2004 Construction Projects List

(Within each work category, the projects are listed from northernmost to southernmost locations in Seattle.)

Resurfacing

Each year, the City of Seattle allocates funds for arterial paving and resurfacing. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) manages this and other street maintenance programs. SDOT also monitors the conditions of city streets and selects the streets to be paved.

The larger part of the arterial paving funds is used for work bid out to private contractors. In addition to the work performed by private contractors, SDOT's own street-paving crews perform small spot-paving projects on arterial streets.

In addition to the streets included in Seattle Department of Transportation's annual paving program, some streets are paved as part of projects that include general street improvements (see Capital Projects section below).

15th Avenue NE from NE 117th Street to NE 125th Street
This project is part of the Seattle Department of Transportation's Arterial Major Maintenance Program and includes asphalt resurfacing, placement of loop detectors for signals, and wheelchair curb ramp upgrades.
Estimated cost: $302,000
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov

5th Avenue NE from NE Northgate Way to NE 130th Street
This project is part of the Seattle Department of Transportation's Arterial Major Maintenance Program and includes asphalt resurfacing, loop detector placement for signals, and wheelchair curb ramp upgrades.
Estimated Cost: $480,000
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov

Annual Chip-Seal Paving Program
Project contains an area bounded on the north by North 135th Street, on the east by I-5, on the south by North 110th Street, and on the west by Aurora Avenue North. This project will resurface non-arterial chip-seal streets within the project boundaries. For information about specific streets, please contact the project manager.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $88,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov
Website for more information

North 80th Street, between Interlake Avenue North & Wallingford Avenue North
This project will resurface North 80th Street, between Interlake Avenue North & Wallingford Avenue North.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring - Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $61,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

26th Avenue NW (Ballard industrial waterfront)
This project will rehabilitate a gravel road surface at this location.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $36,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov

8th Place West, between West Galer Street & 7th Avenue West
This project will repair and resurface the pavement at this location.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $75,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov

East Madison Street, between 27th Avenue East & Lake Washington Boulevard East
This project will resurface East Madison Street, between 27th Avenue East & Lake Washington Boulevard East.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring - Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $53,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

Harvard Avenue, between East Union Street & East Pike Street
This project will resurface Harvard Avenue, between East Union Street & East Pike Street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring - Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $34,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

Harvard Avenue, between East Union Street & East Olive Street
This project will resurface Harvard Avenue, between East Union Street & East Olive Street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring - Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $108,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

Seneca Street, between 3rd Avenue & 6th Avenue
This project will resurface Seneca Street, between 3rd Avenue & 6th Avenue.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring - Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $91,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

Lake Washington Boulevard East & West Madrona Street
This project will resurface the intersection of Lake Washington Boulevard East & West Madrona Street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring - Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $48,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

5th Avenue South from South Terrace Street to South King Street
This project is part of the Seattle Department of Transportation's Arterial Major Maintenance Program and includes asphalt resurfacing, placement of loop detectors for signals, and wheelchair curb ramp upgrades.
Estimated cost: $150,000
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Resurfacing completed in Summer 2003, wheelchair curb ramp scheduled for Spring 2004
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov

SW Lander Street, between SW Admiral/53rd & SW Lander Place
This project will resurface SW Lander Street, between SW Admiral/53rd & SW Lander Place.
COMPLETED: DONE
Estimated Cost: $25,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

SW Lander Place, between SW Lander Street & SW Teig Place
This project will resurface SW Lander Place, between SW Lander Street & SW Teig Place.
COMPLETED: DONE
Estimated Cost: $22,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

Rainier Avenue South from South Massachusetts Street to South Walden Street
This project is part of the Seattle Department of Transportation's Arterial Major Maintenance Program and includes removal of asphalt resurfacing, placement of loop detectors for signals, trenching for conduits, placement of conduits, and wheelchair curb ramp upgrades.
COMPLETED
Estimated cost: $900,000
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov

Annual Chip-Seal Paving Program
Project contains an area bounded on the west by I-5; on the north by South Spokane Street; on the east by Martin Luther King, Jr. Way from South Spokane Street to South Alaska Street; then South Alaska Street, and then Rainier Avenue South from South Alaska Street to South Graham Street; and on the south by South Graham Street from Rainier Avenue South to Beacon Avenue South, then on Beacon Avenue South from South Graham Street to Swift Avenue South. This project will resurface non-arterial chip-seal streets within the project boundaries. For information about specific streets, please contact the project manager.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $401,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov
Website for more information

Rainier Avenue South from South Alaska Street to South Austin Street
This project is part of the Seattle Department of Transportation's Arterial Major Maintenance Program and includes asphalt resurfacing, loop detector placement, and wheelchair curb ramp upgrades.
Rainier Avenue South from South Alaska Street to South Brandon Street: COMPLETED
Rainier Avenue South from South Brandon Street to South Austin Street: Construction in Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $1.3 million
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov

Annual Chip-Seal Paving Program
Project contains an area bounded on the north and east by Elliot Bay and the Duwamish Waterway; on the south by SW Michigan Street and SW Holden Street; on the west by 35th Avenue SW, then SW Genessee, then 30th Avenue SW, and then Harbor Avenue SW. This project will resurface non-arterial chip-seal streets within the project boundaries. For information about specific streets, please contact the project manager.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $341,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov
Website for more information

Olson Place SW, between the Park and Ride & 1st Avenue SW
This project will resurface Olson Place SW, between the Park and Ride & 1st Avenue SW.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring - Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $67,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

Myers Way SW & Olson Place SW
This project will resurface the intersection of Myers Way SW & Olson Place SW.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring - Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $102,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

To learn more about SDOT's Street Maintenance and Pavement programs, visit our web site.

Pedestrian Improvements

Seattle Transportation's Pedestrian Program works to improve pedestrian safety, and to encourage more walking by providing the facilities needed to walk comfortably. To accomplish this, we build accessible sidewalk curb ramps; install and maintain school-crossing signs, marked crosswalks, pedestrian-crossing signs; and construct curb bulbs and crossing islands at pedestrian-crossing locations.

NE 127th Street & 15th Avenue NE
A curb bulb will be installed at this intersection.
COMPLETED: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $20,000
Contact: Megan Hoyt, (206) 684-5124, megan.hoyt@seattle.gov

30th Avenue NE, between NE 123rd Street & 125th Street
A new concrete curb and sidewalk will be constructed on the west side. Trees will be planted where possible.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $415,000
Contact: Mary Pfender, (206) 684-8052, mary.pfender@seattle.gov

NE 120th Street, between Lake City Way & 30th Avenue NE
A new sidewalk and retaining wall will be constructed on the north side of the street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $330,000
Contact: Mary Pfender, (206) 684-8052, mary.pfender@seattle.gov

NE 110th Street, between Lake City Way & 30th Avenue NE
Sidewalk will be rehabilitated at this location.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $40,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

NE 105th Street, east of 39th Avenue NE
Extruded-concrete curb and a stamped/colored asphalt walkway will be added to the north side.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $20,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

NE 105th Street, east of 35th Avenue NE
Extruded-concrete curb and some landscaping will be added to the north side.
COMPLETED
Estimated Cost: $20,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

NE 105th Street, between 35th Avenue NE & 30th Avenue NE
Extruded-concrete curb and some landscaping will be added to the north side.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $200,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

15th Avenue NW, between 96th Street & 97th Street
Extruded-concrete curb and stamped/colored asphalt walkway will be added to the west side.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $40,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

NE 95th Street, between 8th Avenue NE & Roosevelt Street
Extruded-concrete curb and some landscaping will be added to both sides of the block.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $60,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

Greenwood Avenue North, west side, between North 85th Street & North 87th Street
Sidewalk will be rehabilitated at this location.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $81,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

North 87th Street, between Dayton Avenue North & Evanston Avenue North
New extruded-concrete curb and stamped/colored asphalt walkway will be constructed on the south side of the block.
COMPLETED
Estimated Cost: $40,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

Dayton Avenue North, between North 86th Street & North 87th Street
Extruded-concrete curb and a stamped/colored asphalt walkway will be added to the west side of the block.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $30,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

Dayton Avenue North, between North 87th Street & North 90th Street, west side
Extruded-concrete curb and a stamped/colored asphalt walkway will be added to the west side of the block.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $70,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

15th Avenue NE & NE 65th Street, southbound
Part of the King County Metro Low Floor Bus Zone Improvement Program, this project includes select street pavement, curb, and sidewalk replacement.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $5,000
Contact: Paul Roberts, (206) 386-1201, paul.roberts@seattle.gov

NE Ravenna Boulevard & Brooklyn Avenue NE
A concrete curb bulb will be constructed on the north side, and a median island made wheel-chair accessible.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $40,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

NW Market Street, between 17th Avenue NW & 24th Avenue NW
Spot repairs will be made along NW Market Street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $33,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov

Shilshole Avenue NW & NW Vernon Way
A curb bulb will be installed at this intersection.
COMPLETED
Estimated Cost: $15,000
Contact: Pete Lagerwey, (206) 684-5124, pete.lagerwey@seattle.gov

11th Avenue NW, between NW 45th Street & Ballard Avenue NW
Extruded-concrete curb and asphalt walkway will be added to the east side.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $20,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

NW 46th Street, between NW Leary Way & 8th Avenue NW
Extruded-concrete curb and an asphalt walkway will be added to the north side of the street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $20,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

NW 45th Street, between NW Leary Way & 8th Avenue NW
Extruded-concrete curb and some landscaping will be added to the north side of the street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $10,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

North 45th Street & Stone Way North
Spot repairs will be made to the sidewalk in this area.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $50,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov

15th Avenue NE & NE 40th Street, southbound
Part of the King County Metro Low Floor Bus Zone Improvement Program, this project includes select street pavement, curb, and sidewalk replacement.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $9,000
Contact: Paul Roberts, (206) 386-1201, paul.roberts@seattle.gov

NE Pacific Street & 15th Avenue NE, eastbound
Part of the King County Metro Low Floor Bus Zone Improvement Program, this project includes select street pavement, curb, and sidewalk replacement.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $6,000
Contact: Paul Roberts, (206) 386-1201, paul.roberts@seattle.gov

West Montlake Place East, between East Miller Street & East Calhoun Street
A missing section of sidewalk will be constructed on the west side of street. A narrow planting strip will be installed, with small shrubbery and ground cover, and the existing guardrail replaced.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $85,000
Contact: Mary Pfender, (206) 684-8052, mary.pfender@seattle.gov

Queen Anne Avenue North & West Galer Street
This project will relocate the existing crosswalk and install a curb bulb.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $35,000
Contact: Trevor Partap, (206) 615-1911, trevor.partap@seattle.gov

19th Avenue East & East Republican Street
This project will install curb bulbs at the intersection.
COMPLETED: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $35,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

Broadway Avenue East
Sidewalk will be repaired and tree pits removed throughout the Broadway business district.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $73,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

1st Avenue South & South Bay Street, southbound
Part of the King County Metro Low Floor Bus Zone Improvement Program, this project includes select street pavement, curb, and sidewalk replacement, along with bus shelter footing installation.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $9,000
Contact: Paul Roberts, (206) 386-1201, paul.roberts@seattle.gov

1st Avenue & Bell Street, southbound
Part of the King County Metro Low Floor Bus Zone Improvement Program, this project includes select street pavement, curb, and sidewalk replacement.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $15,000
Contact: Paul Roberts, (206) 386-1201, paul.roberts@seattle.gov

2000 - 4th Avenue
Sidewalk will be rehabilitated at this location.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $45,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

4th Avenue & Lenora Street, northbound
Part of the King County Metro Low Floor Bus Zone Improvement Program, this project includes select street pavement, curb, and sidewalk replacement, along with bus shelter footing installation.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $14,000
Contact: Paul Roberts, (206) 386-1201, paul.roberts@seattle.gov

Intersection of 12th Avenue, East Union Street, & East Madison Street
A curb bulb will be installed at this intersection.
COMPLETED: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $35,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

East Cherry Street, north side, between 23rd Avenue & 25th Avenue
This project includes a new curb, landscaping enhancements, and sidewalk repairs.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $43,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

Broadway Avenue East & East Spruce Street
This project includes reconstruction of the triangle island, sidewalk repair, and tree pit widening.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: DONE
COMPLETED: Spring 2004
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

South Jackson Street, eastbound, between 7th Avenue South & Maynard Avenue South
Part of the King County Metro Low Floor Bus Zone Improvement Program, this project includes select street pavement, curb, and sidewalk replacement.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $27,000
Contact: Paul Roberts, (206) 386-1201, paul.roberts@seattle.gov

Rainier Avenue South, between South Plum Street & South Bayview Street
Sidewalk will be rehabilitated at this location, serving Center House and Lighthouse for the Blind.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $57,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov

Rainier Avenue South, between South Hill Street & Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
Sidewalk will be rehabilitated at this location, serving Center House and Lighthouse for the Blind.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $65,000
Contact: Pat Carroll, (206) 684-0937, pat.carroll@seattle.gov

Whale Tail Playground
New sidewalk will be built at this location in conjunction with improvements to the playground.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: 2004
Estimated Cost: $70,000
Contact: Charles Bookman, (206) 233-0044, charles.bookman@seattle.gov

South Hudson Street, between Rainier Avenue South & 39th Avenue South
A raised concrete walkway will be constructed on the south side of the block.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: Pending
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

SW Myrtle Street, between 16th Avenue SW & 17th Avenue SW
A raised concrete walkway will be constructed on the north side of the block.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $40,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

South Chicago Street, between Rainier Avenue South & 48th Avenue South
This project includes a new curb, landscaping enhancements, and sidewalk repairs.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $60,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

8th Avenue South, blocks 8100 to 8300
Sidewalk will be repaired on the west side of this street segment.
COMPLETED: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $40,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

SW Thistle Street & 26th Avenue SW
A curb ramp will be installed at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring/Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $5,000
Contact: Trung Pham, (206) 684-5377, trung.pham@seattle.gov

Dallas Avenue South, east side, between South Elmgrove and South Rose Street
Sidewalk will be repaired.
Scheduled to begin construction: Summer 2004
Estimated cost: $40,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

South Henderson Street, south side, between 5th Avenue South & 7th Avenue South
This project will enhance the sidewalk at this location by installing extruded concrete curbs and planting strips.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $50,000
Contact: Theresa Smith, (206) 684-0353, theresa.smith@seattle.gov

South Roxbury Street & 54th Avenue South
This project will install curb bulbs at this intersection.
COMPLETED: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $20,000
Contact: Tony Mazzella, (206) 684-0811, tony.mazzella@seattle.com

To learn more about SDOT's Pedestrian Program, visit our web site.

Bicycle Improvements

SDOT's Bicycle Program has been working steadily toward developing an urban trail system to accommodate bicyclists. Urban trails include shared use paths, bike lanes, signed bike routes, arterials with wide shoulders, and pedestrian pathways. The Bicycle Spot Improvement Program makes low cost improvements to the existing street system to enhance bicycle safety and convenience.

NE 60th Street, junction of Burke Gilman Trail
A section of the Burke Gilman Trail will be rehabilitated here.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $5,000
Contact: Pauh Wang, (206) 684-8562, pauh.wang@seattle.gov

NW 45th Street & 9th Avenue NW
Reconstruction will be done at the Fred Meyer driveway entrance and the Burke-Gilman Trail crossing.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $50,000
Contact: Shauna Walgren, (206) 684-8681, shauna.walgren@seattle.gov

Alaskan Way
This project will remove old railroad tracks and lay new pavement on the west side of Alaskan Way near the Edgewater Hotel.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: Pending
Contact: Mary Pfender, (206) 684-8052, mary.pfender@seattle.gov

South Holgate Street & East Marginal Way South
This project will remove abandoned railroad spur tracks for bicycle safety.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: Pending
Contact: Mary Pfender, (206) 684-8052, mary.pfender@seattle.gov

West Marginal Way SW & SW Front Street
This project will make spot improvements to the trail at this location.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: Pending
Contact: Mary Pfender, (206) 684-8052, mary.pfender@seattle.gov

SW Elmgrove Street, between 24th Avenue SW & Delridge Way SW
A short section of trail will be added at this location, as part of the Longfellow Creek Pathway system.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer/Fall 2004 (tentative)
Estimated Cost: Pending
Contact: Pauh Wang, (206) 684-8562, pauh.wang@seattle.gov

To learn more about SDOT's Bicycle Program, visit our web site.

Arterial Safety Improvements

These projects make changes to arterial streets to improve their overall safety, while maximizing mobility and minimizing access restrictions. These improvements are intended to improve the safety not only of motorists, but of other street users such as bicyclists and pedestrians.

NW Market Street & NW 54th Street
This project will modify the lane channelization at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $10,000
Contact: Megan Hoyt, (206) 684-5124, megan.hoyt@seattle.gov

East Green Lake Way, between Stone Way North & Whitman Avenue North
A two-way left-turn lane will be installed to improve safety and mobility at this location.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $20,000.
Contact: Trevor Partap, (206) 615-1911, trevor.partap@seattle.gov

Rainier Avenue South (city limits to 57th Avenue South)
This project will modify the lane channelization in this area from four lanes to two lanes with a two-way center turn lane and bike lanes.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $100,000
Contact: Megan Hoyt, (206) 684-5124, megan.hoyt@seattle.gov

Roadway Structures

The Seattle Department of Transportation operates and maintains over 150 bridges throughout Seattle, including four movable bridges. The SDOT Roadway Structures division also builds and maintains retaining walls, stairways, seawalls and tunnels in Seattle.

20th Avenue NE Bridge, over Ravenna Park
This project will pressure wash and paint all metal surfaces of the 20th Avenue NE Bridge over Ravenna Park.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $90,000
Contact: Phil Arruda, 206-684-5182, phil.arruda@seattle.gov

Airport Way South, over Argo Railroad Yard
This project will paint the bridge at Airport Way South, over the Argo Railroad Yard, as part of the 2004 Bridge Painting Program. This program paints steel bridges to protect against deterioration and loss of strength.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: July 2004
Estimated Cost: $750,000 (Total cost of 2004 Bridge Painting Program)
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov

To learn more about SDOT's Bridges and Roadway Structures division, visit our web site.

Traffic Signals

The goal of the Traffic Management Signal Operations group is to make sure that all traffic on our city streets moves as freely and smoothly as possible at all times. The signal operations team is made up of engineers who work with our existing network of streets, bridges, and highways to maintain and improve a functioning traffic system.

Greenwood Avenue North from N 145th Street to N 65th Street
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

NW 85th Street from Dayton Avenue to 8th Avenue NW
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

NW Market Street from 15th Avenue N to 24th Avenue N
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

Leary Way NW from 14th Avenue NW to NW 39th Street
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

West Mercer Street from 3rd Avenue West to 3rd Avenue North
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

Mercer Street from 5th Avenue to I-5
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

Mercer Street and Roy Street between 1st Avenue N and 5th Avenue N
Also includes 1st Avenue N, Queen Anne Avenue N and 5th Avenue N between Harrison Street and Roy Street, and W Republican between 1st Avenue N and Queen Anne Avenue N. The traffic signals along these corridors will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

15th Avenue and John Street, 12th Avenue to Republican
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

James Street from 4th Avenue to 14th Avenue, Cherry Street from 4th Avenue to 7th Avenue
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

Western Avenue & Madison Street
A traffic signal will be rebuilt at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $50,000
Contact: Carol Coryell, (206) 684-5067, carol.coryell@seattle.gov

South Dearborn Street from 4th Avenue South to Rainier Avenue South
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
COMPLETED
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

Airport Way S from Holgate Street to Spokane Street
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

1st Avenue South from Spokane Street to Royal Brougham
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

41st Avenue SW & SW Admiral Way
A new traffic signal and pedestrian landing area will be installed at this location.
COMPLETED
Estimated Cost: $50,000
Contact: Nuru Tuku, (206) 684-5120, nuru.tuku@seattle.gov

Beacon Avenue S from S College Street to S Columbian Way
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

Martin Luther King Jr. Way, south of Rainier Avenue
The traffic signals along this corridor will be re-timed, or synchronized, to create smoother and quicker trips for traffic, with maximum green-light time. This is part of SDOT's Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization Plan that will improve traffic flow in corridors throughout Seattle.
Estimated to be completed in Fall/Winter 2004
Contact: Brian Kemper, 684-5096, brian.kemper@seattle.gov

To learn more about SDOT's Traffic Signal Program, visit our web site.

Capital Projects

Interurban Trail
Seattle's segment of this regional trail will run for approximately one mile in the City Light power line corridor just west of Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery between North 110th Street and 128th Street. Future improvements are planned for Linden Avenue to link the Seattle and Shoreline sections of the trail, including the installation of a traffic signal at Linden Avenue North and North 145th to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle crossings.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late 2004
Estimated Cost: $1.25 million
Contact: Stuart Goldsmith, (206) 615-0860, stuart.goldsmith@seattle.gov
Please visit the project web site for details and schedule updates.

Lake City Way Multimodal - Phase 1
This is a joint project among the City of Seattle, King County Metro, and the Washington State Department of Transportation. The project will improve transit operating efficiency and reliability on Lake City Way NE within Seattle city limits, improve vehicular safety by adding access management features (medians and turn-pockets) to reduce accidents, improve access to transit and businesses for all users by improving the sidewalk system and reducing drainage problems, and improve bus stop lighting. The new west side sidewalk and planting strip will include street trees and landscaping, and the medians will include landscaping.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $10.7 million
Contact: Ron Scharf, (206) 684-5192, ron.scharf@seattle.gov
Please visit the project web site for details and schedule updates.

35th Ave NE, NE 65th ST and NE 75th ST Improvement Project
Project Location: 35th Ave NE between NE 55th ST and NE 95th ST; NE 65th ST between NE Ravenna Blvd and 35th Ave NE; and NE 75th St between Roosevelt WY NE and 45th Ave NE
Project Description: This project improves mobility along the following three arterial streets: 35th Ave NE, NE 65th St and NE 75th St. It includes upgrades and interconnects on 24 traffic signals, new concrete paving, asphalt resurfacing, curb bulbs, landscaping, drainage, closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, system detection, emergency vehicle preemption and street lighting upgrades. The project is partially funded through a State Transportation Improvement Board grant.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: 2005
Estimated Cost: $10 million
Contact: Sandra Woods, (206) 684-5298, sandra.woods@seattle.gov
For more information, visit the 35th Avenue NE project web site.

25th Avenue NE Drainage Improvement Project
Project Location: 25th Avenue NE, north of NE 65th Street
Project Description: As part of the larger 35th AV NE, NE 65th St and NE 75th Street TIB Street Improvement Project, drainage improvements will be made in two locations on 25th AV NE. The detention systems will provide additional storage of wastewater during peak demands to help prevent overloads at the West Point Treatment Plant. These two systems will be located on 25th AV NE, north of NE 65th St and North of NE 60th St.
Scheduled to begin construction: Fall of 2004
Estimated Cost: $700,000
Contact: Sandra Woods, (206) 684-5298, sandra.woods@seattle.gov

Burke-Gilman Trail Extension (Ballard Locks to NW 60th Street)
A new pedestrian and bicycle trail will be constructed from the entrance of the Ballard Locks to the intersection of Seaview Ave NW, 37th PL NW, and 38th Ave NW. The new trail will follow the south shoulder of 54th St NW to 32nd Ave NW. At 32nd Ave NW, the curb will be moved 6 feet into the roadway to create additional room for the trail as it continues along south shoulder of 54th St NW that becomes Seaview Ave NW. The next phase will extend across this intersection and continue to Golden Gardens Park.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer/Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $1.8 million
Contact: Stuart Goldsmith, (206) 615-0860, stuart.goldsmith@seattle.gov
Please visit the project web site for details and schedule updates.

Leary Way NW & NW 46th Street Improvement Project
This project will improve safety and mobility for general traffic, pedestrians, bicyclists and freight through this heavily traveled corridor. Key elements of the project include street resurfacing, traffic signal improvements, street lighting upgrades, drainage improvements, and street tree planting.
In Construction
Estimated Cost: $2.4 million
Additional funding for this project is provided by the Transportation Improvement Board.
Contact: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov.
For more information, visit the Leary Way NW web site.

Phinney Avenue North, Fremont Avenue North, North 50th Street
This major maintenance project will include new traffic signals, and asphalt and concrete paving.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $3 million
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov

Olive Way Transit Priority
This project will include changes to signage, lane channelization, traffic islands, on-street parking, and transit signalization to accommodate increased bus traffic during Sound Transit's Link Light Rail construction of the tunnel.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late 2004/Early 2005
Estimated Cost: $338,000 from Sound Transit, $102,000 from the County
Contact: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov

9th Avenue Transit Contra Flow Lane
This project will include changes to on-street parking, lane channelization, and signal phasing, and a signal upgrade to accommodate increased bus traffic during Sound Transit's Link Light Rail construction of the tunnel.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late 2004/Early 2005
Estimated Cost: $201,000 from Sound Transit
Contact: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov

3rd Avenue Peak Period Traffic Restrictions
This project will implement various signage, lane channelization, and curb/sidewalk modifications to accommodate increased bus traffic during Sound Transit's Link Light Rail construction in the tunnel.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late 2004/Early 2005
Estimated Cost: $959,000 from Sound Transit.
Contact: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov

Emergency Vehicle Signal Priority
In conjunction with Seattle Fire Department vehicles being equipped with Opticom emitters, this project will install receivers for traffic signals at intersections on 1st Avenue and 4th Avenue, and Marion Street and Spring Street in Downtown Seattle.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late 2004/Early 2005
Estimated Cost: $505,000 from the City, $495,000 from Sound Transit.
Contact: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov

Prefontaine Place South Reconfiguration
This project will make changes to street alignment, lane channelization, sidewalks, on-street parking, and traffic signage to accommodate increased bus traffic during Sound Transit's Link Light Rail construction of the tunnel.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late 2004/Early 2005
Estimated Cost: $959,000 from Sound Transit
Contact: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov

5th Avenue South Contra Flow Lane
This project will include changes to lane channelization, on-street parking, and improvements to street pavement and landscaping to accommodate increased bus traffic during Sound Transit's Link Light Rail construction of the tunnel.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Late 2004/Early 2005
Estimated Cost: $336,000 from Sound Transit
Contact: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov

12th Avenue Corridor Project
This project, encompassing 12th Avenue East between East Madison Street and East Yesler Way, will include pedestrian lighting, curb bulbs, street trees, stamped crosswalks, and a bike lane. A small Seattle Public Utilities project at East Alder Street will also be combined with this project to reduce construction impacts.
In Construction
Estimated Cost: $850,000
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov

Pioneer Square Areaway Reconstruction
This project is repairing and reconstructing areaways in Pioneer Square, some of which were damaged in the 2001 earthquake. The project is underway and scheduled to be completed this spring.
In Construction
Estimated Cost: $1,379,086
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov
For more information, visit the Pioneer Square Areaways web site.

Pioneer Square Areaway Rehabilitation
This project is filling areaways with light-weight fill to give structural support to the street wall and sidewalk.
In Construction
Estimated Cost: $475,395
Contact: Carroll Smith, (206) 684-5194, carroll.smith@seattle.gov
For more information, visit the Pioneer Square Areaways web site.

SR-519 Phase 1, Surface Street Improvements
This project is the result of a nine-party agreement to make freight mobility improvements within the following area: Occidental Avenue South, South Massachusetts Street, Alaskan Way South, and South King Street. The project will remove and relocate sections of rail-road track, upgrade ferry queuing, add exclusive truck lanes to the rail yard, and make other improvements to signals, lane channelization, landscaping, parking, pedestrian amenities, multi-purpose trails and sidewalks, street paving, and drainage. The project is expected to take 16 to 20 months to complete.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2004
Estimated Cost: $12 million
Contact: Bill Anderson, (206) 684-5912, bill.anderson@seattle.gov
Please visit the project web site for details and schedule updates.

Duwamish ITS Project, Phase II
Project Location: Duwamish industrial area, south of downtown (SODO)
Project Description: This project consists of the following elements of work: Construction of signal interconnect including connection with railroad operations and bridge operations, CCTV cameras, message signs, and system detection. Construction will include trenching, aerial cable installation, vaults, handholes, loop detectors, removal and replacement of pavement and sidewalks and the installation of new utility poles as well as adding new equipment to existing poles and related work as required.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: 2004
Estimated Cost: $2 million
Contact: Sandra Woods, (206) 684-5298, sandra.woods@seattle.gov

SW Spokane Street Swing Bridge
The lift/turn cylinders used to lift each leaf of the Spokane Street Swing Bridge will be replaced. The cylinders are being manufactured off site and will be installed on the bridge in Spring of 2004.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer 2003
Estimated cost: $2.6 million
Contact: John Arnesen, (206) 684-8291, john.arnesen@seattle.gov

Duwamish Trail
This is a joint project between the City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle. The project will complete a missing link in the Duwamish Trail system between Chelan Avenue SW and SW Idaho Street. An off-road asphalt path will be constructed on the east side of West Marginal Way SW and connect to existing trail portions to the north and south.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $650,000
Contract: Ron Scharf, (206) 684-5192, ron.scharf@seattle.gov

1st Avenue South Boat Ramp
This project will repair the existing boat ramp by extending it so that it is usable during low tides.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Summer/Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $180,000
Contact: John Arnesen, (206) 684-8291, john.arnesen@seattle.gov

Traffic Circles/Calming

SDOT's Neighborhood Traffic Control Program offers a number of traffic-calming programs to reduce accidents and speeds on residential streets, creating safer, more pleasant neighborhoods.

Speed Humps
Speed humps are 12 feet long and have a three-inch rise in the center. Each hump has thermoplastic markings to guide motorists over the humps. On the street, warning signs are installed prior to humps and at each hump. Generally, humps are spaced 300 feet apart from each other. The criteria for humps are speeds of 35 MPH, and traffic volumes of 400 vehicles per day in one direction of travel.

Traffic Circles
Traffic circles are raised islands at the intersections of residential streets. Motorists must reduce speed to maneuver around the circle, which helps reduce accidents. For information about installing a traffic circle in your neighborhood, please visit our traffic circle web site.

39th Avenue NE, south of NE 135th Street
Two speed humps will be constructed on this non-arterial street. This street is long, without any intersections. Speed humps will address the traffic speeds and volumes found on this street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $3,000
Contact: Ellie Rangel, (206) 684-0813, ellie.rangel@seattle.gov

37th Avenue NE, south of NE 135th Street
Two speed humps will be constructed on this non-arterial street. This street is long, without any intersections. Speed humps will address the traffic speeds and volumes found on this street.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Winter 2004
Estimated Cost: $7,700
Contact: Ellie Rangel, (206) 684-0813, ellie.rangel@seattle.gov

34th Avenue NE & NE 68th Street
A traffic circle, funded by the Seattle Public Library, will be installed at this intersection. The North East Library is constructing a new building at this library. Residents in this area requested the traffic circle.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $7,135
Contact: Ellie Rangel, (206) 684-0813, ellie.rangel@seattle.gov

23rd Avenue NE & NE 68th Street
A traffic circle will be installed at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $10,000
Contact: Susan Almachar, (206) 684-0815, susan.almachar@seattle.gov

30th Avenue NW & NW 63rd Street
A traffic circle, funded by the Neighborhood Street Fund, will be installed at this intersection. This location was identified by the community and prioritized by the area District Council.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Fall 2004
Estimated Cost: $10,000
Contact: John Marek, (206) 684-5069, john.marek@seattle.gov

Woodland Park Avenue North & North 48th Street
A traffic circle will be installed at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $10,000
Contact: Susan Almachar, (206) 684-0815, susan.almachar@seattle.gov

19th Avenue & East Boyer Street
A traffic circle will be installed at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $10,000
Contact: Trevor Partap, (206) 615-1911, trevor.partap@seattle.gov

18th Avenue East & East Republican Street
A traffic circle will be installed at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $10,000
Contact: Susan Almachar, (206) 684-0815, susan.almachar@seattle.gov

22nd Avenue & East Olive Street
A traffic circle will be installed at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $12,000
Contact: Susan Almachar, (206) 684-0815, susan.almachar@seattle.gov

22nd Avenue & East Alder Street
A traffic circle will be installed at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $10,000
Contact: Susan Almachar, (206) 684-0815, susan.almachar@seattle.gov

48th Avenue South & South Fontanelle Street
A traffic circle will be installed at this intersection.
Scheduled to Begin Construction: Spring 2004
Estimated Cost: $8,000
Contact: Susan Almachar, (206) 684-0815, susan.almachar@seattle.gov

To learn more about typical traffic-calming measures, visit our web site.