Greenwood Avenue North Street Improvements: April 2009 to January 2010

Update: October 12, 2009

STREET PAVING
One lane of traffic in each direction - expect traffic delays

Upcoming Construction Activity

Dates & Times: Monday, October 12 th through Friday, October 23 rd, weather permitting. General work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Inside traffic lanes of Greenwood Avenue North between North 105 th Street and North 115 th Street.

Work Activity: Saw cutting, asphalt grinding and paving (between N 105 th and N 112 th streets).

Traffic Restrictions on Greenwood Avenue North:

• No parking on both sides of Greenwood Avenue

• One lane in each direction during working hours at all times

• Driveway access will be maintained

• Emergency access will be maintained at all times

Please note that some of the work is weather dependent and the schedule may change as the project moves forward.

Construction Phases (preliminary schedule)

• Storm drainage work and tree removal - April and May 2009
• Work related to street improvements on the west side of Greenwood Avenue N - May thru August 2009
• Work related to street improvements on the east side of Greenwood Avenue N - July thru September 2009
• Traffic signal work - May/June/September/October 2009
• Work on center medians - August thru September 2009
• Final work to complete project - September thru October 2009

What to Expect During Construction

• Heavy traffic congestion and delays
• Lane closures
• Pedestrian and vehicle detours
• Parking and loading restrictions
• Moderate construction noise and dust
• Weekday, weekend, & nighttime work ( Regular work hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays)
Access maintained to all businesses
Regular notices with location-specific information provided as the work progresses

Project Description

Gary Merlino Construction Company has been awarded the contract to construct the Greenwood Avenue N Street Improvements Project. The project is located on Greenwood Avenue N between N 105th and N 112th streets.

The contractor will widen the existing four (4)-lane roadway with no sidewalks into a five (5)-lane roadway structure with a center left-hand turn lane and parallel parking on both sides together with sidewalks and landscaping. Signal and street lighting improvements will be made as well as storm system improvements, all of which will enhance pedestrian safety and transit access.

For further information, please contact:

George Frost
Public Outreach Coordinator
(206) 615-0786
george.frost@seattle.gov

Josh Stepherson
Community Communications Officer
(206) 255-2627
josh@stephersonassociates.com

Michael V. Ward,
Project Manager,
michaelv.ward@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8493