Mercer Corridor Project Schedule

Completed Milestones

April 2013: Construction begins on Mercer West, between Dexter Ave. N and 5th Ave. W. SDOT and WSDOT have created a construction schedule and map showing the timing and interaction of construction for the Mercer Corridor project and the North Portal of the SR 99 Tunnel.

March 2013: Fully re-opened traffic on Fairview Ave. N, transitioned to Stage 4 of Mercer East construction

August 2012: Opened Mercer St. to two-way traffic between I-5 and Dexter Ave. N., transitioned to Stage 3 of Mercer East construction

January 2012: Completed new lanes of Mercer St. and switched traffic, transitioned to Stage 2 of Mercer East construction

June 2011: 9th Ave. N converted to underground power, new gas line installed

May 2011: Completed replacement of 9th Ave. N sewer and associated side sewers

September 2010: Groundbreaking ceremony held at Mercer St. and Westlake Ave. N

July 2010: Completed building demolition and construction site prep north of Mercer St.

June 2010: Awarded construction contract to local contractor Gary Merlino Construction Company

March 2010: Began building demolition and construction site preparation north of Mercer St.
SDOT’s contractor demolished eight buildings along the north side of Mercer and along the west side of Fairview between Mercer and Valley streets. Click here to view building demolition flyer, including a map of the demolition area.

February 2010: Received a $30 million federal Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant