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Bridge Painting Projects December 27, 2007 Major Bridge Painting Completed The painting contractor has finished major work on the Jose Rizal Bridge. Some touch up painting work is all that remains, and will take place over the next two weeks. Temporary day-time lane closures may be necessary, for short periods of time, on S Dearborn Street in order for the contractor to complete touch up work on the bridge section overhead. One lane will remain open in each direction during this work, if this happens. Pedestrian access to the sidewalk along the north side of S Dearborn Street will be maintained, as it has been for past project work. The painting contractor may also perform minor touch up work on the west and east sides of the Bridge on 12 th Avenue S. Pedestrians will still be able to use the sidewalks on both sides of the street. Normal work hours for this project are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The project work is weather dependant. Overall, the project will help preserve the steel parts of the Jose Rizal Bridge. The entire project, which began in August 2007 and is now substantially complete, included pressure washing, removing rust and damaged paint, and repainting all the structural steel below the bridge and at street level.
November 28, 2007 Jose Rizal Bridge Painting Construction Update The painting contractor is finishing up work on the Jose Rizal Bridge over the next several weeks. For touch up, clean up, and final inspections to take place on the bridge section over S Dearborn Street, day time lane closures will be necessary under the bridge - Monday, December 3 through Friday, December 7. One lane will remain open in each direction during this work. Pedestrian access to the sidewalk along the north side of S Dearborn Street will be maintained, as it has been for past project work. The painting contractor will also perform minor work on the west and east sides of the Bridge on 12th Avenue S. Pedestrians will be able to use the sidewalks on both sides of the street. Normal work hours for this project are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The project work is weather dependant. Overall, the project will help preserve the steel parts of the Jose Rizal Bridge. The entire project, which began in August 2007, includes pressure washing, removing rust and damaged paint, and repainting all the structural steel below the bridge and at street level. The contractor expects to complete the project by the end of the year.
September 21, 2007 Construction Update Painting of Jose Rizal Bridge on 12 th Avenue South - Night shifts To reduce the traffic impacts of lane closures for the Jose Rizal Bridge Painting Project, night shifts will begin October 1. This work will be over S Dearborn Street, and take place between approximately 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. One lane will remain open in each direction of S Dearborn under the bridge during this nighttime work. Other project work will continue during the normal work hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The night work is planned Monday thru Saturday in October and possibly through the first weeks of November, if needed. No night work will occur on 12th Avenue S. The Jose Rizal Bridge is located on 12 th Avenue S between S Charles and S Weller streets. Pedestrian access to the sidewalk along the north side of S Dearborn Street will be maintained, as it has been for the rest of the project work. The non-traffic-related impacts of night work on Dearborn include: some localized noise from generators, air compressors, pressure washers and lighting the underside of the bridge. This project will help preserve the steel parts of the bridge. The entire project, which began in August, includes pressure washing, removing rust and damaged paint, and repainting all the structural steel below the bridge and at street level. The contractor expects to complete the project by the end of the year.
September 10, 2007 Construction Update Update: handrail painting on the Jose Rizal Bridge (SEATTLE )—This week SDOT’s contractor will begin set-up work to paint the handrails on the Jose Rizal Bridge, which links Beacon Hill to downtown Seattle. The contractor will work on the handrail on the western side of the bridge during September. For this project the sidewalks will remain open, though crews will cordon off about two feet around the railing. During October, the contractor will work on the handrail on the eastern side of the bridge. This project will help preserve the steel parts of the bridge. The entire project, which began in August, includes pressure washing, removing rust and damaged paint, and repainting all the structural steel below the bridge and at street level. The contractor expects to complete the project by the end of the year. Work hours will normally be 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays, with the possibility of some nighttime work. The Jose Rizal Bridge is located on 12th Avenue South between South Charles Street and South Weller Street .
August 23, 2007 Construction Update: Painting of Jose Rizal Bridge on 12 th Avenue South Moving Along The contractor will begin pressure washing and cleaning the northern portion of the bridge structure this week. Painting may take place near the end of the week, if weather permits, and all preparation work is complete. The contractor may also work this Saturday, depending on weather. If so, the contractor will work from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm . About the Project The Jose Rizal Bridge Painting Project provides for the preservation and maintenance of the bridge located on 12 th Avenue South between South Charles and South Weller streets. The project will pressure wash, remove rust and damaged paint, and repaint all structural steel below the bridge. The project will also repaint the steel railings at the street level. Schedule The work started this month, on August 10, 2007 . It is scheduled to be completed in December 2007. What to Expect During Construction Normal work hours for the contractor will initially be 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM . Depending on weather conditions, the contractor may work on most Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM . Traffic may be reduced to one lane in each direction at times on South Dearborn Street . The curb lanes on 12th Avenue South will be closed to traffic temporarily at times to allow the contractor to stage equipment for painting bridge railings at the street level. We do not anticipate any lane closures on South Dearborn Street or 12th Avenue South during WSDOT's I-5 work. A sidewalk closure will be necessary, but one sidewalk on either side of 12th Avenue South will remain open at all times. Traffic lanes may also be closed at times on South Dearborn Street to allow space for painting equipment and the painting contractor’s crew to perform work overhead on the bridge.
July 27. 2007 The collection of all debris will be required during removal of existing materials. Nothing will be permitted to enter the soils. Also, active air quality monitoring will be performed to ensure that there are no air quality problems during removal of paint. Schedule Currently work is expected to start in early August, 2007 and be completed in December 2007. What to Expect During Construction Normal work hours for the contractor will initially be 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Traffic may be reduced to one lane in each direction at times on S. Dearborn Street. The curb lanes on 12th Avenue S. may be closed to traffic temporarily at times to allow the contractor to stage equipment for painting bridge railings at the street level. We do not anticipate any lane closures on Dearborn or 12th Ave S. during WSDOT's I-5 work. A sidewalk closure will be necessary, but one sidewalk on either side of 12th Avenue S. will remain open at all times. Traffic lanes may also be closed at times on S. Dearborn to allow space for painting equipment and the painting contractor’s crew to perform work overhead on the bridge. For More Information You may contact one of the following: George Frost, Public Outreach Coordinator, at George.Frost@seattle.gov or (206) 615-0786; Ron Scharf at Ron.Scharf@Seattle.gov or (206) 684-5192. Painting Work Starting on Bridge Structure at 2nd Avenue Extension South & South Jackson Street Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has awarded Purcell Painting & Coatings the contract for the bridge painting work. It is accustomed to working on facilities utilized by the public, and is well acquainted with the safety and environmental requirements of both lead abatement and modern painting products. Project Description - This project provides for the preservation and maintenance of the bridge located at the intersection of S. Jackson Street and 2nd Avenue Extension S. The project will pressure wash, remove rust and damaged paint, and repaint all structural steel below the bridge. The project will also repaint the galvanized steel railings at the street level. All damaged paint and rust will be removed and the bridge repainted so that it will be preserved and become a safe and environmentally sound "neighbor" for years to come. The collection of all debris will be required during removal of existing materials. Nothing will be permitted to enter the soils. Also, active air quality monitoring will be performed to ensure that there are no air quality problems during removal of paint. Schedule - Currently work is expected to start on or near September 15, 2006. The work will take approximately 45 days to complete. Some bridge work may be done at night to minimize potential conflicts with the railroads. Painting Work to Start on Siren Tower at Phinney Avenue N. & N. 67th Street Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has awarded Purcell Painting & Coatings the contract for the siren tower painting work. It is accustomed to working on facilities utilized by the public, and is well acquainted with the safety and environmental requirements of both lead abatement and modern painting products. Project Description - This project provides for the preservation and maintenance of the siren tower located at the intersection of Phinney Avenue N. and N. 67th Street. The project will pressure wash, remove rust and damaged paint, and repaint the entire structure. All existing paint and rust will be removed and the tower repainted so that it will be preserved and become a safe and environmentally sound "neighbor" for years to come. The collection of all debris will be required during removal of existing materials. Nothing will be permitted to enter the soils. Also, active air quality monitoring will be performed to ensure that there are no air quality problems during removal of paint. Impacts - No traffic lane closures are anticipated. There will be noise associated with the work. The new paint will also have a short term smell that should disappear within 24 hours after application. Schedule - Currently work is expected to start on or near September 26, 2006. The work will take approximately 15 days to complete. |
The Jose Rizal Bridge Painting Project provides for the preservation and maintenance of the bridge located on 12th Avenue S. between S. Charles and S. Weller streets. The project will pressure wash, remove rust and damaged paint, and repaint all structural steel below the bridge. The project will also repaint the steel railings at the street level.
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