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

Highlights for Friday, Aug. 24 – Tuesday, Sept. 4

Corridor-wide:

• 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 at the following times:
  • 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Sunday, Aug. 26 – the morning of Friday, Aug. 31.
  • 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Tuesday, Sept. 4 – the morning of Friday, Sept. 7.

North:

Saturday, Aug. 25

• The Seattle Marathon and 10K run will close northbound SR 99 between Western Avenue and Boston Street from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 27

• Sixth Avenue North will be closed between Harrison and Republican streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 27 through Friday, Aug. 31

• John Street will be closed between Sixth Avenue North and Taylor Avenue North from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Monday, Aug. 27 through Friday, Aug. 31

• Parking on the west side of Sixth Avenue North between Thomas and John streets will be closed from 6a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

 

Central:

• The south parking lane of Columbia Street between Western Avenue and Alaskan Way will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 through Friday, Aug. 31 daily.

• The west sidewalk of Alaskan Way between Main Street and Yesler Way will close from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 through Wednesday, Aug. 29.

• The east parking lane on Second Avenue between Marion Street and Columbia Street will be closed around-the-clock Wednesday, Aug. 29 through Friday, Aug. 31 daily.

• Marion Street will be reduced to one open lane between Western Avenue and First Avenue from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 through Thursday, Aug. 30 nightly.

• Crews will close the southbound parking lane on Western Avenue between Marion and Columbia streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30 and Friday, Aug. 31.

South:

• East Marginal Way South between South Hanford Street and South Atlantic Street will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29 through Friday, Aug. 31 nightly. Both directions of South Atlantic Street between East Marginal Way South and Colorado Avenue South also will be closed from 7 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

 

First Hill Streetcar – Weekly Project Updates

This Week: August 20^th – August 26^th       

This post contains project updates for all three segments:  Broadway, 14^th/Yesler, and the Jackson segment.

Full copies of these updates are attached in the links below.

•  Broadway Segment Issue 18 – August 20,2012
• Jackson Project Update Issue 18 – August 20, 2012
• 14th & Yesler Project Update Issue 18 – August 20, 2012

 

BROADWAY SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Trackway Construction Between Pine and Pike

Weekday Work:

• Howell to Pine
  • o Traffic signal foundations and electrical work
• Pine to Pike
  • o Excavation and construction of trackway

• Marion to Columbia

• o Storm drain installation

• James to Jefferson

• o Connect water services
• Minor intersection
  • o Electrical duct bank installation

Weeknight Work:

• Rail delivery to Pike

Weekend Work:

• Cherry intersection
  • o Water main installation

Work Hours:

• Weekdays -7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend  Work at Cherry – Continuous work from 7:00 a.m. Saturday until 5:00 p.m. Sunday

Note Regarding Water Main Installation:

This weekend there will be a nighttime shutdown 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.

 

14^TH/YESLER SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

 

Expect Additional Traffic Delays This Week on Yesler 

Weekday Work:

• Broadway- Boren to Yesler
  • o Storm drain and sewer installation
• Yesler – Broadway to 10^th
  • o Storm drain and sewer installation
• Yesler – 12^thto 14th
  • o Trackway construction
  • o Sewer main installation
• 14^th– Yesler to Washington
  • o Roadway and sidewalk reconstruction
  • o Traffic signal foundation construction
• Main – 14th to Boren
  • o Construct foundation for electrical substation

Weekend Work:

• Yesler – 12^th to 14^th
  • o Trackway construction

Work Hours:

• Weekdays – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday – 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   
• Storm drain installation between 6^th and 7^th
• Installation of water main between 7^th and 8^th

Weekend Work:

• Storm drain installation at 7^th

Work Hours:

• Weekdays – 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