If you’ve driven on 15th Ave NW lately, you’ve likely noticed the new lights being installed on NW 53rd St. Crews have been developing a new crosswalk, complete with a center island, pedestrian signal and curb ramps. However, work has been slightly delayed as they wait for additional equipment to arrive. The Seattle Department of […]
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West Woodland pedestrian safety improvement work to continue Monday
The ongoing safety improvements for the pedestrian crossing in West Woodland will cause some road closures next week. The intersection of 3rd Ave NW, NW 56th St and NW 55th Place will see closures while crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) continue with the West Woodland Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project. Work started in the […]
Real-time bus arrival signs installed along 45th Street corridor
Bus commuters can expect a smoother ride to work or school with new arrival time signs at popular bus stops along the 45th Street corridor between Ballard and the University District. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) in partnership with King County Metro has been installing 11 new Real Time Information System (RTIS) signs along […]
More lane closures on Ballard Bridge
Updated 3:30 p.m.: The Seattle Department of Transportation now tells us that the contractor will be closing the outside northbound lane starting Tuesday, not Monday as we were originally told 8 p.m. Monday evening. The lane will open for the peak afternoon commute at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Earlier: The outside lane in the northbound […]
Intersection of 85th & 8th closed this weekend
The intersection of NW 85th Street and 8th Avenue NW will be closed again this weekend so Seattle Department of Transportation crews can rebuild it. Large signs sit by the side of the road, warning drivers from every direction as they approach the intersection. The rebuilt intersection is part of SDOT’s nearly year-long repaving of […]
Ballard Bridge painting update
You can’t see them, but crews are continuing to paint the Ballard Bridge. Through this month the contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation is working on the north bascule leaf of the bridge – the north side of the two parts of the bridge that open for marine traffic. The work being done […]
Participants wanted for LED street light demo
In one month, a stretch of 15th Ave NW will be shut down so The Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle City Light, along with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, can conduct a demonstration project evaluating the use of energy-saving LED streetlights. This testing will help municipalities determine which LED streetlights are best for them. […]
Speak up about street trees
Updated: Our apologies. The community meeting on this was January 11th. We had it mismarked on our calendar for February 11th. As Dave Boyd writes in comments, “Actually, the meeting was Jan. 11 and there they said that it will be going to Council later this spring, so there should be additional opportunities to comment.” […]
Busy intersection closed this weekend & next
Seattle Department of Transportation will close the intersection of 8th Avenue NW and NW 85th Street to all traffic this weekend and next weekend, so it can rebuild the roadway as part of its year-long repaving of N/NW 85th Street from 15th Ave NW to I-5. The usually-busy intersection will be closed completely from 6 […]
Back to work on NW 85th after snow and ice
The major repaving project on NW 85th Street was put on hold for several days last week because of the snow and ice. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) resumed work this week. Here’s an update on current work. Work continues in Phase 1 between 15th Ave NW and 8th Ave NW. Work activities impacted by […]
Pothole Rangers want to hear from you
They’re annoying, dangerous and when filled with water, deceiving. Now that the Seattle Department of Transportation is finished with the winter storm, the Pothole Rangers are out filling those pesky potholes. A large pothole in Ballard on 11th Ave NW near the Fred Meyer. “Freezing weather and heavy precipitation mean that we’re seeing more potholes. […]
85th Street paving project detours in place, traffic smooth so far on first day
The major NW 85th Street repaving project began today and so far there are no major traffic disruptions. Eastbound traffic, including Metro buses, is being detoured between 15th Avenue NW and 8th Avenue NW to NW 80th Street. The detour route was put in place after this morning’s commute. SDOT workers cover up the left […]
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