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First Hill Streetcar – Weekly Project Updates – This Week: August 20th – August 26th

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 – 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

Emergency Utility Repairs Continue at First Avenue South and S Massachusetts Street

Emergency Utility Repairs Continue at First Avenue South and S Massachusetts Street

One northbound First Avenue S lane impacted, work expected until evening of August 22

Emergency utility repairs to address a water main break will require the closure of roads and a sidewalk in the vicinity of First Avenue S and S Massachusetts Street until the evening of August 22.

In the overnight hours, a long lateral break occurred in a 16-inch pipe running north/south on First Ave S at S Massachusetts Street. According to SPU, the pipe will be repaired and water restored to affected businesses by midnight tonight. However, the street repair and cleanup will extend through the evening commute on Wednesday, August 22.

As a result of the emergency repairs, the following right of way areas will be impacted through 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22:

-One lane northbound on First Ave S from S Massachusetts St to Edgar Martinez Dr will be closed

-S Massachusetts St will be closed from S Occidental Ave to First Ave S

-The eastern sidewalk on First Ave S from S Holgate St to Edgar Martinez Dr will be closed

A Seattle Police Department traffic officer will remain onsite throughout the repair and cleanup to assist with traffic.

SDOT advises motorists to use alternate northbound routes, such as Fourth Avenue S and Airport Way, to access downtown and south of downtown (SODO). Drivers and transit riders should additionally give themselves extra time to reach their destinations when travelling through this neighborhood. SDOT’s Travelers Information Map can also provide updates on traffic volumes and current conditions, and can be seen at: http://web5.seattle.gov/travelers/.

The Mariners game tonight against Cleveland starts at 7:10 p.m. and a crowd of 20,000 is expected. As a result of the First Ave S lane closure, much heavier traffic than usual should be anticipated. If possible, motorists not traveling to the baseball game are urged to avoid the SODO area.

Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time Ordinance Workshops

Learn more about Seattle’s new Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, which goes into effect September 1, 2012. The new rule requires paid sick and paid safe time (PSST) for employees working within Seattle City limits. Learn more at the Seattle Office for Civil Rights.

Free workshops
Learn more about Seattle’s Paid Sick/Safe Time Ordinance at one of these free workshops open to the public:

Tuesday, August 21, 12 noon – North Seattle: Ballard Campus Swedish Medical Center, 5300 Tallman Ave. NW (NW Market Street just west of 17th Ave. NW) – co-sponsored by the Lake Union Association, Aurora Merchants Association, Northwest Marine Trade Association, North Seattle Industrial Association, Fremont Chamber and Ballard Chamber of Commerce.

Tuesday, August 28, 5:30 pm – West Seattle: Neighborhood House, 6400 Sylvan Way SW, co-sponsored by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, August 29, 3 pm – Capitol Hill: Century Ballroom, 915 E. Pine Street, co-sponsored by the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Seattle Business Association.