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Pioneer Square Fire Festival July 7, 2012

The Pioneer Square Fire Festival, a Seafair Sanctioned Community Event, will take place on Saturday, July 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Occidental Square Park (South Main Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue South). The annual festival commemorates the re-birth of the Pioneer Square area following the Great Seattle Fire of June 6, 1889 that destroyed most of downtown Seattle and gave rise to the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood.

The Pioneer Square Fire Festival gives attendees of all ages a glimpse into Seattle’s past and features displays by the Last Resort Fire Department, the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park-Seattle. These displays include antique and classic fire engines, classic police cars, a gold mining demonstration, and other family-friendly activities.  Kids can color a picture while sitting in the back of a 1940 fire engine, try on some firefighter turnout gear, learn about fire safety, and say hi to Smokey Bear and Pluggie the fire hydrant.

Located one to two blocks away from Occidental Square Park are: the Last Resort Fire Department Museum, located in Seattle Fire Department Headquarters; the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum located in a historic building; and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Seattle, located in the restored Cadillac Hotel.  All three museums have activities for kids, and they will be open and FREE to the public on the day of the Fire Festival.

For more information visit the Fire Festival page on the Last Resort Fire Department website.

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Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Construction Closures for Monday June 25 – Sunday July 1

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 Monday, June 25 – Sunday, July 1

Corridor-wide:

  • The southbound SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will close between the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, Tuesday through Thursday for viaduct reinforcement work.
  • The southbound SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will close between the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge from 11 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Sunday.

North end:

  • Sixth Avenue North will close between Thomas Street and Harrison Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for utility work. Local access will be maintained via Harrison Street.
  • Southbound SR 99 will be reduced to one lane between Roy and John streets from 7 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday.
  • The southbound SR 99 exit to Denny Way will close from 7 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday.
  • Beginning Tuesday, June 26 at 5 a.m., the right lane of southbound SR 99 will close around the clock between Republican and John streets for utility work. Access to and from southbound SR 99 will be closed from Republican, Harrison, Thomas and John streets.

Central waterfront:

  • The lanes adjacent to bus stop islands will close on Alaskan Way and in the ferry holding area between Madison and Columbia streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday while crews install hand-rails at the bus stops.

South end:

  • East Marginal Way South will close between South Atlantic and South Hanford streets from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Thursday and Friday while crews pour concrete on the new northbound SR 99 bridge deck over South Atlantic Street. Local access will be maintained.
  • South Atlantic Street will be closed west of Colorado Avenue South from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Thursday and Friday.

Quick links:

 

Website links

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program

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

 

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Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Construction Closures – Highlights for Monday, June 11 – Monday, June 18

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 Monday, June 11 – Monday, June 18

Corridor-wide closures:

  • The southbound SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will close between the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The on-ramps from Elliott Avenue and Columbia Street to southbound SR 99 also will close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Both directions of the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct and all on- and off-ramps will close between the West Seattle Bridge and the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel from 11 p.m. Friday, June 15 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 18.
  • These closures are necessary while crews reinforce a two-block section of the viaduct located above the route of the future SR 99 tunnel.

North end:

  • Flaggers will alternate traffic on Thomas Street between Sixth Avenue North and SR 99 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for utility work.
  • Sixth Avenue North will close between John Street and Thomas Street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday for utility work. Local access will be maintained via Thomas Street.
  • Sixth Avenue North will close between Thomas Street and Harrison Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday for utility work. Local access will be maintained via Harrison Street.
  • John Street will close between Sixth Avenue North and SR 99 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday for utility work. Alley access will be maintained. Local access will be maintained via Sixth Avenue North.

Central waterfront:

  • Flaggers will alternate traffic in the intersection of Yesler Way and the road under the viaduct from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

South end:

  • East Marginal Way South will close from South Atlantic to South Hanford streets from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday while crews set girders for the new northbound SR 99 bridge over South Atlantic Street. Local access will be maintained.
  • South Atlantic Street will be closed west of Colorado Avenue South from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Quick links:

Website links

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program

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