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POSTPONED: SW Oregon St intersection closure Roadway paving continues with delays due to wet weather
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 12
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.
Upcoming closures and major work
POSTPONED: Road closure at SW Oregon St and Delridge Way SW postponed to next week, October 16-19
Please note this work is highly weather-dependent and may change
Weekend work hours are from 9 AM Friday morning through 6 AM 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 King County Metro website for Metro bus detour routes for this closure
Pipework scheduled to begin next week near SW Juneau St
This work requires us to dig deep in the ground. Please anticipate noise, dust, and vibrations.
Intermittent, temporary water shut-offs may occur for select properties 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
Underground utility work to continue in late October in Zone C
Later this month we will return to the corridor to resume upgrading underground electric utilities in Zone C south of 21st Ave SW
This work will move south towards SW Henderson St and last for several weeks
Sidewalk closures and detours throughout Zone C
Next week, we will begin demolishing and rebuilding the sidewalk on the east side of Delridge Way SW near SW Orchard St
Demolition will last for approximately 1 week. Paving will immediately follow and last for 1 additional week.
Sidewalk work on the east side of Delridge Way SW between SW Thistle St and SW Trenton St will resume later this fall
Paving is weather-dependent and the schedule may change
Other project updates
Watch: Community meeting about adjacent Delridge Neighborhood Greenway
A community meeting was held on Wednesday, October 7 to collect input on the diverters originally planned on 26th Ave SW at SW Brandon St and SW Genesee St. If you couldn't attend the meeting, you can watch a recording here.
REMINDER: A survey to collect feedback on the diverters will remain open through OCtober 14. Learn more on our webpage.
Clarification: Roadway redesign near the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center at SW Genesee St
Last week, we shared an update on the roadway design near the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in order to preserve several trees along the corridor. This redesign is not an overall reduction of the number of traffic lanes but rather a lane width reduction to allow for the trees to remain in place. Lanes will be 10.5 feet wide instead of the original 12 feet wide. The design also includes a reduction in 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.
Ongoing closures and work
Ongoing major pipework near SW Brandon St
Pipe testing for this work will begin as early as October 13 and will last through the end of the week. There are no anticipated interruptions to service as a result of this work.
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.
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.
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 is scheduled to be completed next week
Sidewalk pours will begin on theeast side of Delridge Way SW between SW Charlestown St and SW Dakota St next week
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 continue through this week and intermittently next week. Please anticipate schedule changes if there is wet weather in the forecast.
Driveways will be closed to allow concrete to cure and provide access for crews to work in the area. Impacted residents will be notified of the updated schedule.
This week, we began 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 will be in place to maintain access when work is not occurring.
We will begin repaving the roadway as early as October 13. Driveways will be closed for several days while the poured concrete cures.
This work is weather-dependent and subject to change
Zone B (SW Findlay St to north of SW Orchard St)
Storm work to begin at SW Willow St this Friday, October 9 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
Roadway demolition and paving work to start in this section beginning in late October
We will begin work on the west side of Delridge Way SW between SW Graham St to 22nd Ave and then move between 22nd Ave to SW Holly St
Zone C
Sidewalk work beginning at the northeast corner of SW Orchard St next week. We will pour the sidewalk and driveways as early as October 19.
Underground utility work to continue in late October in Zone C
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.
