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SW Oregon St intersection closure moving forward this weekend, other demolition and paving activities throughout the corridor rescheduled Construction started June 2020 and is expected to continue through 2022.
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REMINDER: Businesses along the corridor are open during this work. Please follow posted detour signs as you visit these businesses.
What to expect the week of October 5
We are currently working in all three zones at the same time, from north to south on Delridge Way SW. As our work zones shift you will see No Parking signs go up towards the southern end of the work zone and parking restored in the northern end of the work zone.
In each of the three work zones, travel lanes will be generally be reduced to one lane in each direction with restricted turns and from time to time you may expect flaggers to be operating one lane at a time. Please follow posted traffic signs.
Anticipated schedule changes due to wet weather this year This fall, we will continue demolishing and repaving the roadway, driveways and sidewalks throughout the project corridor. Due to the wet weather, we may need to make last minute schedule changes to paving activities which may include delaying paving activities or starting concrete paving pours as the weather allows.
As a reminder, we aim to maintain access to driveways during demolition, which can last between 1 to 2 weeks in each area. If weather allows, paving will follow and typically require driveway closures for up to 1 week. Continue reading to learn more about our demolition and paving work zones and schedule.
Please plan for these schedule changes and reach out to us if you have any accessibility concerns during this work. You can learn more about typical paving impacts at the bottom of this email. Thank you for your patience during construction.
Upcoming closures and major work
Upcoming road closure at SW Oregon St and Delridge Way SW to complete paving
The SW Oregon St work and subsequent road closure is scheduled to begin this weekend, October 2-5 and continue October 9-12
Work will start on the southern half of the intersection this weekend. Residents that will experience access limitations will be notified in advance.
Please note this work is highly weather-dependent and may change
Weekend work hours are from 9AM Friday morning through 6AM Monday morning. The roadway will be open before Monday morning traffic.
People traveling on Delridge Way SW will still be able to travel north and south past this intersection
People traveling to Delridge Way SW from the closed area will need to detour to SW Andover St via 21st Ave SW. Please refer to the detour map below for more details.
Please refer to the King County Metro website for Metro bus detour routes for this closure
Pipework beginning next week near SW Juneau St
This work requires us to dig deep in the ground. Please anticipate noise, dust, and vibrations.
Water shut-offs for this work will occur in late October. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) will coordinate timing and residents will be notified in advance.
Driveways may be closed temporarily as crews complete this work. Residents will be notified in advance of any closures.
This work is expected to last for several weeks
SW Oregon St Closure Detour Map
Other project updates
Update on diverters planned on 26th Ave SW at SW Brandon St and SW Genesee St
For neighbors and users of the Delridge Neighborhood Greenway, a community meeting is being held Wednesday, October 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM to collect input on the diverters originally planned on 26th Ave SW at SW Brandon St and SW Genesee St. A survey is also open now through October 14. Learn more on our webpage.
Update on trees posted for removal near Youngstown Cultural Center
Several trees near the Youngstown Cultural Center were posted for removal after our contractor found in the field that the roots and the base of these trees conflict with the new curb line. During the design stage of the project, these 5 trees were not planned for removal.
After hearing from many community members asking to preserve the trees, our design team came up with a new design for Delridge Way SW in front of Youngstown that allowed for preserving these 5 trees. This design change included a lane reduction for vehicles and reducing the size of the planted median. Additionally, we were able to extend the curb next to the trees even further than previously, which is better for tree health.
We are not always able to preserve trees on project corridors and have already needed to remove other trees on Delridge Way SW. In all, we are replanting around 150 new trees on the corridor with only 6 planned removals.
Input needed for SW Brandon and SW Findlay Streets Trail Improvements and Wayfinding
Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Department of Transportation invite the Delridge and High Point communities to participate in creating better pedestrian connections in the Delridge neighborhood. The online survey will stay open through next Friday, October 9 at 5 PM. Learn more here.
Ongoing closures and work
Ongoing major pipework near SW Brandon St
Nightwork in this area is complete. Work will continue during regular hours in this area through early October.
Final pipe connections will take place in late October and will take approximately one day to complete
This work requires us to dig deep in the ground. Please anticipate noise, dust, and vibrations.
Continued temporary driveway impacts and closures throughout Zones A, B, and C during roadway and sidewalk upgrades
Expect intermittent impacts to driveway access. Residents will be notified in advance of any driveway closures.
We will work our way south in each section and may flip sides on Delridge Way SW. Please continue reading for more details.
Our schedule is subject to change. Please sign up for our text message updates by texting DELRIDGE to 33222 to receive the most up to date information on night work and closures.
If you experience issues with your water service during construction, please contact Seattle Public Utilities’ 24/7 service line at (206) 386-1800.
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 atDelridgeTransit@Seattle.govor call 206-775-8739.
New work by zone
Zone A (West Seattle Bridge to SW Findlay St)
Continued demolition and paving work on Delridge Way SW (east side)
Paving between SW Genesee St and SW Oregon St has been delayed but is now scheduled to occur this Friday, October 2
Upcoming demolition and paving work on the west side of Delridge Way SW
We are continuing to demolish and repave the roadway on the west side of Delridge Way SWbetween SW Edmunds St and SW Hudson St
Paving along this stretch will begin as early as next week, October 15. Please anticipate schedule changes if there is wet weather in the forecast.
Driveways will be closed for up to one week to allow concrete to cure and provide access for crews to work in the area. Impacted residents will be notified of the updated schedule.
Beginning next week, we will begin demolishing the roadway between SW Hudson St and Puget Blvd SW on thewest side
Expect intermittent driveway impacts while we are working in front of your driveway. Gravel ramps and/or steel plates willb e in place to maintain access when work is not occuring.
We will pour concrete in mid-October once demolition has been completed. This work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
In the next few weeks, we will continue moving south and begin demolishing the roadway between Puget Blvd SW and SW Brandon St
Intersection at SW Oregon St and Delridge Way SW closed for paving the weekends of October 2-5 and October 9-12
Zone B (SW Findlay St to north of SW Orchard St)
Continued underground work between the Longfellow Creek Green Space and SW Will St. Access will be maintained when work is not occurring.
Storm work to begin at SW Willow St this Friday, October 2 and will last approximately one week
Storm work at SW Myrtle St to begin as early as Wednesday, October 7 and will last through mid-October
Zone C
By the end of this week, we will complete sidewalk paving on the west side of the street between SW Thistle St and SW Trenton St
Work on theeast side of the street will begin the week of October 12 and will include waterline and hydrant relocations
Beginning as early as next week, we will begin demolishing the sidewalk on the east side of Delridge Way SW between SW Orchard St and Sylvan Pl SW
This work will last through late October
There are no anticipated driveway closures for this work
Once completed, demolition of the sidewalk between Sylvan Pl SW and SW Webster St will begin
What to expect during paving As we begin paving near residential properties, you may experience impacts to your driveway as we demolish and restore the roadway in front of your property. During this work, you can expect:
Temporary access restrictions in and out of driveways on Delridge Way SW during active demolition. Demolition work is usually limited to a few hours.
Loud hammering, dust and vibrations
During active demolition, onsite crews will be able to provide access to emergency vehicles or for people leaving their homes for emergencies
If you need your car in a timely manner, we recommend parking on side streets. Otherwise, please be prepared for delays and plan to connect with crews onsite to coordinate access.
Steel plates or a gravel ramp will be placed to provide access to the driveways outside of active work hour
Up to one week of driveway restrictions as concrete cures directly in front of your property. We will deliver notices to any properties with this impact.
Impacted properties will be notified in advance of this work occurring.
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
As part of this project, we will be upgrading the road condition 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.
