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This Week: October 15th – October 21^st           

Full PDF copies of these updates are attached:

Weekly Project Update – Jackson #20

Weekly Project Update – Broadway #26

Weekly Project Update – Yesler #23

 

BROADWAY SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Weekend Intersection Closure at Broadway and Madison,

Weekend Closure at James

Weekday Work: 

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Howell and Nagle
  • o Electrical duct bank installation
• Pike to Madison
  • o Trackway construction

• Columbia intersection

• o Steam vault modifications
• James and Jefferson intersections
  • o Electrical installation
• Cherry intersection
  • o Storm drain installation
• Cherry to Jefferson
  • o Trackway construction

Weekend Work:

• Madison intersection
  • o Water main work
• James intersection
  • o Track construction

Traffic Advisory:

• The east leg of the Broadway/Madison intersection will be closed this weekend (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
• This weekend, October 19^th – 22^nd, James Street will be closed to through traffic at Broadway (Friday, 6:00 p.m. – Monday, 5:00 a.m.)

 

14^TH/YESLER SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Water Main & Storm Drain Installations

Weekday Work:

• Broadway at Boren
  • o Storm drain installation
• Broadway at Fir
  • o Water main installation
• Yesler – Broadway to Boren
  • o Water main installation
• Jackson – 12^th to 14^th
  • o Street restoration

Work Hours:

• Weekdays – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 

JACKSON SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Water Main & Electrical Duct Bank Installations

Weekday Work:

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

Work Hours:

• Weekdays 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Note on Water Main Shutoffs:

The first of three area-wide water shutoffs in the Chinatown/International District was completed the weekend of October 6-7.  The remaining shutoffs will begin at 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and continue until 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and are tentatively scheduled for the weekends of October 27-28 and November 3-4. 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

Construction overview

• This week crews placed gravel in the space between the taxi holding area and Elliott Bay Trail between Columbia and Marion streets. Gone are the barrels and caution tape.

• Also this week, a new pick up/drop off area was installed at Colman Dock, north of the Columbia crosswalk on the western curb. The zone is large enough for two cars and is a three-minute load and unload except from 3 to 6 p.m.  Monday through Friday.

• For a weekly update of the latest traffic closures, please visit our webpage.

 

Continuing work

• Ongoing work to install underground monitoring equipment, which is a part of a comprehensive program, helps crews minimize ground movement and protect structures during tunneling. During the upcoming week, work in this program will occur:
  • 7 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday: Marion Street reduced to one lane between Western Avenue and Alaskan Way.
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday: Intermittent lane closures on Madison Street between Second Avenue and Post Alley.
  • 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Friday: Northbound parking lane and sidewalk closed on Western Avenue between Marion and Madison streets. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
  • 7 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday: Spring Street reduced to one lane between Post Alley and Western Avenue.

 

Upcoming events

        University of Washington Huskies vs. USC Trojans (CenturyLink)

• Sat., Oct. 13, 4 p.m.

        Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots (CenturyLink)

• Sun., Oct. 14, 1:05 p.m.

        Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake (CenturyLink)

• Wed., Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

Highlights for Friday, Oct. 12 – Monday, Oct. 22

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

 

North:

• Starting on Monday, Oct. 15, Sixth Avenue North between Thomas and Republican streets, Harrison Street between Broad Street and Aurora Avenue North and Republican Street between Sixth Avenue North and Aurora Avenue North will permanently close for construction of the SR 99 tunnel’s north portal.

Monday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Oct. 19

• Flaggers will alternate traffic on Sixth Avenue North between John Street and Denny Way from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

 

Central:

Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21

• Seattle City Light crews will close one southbound lane on First Avenue between Columbia and Cherry streets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Monday, Oct. 15, through the morning of Friday, Oct. 19

• Both directions of First Avenue South will be closed between South King Street and Railroad Way South from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the closure start time will be delayed until two hours after the Sounders FC game at CenturyLink Field lets out.

Monday, Oct. 15

• The left lane of Marion Street between Alaskan Way and Western Avenue will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16, through the morning of Friday, Oct. 19

• The northbound parking lane of Western Avenue between Marion and Madison streets will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.

Friday, Oct. 19, through Tuesday, Oct. 23

• The right lane of Madison Street between Post Alley and Western Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 18

• The left lane of Madison Street between Second Avenue and Post Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

South:

Monday, Oct. 15, through the morning of Friday, Oct. 19

• The intersection of South Royal Brougham Way and East Frontage Road will be closed intermittently from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. 

 

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