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First Hill Streetcar – Weekly Project Updates

This Week: August 13^th – August 19^th       

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

Full copies of these updates are linked above.

 

BROADWAY SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Road Reconstruction, Water Main and Storm Drain Installation

Weekday Work:

• Howell to Pine
  • o Reconstruction of roadway between tracks
• Union intersection
  • o Traffic signal work

• Marion intersection

• o Storm drain and sewer main installation
• Minor intersection
  • o Electrical duct bank installation

Weekend Work

• Jefferson intersection

• Water main installation

Work Hours:

• Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend – Continuous work from 7:00 a.m. Saturday until 5:00 p.m. Sunday

Upcoming Work:

The week of August 20^th excavation and construction will begin for the trackway between Pine and Pike. Expect lane closures, no left turn at Pine for northbound traffic, and a loss of parking and loading zones.

Note Regarding Water Main Installation:

In late August there will be nighttime interruptions 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 Weekend Closure of 14^th and Yesler Intersection for Concrete Paving

Weekday Work:

• Yesler – Broadway to 10^th
  • o Storm drain and sewer installation
• Yesler – 12^thto 14th
  • o Trackway construction
• 14^th– Yesler to Rainier
  • o Trackway construction
  • o Storm drain installation
  • o Electrical Installations
• Main – 14^thto Boren
  • o Electrical duct bank installation

Weekend Work:

• Yesler and 14^thintersection
  • o Intersection reconstruction

Work Hours:

• Weekdays – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday Night – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Expect loud impact work under a noise variance, including concrete breaking, beginning at

6:00 p.m.

• Sunday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Traffic Advisory:

The intersection of 14^th and Yesler will be closed to all traffic from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17^th until 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 20^th.

 

JACKSON SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Water Main, Storm Drain, and Electrical Duct Bank Installation

Weekday Work:

• Electrical duct bank installation between 1^st and 3^rd  
• Installation of water main between Maynard and 7^th
• Storm drain installation between 7^th and 8^th

Weekend Work:

• Storm drain installation at 7^th

Work Hours:

• Monday – Friday 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

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Construction Closures

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:

• 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. 12 – the morning of Friday, Aug. 17
  • 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, Wednesday, Aug. 22, and Thursday, Aug. 23.

North:

Southbound SR 99/Aurora Avenue North long-term lane closure reopens on Aug. 13

• Beginning Monday, Aug. 13 at 5 a.m., the right lane of southbound SR 99 will reopen between Republican and Harrison streets. The lane, along with access to and from southbound SR 99 from nearby side streets, closed in late June to allow crews room to relocate underground utilities in preparation for construction of the SR 99 tunnel’s future north portal.
• Two right lanes of southbound SR 99 between Roy Street and the John Street/Denny Way exit will close from 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 until 5 a.m. Monday. The Denny Way exit will remain open.

Monday, Aug. 13 – Thursday, Aug. 16

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

Friday, Aug. 17

• Sixth Avenue North will be closed between John and Thomas streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Local access will be maintained using Thomas Street.

Sunday, Aug. 19 – the morning of Monday, Aug. 20

• ·Sixth Avenue North will be closed between Harrison and Thomas streets from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Local access will be maintained using Thomas Street.

Central:

• The southbound roadway under the viaduct will be closed nightly from Marion Street to Yesler Way, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 through the morning of Friday, Aug. 17.

South:

• The right lane of northbound SR 99 between South Hanford Street and South Royal Brougham Way will be closed from 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10 through 7 a.m., Saturday morning.

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

DowntownSeattleParking.com has launched for visitors to find available parking lots in Pioneer Square and the Waterfront.

The campaign includes branded advertising, special on-the-street signage pointing to nearby parking lots, and a website featuring all available parking lots. Send the DowntownSeattleParking.com link to family, friends, and customers who are planning their next trip to the neighborhood!

The campaign aims to remind the public that parking in the neighborhood is still possible and that a wealth of attractions await despite nearby construction activity. The project is a result of a collaboration between the Alliance for Pioneer Square, Seattle’s Central Waterfront leaders, the Downtown Seattle Association, WSDOT, SDOT, and Seattle advertising agency Copacino+Fujikado to mitigate the loss of parking related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project.