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Concrete demolition, curb ramp work, and pipework throughout the rest of July
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REMINDER: Businesses along the corridor are open during this work. Please follow posted detour signs as you visit these businesses.
July 10, 2020 Throughout July, we will continue demolishing existing roadway and pouring new concrete panels, installing new curb ramps, and installing storm and water line pipework throughout the corridor in the three work zones listed below. We will also remove and trim trees as needed.
See below for more information about what to expect during construction next week.
In order to keep West Seattle moving and bring RapidRide service to your community as quickly as possible, weekend work and some night work will be ongoing for the duration of this project. Please plan accordingly for this work.
We will notify you in advance of planned night work. Night work hours are from 7 PM to 6 AM. We will be obtaining noise variances to complete work outside of normal working hours.
What to expect the week of July 13 We will work in all three zones at the same time, from north to south on Delridge Way SW. No Parking signs will be posted on both sides of the street in each phase of work to shift traffic around the work zones. As each zone progresses, parking will be restored.
In each of the three work zones, travel lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction with restricted turns. Please follow posted traffic signs.
CAUTION: There is a lot of large construction equipment moving around the corridor. Please be mindful of your surroundings and travel safely.
Upcoming closures
Temporary driveway closures near SW Juneau St
Expect intermittent delays to driveway access. Driveways will be covered with a steel plate when work is not occurring. Please contact us if you have concerns about accessibility during this work.
Waterline improvements at SW Hudson St
SW Hudson St will be closed on the east and west side of Delridge Way SW as we complete this work.
Water may be shutoff temporarily during this work. Please contact Seattle Public Utilities for information on impacts.
For people biking along the corridor, please dismount your bikes at the intersection of Delridge Way SW and SW Juneau St where the greenway crosses. There is a traffic control officer to help bikers safely navigate around the large equipment and construction activities.
Work by zone
Zone A (West Seattle Bridge to SW Findlay St)
Demolition work from SW Charlestown St to SW Dakota St
We have begun moving to the east side of Delridge Way SW to demolish curb ramps at SW Andover St. We will then pour and install new curb ramps. Lanes will be shifted around the work zone
Demolition work from SW Alaska St to SW Genesee St
We are demolishing road on the west side of Delridge Way SW from SW Alaska St to SW Genesee St
Waterline improvements at SW Genesee St, SW Edmunds St and SW Hudson St
We are making improvements to the waterline at SW Genesee St. This work is expected to last through late July
Late next week we will begin making improvements to the waterline at SW Edmunds St. This work is expected to last through July
Concrete work for bus pads throughout Zone A
We will begin installing bus pads and completing electrical work to prepare for the arrival of RapidRide on the corridor
This work will include demolishing and pouring concrete in the roadway, as well as some electrical work, at bus stop locations
Zone B (SW Findlay St to north of SW Orchard St)
SW Findlay St to SW Juneau St
We will continue installing utility pipes. Please expect traffic to be shifted to one side of Delridge Way SW
Zone C (North of SW Orchard St to White Center)
We will continue with the installation of the utility storm mainline and connecting catch basins throughout this zone
If you experience issues with your water service during construction, please contact Seattle Public Utilities’ 24/7 service line at (206) 386-1800.
Planned work
Demolition of the roadway median between SW Dakota St and SW Genesee St will begin later in July. This work is expected to last for several weeks. Please follow posted traffic signs.
Upcoming overnight closure of the intersection of Delridge Way SW and SW Genesee St for several nights to install and connect a new water line. We will provide notice before this closure takes place.
We may need to work in front of properties for short periods of time. We will notify residents in advance of any extended access restrictions.
Project map
Below is a map of the project corridor. Please note that we are staging equipment at the following streets off of Delridge Way SW and through traffic will be restricted.
SW Dakota St, west side of Delridge
SW Edmunds St, west side of Delridge
SW Hudson St, west side of Delridge
SW Hudson St, east side of Delridge
SW Puget Blvd, east side of Delridge
We will close the gravel alley behind the apartments to the first driveway and use this area for staging.
SW Brandon St, west side of Delridge
SW Juneau St
SW Willow St, west side of Delridge
We will begin working at the same time near the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge, SW Findlay St and SW Orchard St intersections and work our way from north to south.
Stay informed during construction Construction timelines are always subject to change and we will continue to provide updates. The best way to stay up to date about project benefits, detours, work hours, lane closures, and other improvements is by signing up to get our weekly construction updates.
What to expect during construction
Generally, we anticipate working weekdays between 7 AM and 7 PM. Impacts will include:
Noise, dust, and large vehicle traffic
Temporary construction parking restrictions for weeks at a time
Periodic traffic detours
Vehicle lane shifts around work zones
Temporary utility service impacts
Flaggers to help direct traffic
Temporary bus detours and bus stop relocations
Visit rapidridehline.participate.com for more information on what to expect and read our project FAQs. We will be in touch in the coming weeks about where work will be starting and what to expect.
If you have concerns about accessibility or other impacts of construction, please send us your address, contact information, and concerns so that we can better understand and work together throughout construction. You can reach us at DelridgeTransit@Seattle.govor call 206-775-8739.
As part of this project, we will be upgrading storm water drainage and pavement throughout the corridor. You can expect roadway demolition to look like the photo above.
West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Safety Project The closure of the West Seattle Bridge has impacted access to the Delridge community and how we all get around. Our Delridge Way SW – RapidRide H Line team is committed to keeping streets open and moving as much as possible and doing everything we can to minimize additional disruptions caused by construction and paving. Learn more about the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Safety project and sign up for email alerts to get the latest about the bridge. If you have questions about the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge project, please contact their team by: Phone: 206-684-7623 Email:684-Road@seattle.gov
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At the City of Seattle, we are continuing to follow guidance from federal, state, and local leaders and our public health partners regarding COVID-19. To keep our crews and the public safe, we have required all contractors to submit updated jobsite Health and Safety Plans to ensure that they comply with the safety and social distancing requirements in the Governor’s Order.
Thank you Seattle Voters This project is jointly funded by King County Metro and SDOT’s Levy to Move Seattle, approved by voters in 2015. Learn more about the levy at www.seattle.gov/LevytoMoveSeattle. This will be the first RapidRide project funded by the Levy to Move Seattle to break ground, marking a major milestone for the levy!
