The project to connect part of the Burke-Gilman Trail in Ballard is making steady progress, as crews have been working to create new storm drains along the path of the trail near the Ballard Locks.
Last week, crews installed new storm drain structures and pipe runs along NW 54th St and NW Market St from 32nd Ave NW to 29th Ave NW. This week, they’ll continue working east, installing drainage structures between 28th Ave NW and 24th Ave NW.
In addition to their drainage work, crews are also sawcutting to prepare for the roadway and sidewalk demolition on the north side of NW 54th St between 32nd Ave NW and NW Market St.
When the trail is cleared, crews will realign the roadway to the north to make room for the widened sidewalk and joint-use trail on the south side of NW 54th St. Driveways will remain open during the work.
The detour on NW Market and NW 54th between 30th and 32nd is still in place, and as soon as this week, crews will be installing traffic control on NW Market St between 30th and 24th. SDOT says parking will be reduced during this time.
A 4-way stop will be installed at 32nd Ave NW and Market St to help control traffic, and the Metro bus stop in front of the Locks will be temporarily shifted west as crews work on the sidewalk.
To read more or to receive updates via email, visit the Ballard Multimodal Project website.