2008 Arterial Asphalt & Concrete Program

Update: WORK ON MADISON STREET BEGINS WEEK OF APRIL 28th

The overall project work will be done in four (4) phases described below, with some overlap between each phase:

1. Madison Street from 10th Avenue to 18th Avenue E (late April - mid June)
2. Madison from Terry Avenue to 10th Avenue (late May - mid July)
3. Boren Avenue from Broadway to Seneca Street (late June - late August)
4. Boren Avenue from Seneca Street to Denny Way (late July - mid October)

The work in each phase will roughly follow this order: (1) pavement base repairs and curbs/sidewalks; (2) pavement grinding; (3) drainage grates and manhole adjustments; (4) lighting and traffic signal detector installations; (5) final paving and pavement striping.

Pavement grinding and final paving will happen during the night and/or on a weekend.

What to Expect During Construction
• Lane closures
• Pedestrian detours
• Parking restrictions
• Moderate construction noise and dust
• Normal work hours will be 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., with occasional night time and weekend work
• Regular notices with more location specific information during construction

Project Description

Each year Seattle’s Arterial Asphalt and Concrete Program resurfaces a number of streets to improve the pavement condition, and promote smoother, safer, and quieter streets. In 2008 we will be performing work on Boren Avenue and Madison Street. This project is part of the “Bridging the Gap” Transportation Initiative approved by Seattle voters in November 2006.

The project includes removal and replacement of asphalt pavement, repair of portions of the concrete or brick base beneath the asphalt, and new or upgraded curb ramps to meet current standards. To encourage bicycle commuting, this project will replace many curb inlet grates with “bicycle friendly” grates that will not trap bicycle tires; and add traffic signal detector loops that will detect bikes and vehicles waiting for traffic signals. Pedestrian lighting upgrades will also be installed on Madison Street between Terry Avenue and 12th Avenue. After paving is completed, street tree planting will be coordinated by SDOT Urban Forestry. Some spot sidewalk repairs may also take place after the paving is completed.

Project Location

• Boren Avenue from Broadway to Denny Way
• Madison Street from Terry Avenue to 18th Avenue E

Schedule

• Paving: April 2008 through October 2008
• Street trees and spot sidewalk repairs: During 2008 and 2009

What to Expect During Construction

• Lane closures during off-peak hours
• Pedestrian detours
• Parking restrictions
• Moderate construction noise and dust
• Normal work hours will be 7 am – 4 pm, with occasional night time and weekend work
• SDOT will distribute regular notices with more location specific information during construction
• Click here to read the FAQs

Project Contacts

• George Frost, Public Outreach Coordinator, Seattle Department of Transportation
  Email: george.frost@seattle.gov ; Telephone: (206) 615-0786
• Jessica Murphy, Project Manager, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
  Email: jessica.murphy@seattle.gov. ; Telephone: (206) 684-0178
• SDOT Urban Forestry, (206) 684-TREE – please contact us if you have an interest in tree selection