ago and has been eager to open his own shop.  The original plan was to go to San Francisco, but they fell in love with Pioneer Square.  Their vision is big and their energy infectious.

The historic Masin’s Building is a hub of activity as HUB Seattle, the Bainbridge Graduate Institute, and Social Venture Partners prepare to open the Center for Impact & Innovation.  The opening will be a big deal indeed.  Watch for details.

More deals are in the works.  Prospective restaurateurs and retail merchants continue to tour Pioneer Square, peek in windows, and inquire about available spaces in the neighborhood.  The signing of each new lease attracts more interest.  Bringing the right retail to Pioneer Square is a crucial piece of the neighborhood’s future.  Who would you love to see in the neighborhood?

Another source of interest came from the launch of Walk Score’s upgraded iPhone app and website.  Many of Pioneer Square’s “neighborhood gems” were posted during a “walkability audit” conducted by the International Sustainability Institute and Feet First.  Go ahead.  Check out Walk Score and post your favorite Pioneer Square places.

Highlights for Friday, Sept. 27 – Monday, Oct. 8

Visit WSDOT’s website for a complete list of closures. Closure information changes frequently, so remember to check for updates throughout the week.

 

Corridor-wide:
Sunday, Sept. 30

• Viaduct reinforcement work will close all lanes of southbound SR 99 between the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge from 9 p.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday.

Saturday, Oct. 6, through Monday, Oct. 8

• Semiannual viaduct inspection and maintenance work will close both directions of the Alaskan Way Viaduct from just north of the Battery Street Tunnel to the West Seattle Bridge around-the-clock from 6 a.m. Saturday through 4 p.m. Sunday.

• SR 99 Aurora Bridge seismic retrofit work will reduce traffic across the bridge to one lane in each direction from 9 p.m. Friday through 2 p.m. Sunday. Beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, crews will open more lanes to accommodate traffic heading to and from the Sounders match at CenturyLink Field.

North:

Monday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 5

• John Street will be closed between Sixth Avenue North and Taylor Avenue North from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  Additionally, flaggers will alternate traffic in the intersection of Sixth Avenue North and John Street.

Central:

Monday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 5

• The southbound parking lane on Western Avenue between Marion and Columbia streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
• The shared-use path under the viaduct will be reduced to 4-feet wide at Columbia Street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Monday, Oct. 1, and Tuesday, Oct. 2

• Crews will remove parking and/or close lanes on Columbia Street between Alaskan Way and Western avenues from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Crews will close the south parking lane on Yesler Way between Alaskan Way and Western Avenue from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 1, through Wednesday, Oct. 3

• The left lane on Marion Street between Western and Post avenues will close from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.

Thursday, Oct. 4

• Crews will close the right lane on Marion Street from Alaskan Way to Western Avenue from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 5

• Crews will close the left lane on Madison Street from First Avenue to Western Avenue from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Quick links:

• Current work: The most up-to-date resource for construction related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement.
• Traffic: Real-time conditions on Seattle area highways and many connecting streets.
• Transit: WSDOT funded additional bus service along routes affected by construction.
• Bike/walk: We maintain a safe and reliable path for bicyclists and pedestrians through the construction area.

Website links

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program

SR 99 Tunnel Project | South Holgate Street to South King Street Project