15th Ave NE Bridge Seismic Retrofit

We have completed the seismic retrofit design work and expect construction to begin in the fall of 2023.

Construction is expected to take around 9 months to complete. During this time, there may be times when parts or the entire bridge will be closed. We will carefully plan alternative routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to use while the closures are in effect. These alternate routes will be finalized closer to the start of construction, once we have selected a contractor.

We understand that the bridge closure will inconvenience those who regularly use it, and we will do our best to minimize the impact. Once we have our contractor on board, we will provide more details about the project schedule and how it will affect the area.

Here are some of the impacts we anticipate:

• Construction work will take place in the public right-of-way near your home or business
• There will be times when the entire bridge will be closed, and we will provide detours to safely guide pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers around the construction zone
• There may be cccasional traffic or lane restrictions, including closures on side streets
• Temporary parking restrictions will be enforced, and signs will be posted 72 hours in advance to notify residents not to park in the areas
• You can expect typical construction activities such as noise, dust, parked equipment, materials, and workers in the work area
• Construction work will generally occur weekdays between 7 AM and 5 PM, from Monday to Friday

In the next couple of months, we will reach out to individual property owners and neighbors to discuss any specific impacts to their properties and any permissions that may be needed for access during construction. We appreciate your patience throughout this process.