SEATTLE –From 7 a.m. Saturday, November 7, until 5 a.m. Sunday, November 8, a Seattle Department of Transportation crew will close Pike Street between First and Second avenues in downtown Seattle. During the closure, the crew will restore three concrete panels on Pike Street in follow-up to underground utility work. The extended closure time is required for the concrete to cure. There will be no parking on the street during the closure, but the sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians.

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.

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SEATTLE – This weekend, Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, Third Avenue will be closed between Pike and Stewart streets, and Stewart and Virginia streets.  The work will begin as early as 8 a.m. and conclude by 10 p.m.  each day. During the closure, a contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation will replace a number of concrete panels on Third Avenue between Pike and Virginia streets. Stewart Street will remain open for motorists crossing Third Avenue, but traffic will not be allowed to turn onto Third from Stewart. Detour signage will direct motorists northbound and southbound on Third Avenue around the construction zone. 

In order to minimize the impact of this construction project, this panel work has been scheduled to take place primarily on weekends.

Please note that the work is weather dependent and the schedule may be revised accordingly.  Mid-week work may also be necessary to complete the project.

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SEATTLE – This Sunday, November 8, from 1:05 pm – 4:30 p.m., the Seattle Seahawks will take on the Detroit Lions at Qwest Field.  Per usual, motorists can expect heavy traffic in the vicinity of the stadium before and after the game.  The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages Seahawks fans to reduce their carbon footprint by trying alternate modes of travel to the game such as taking the Sounder, Link Rail, or the bus, or bicycling or walking to the game, if feasible. 

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.  

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SEATTLE – The city of Seattle reminds roadway users that a memorial procession along city streets for Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton will be held on Friday, November 6. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles will depart at 9:00 a.m. from the University of Washington and will travel to a service for the slain officer at Key Arena. (View a map of the route here.)

During the procession, which is expected to last from 9:00 a.m. to noon, other traffic will not be allowed on the route and will not be allowed to cross it, including pedestrians and bicyclists. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers to expect severe congestion near its path.

The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the east- and westbound SR 520 on and off ramps to Montlake Boulevard NE at 8:50 a.m. to allow the procession to travel south on the boulevard. The ramps will reopen after the procession has passed. Also, traffic exiting southbound I-5 at Stewart Street will not be allowed to continue onto Stewart but must turn onto Eastlake Avenue E or John Street.

Parking will not be allowed along the route and temporary “No Parking” signs have been emplaced. Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers will manage all intersections for the procession. 1st Avenue N (Denny to Mercer) and Mercer Street (1st to 5th avenues N) will now reopen once the procession passes. SPD will close Thomas and John streets (between 1st and 2nd avenues N), and Warren and 2nd avenues N (between Denny Way and Thomas St) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The public memorial service at Key Arena will begin at 1:00 p.m., with doors opening at 11:00 a.m. No formal procession is planned after the ceremony.

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.

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SEATTLE – A memorial procession along city streets for Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton will be held on Friday, November 6. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles will depart at 9:00 a.m. from the University of Washington and will travel to a service for the slain officer at Key Arena.

During the procession, which is expected to last from 9:00 a.m. to noon, other traffic will not be allowed on the route and will not be allowed to cross it. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers to expect severe congestion near its path, especially as mourners are also anticipated along its course.

The memorial procession will use the following route: begins at the University of Washington’s E-1 parking lot; south on Montlake Blvd NE to 24th Ave E; south on 24th to 23rd Ave E; south on 23rd to E Madison St; west on Madison to E Pine St; west on Pine to Broadway; north on Broadway to E Denny Way; west on Denny to 1st Ave N; north on 1st to Key Arena. Staging will begin in the E-1 parking lot (north of Husky Stadium on Montlake Blvd NE) beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m.

Parking will not be allowed along the route and temporary “No Parking” signs will be emplaced. Officers from the Seattle Police Department will manage all intersections for the procession. 1st Avenue N (Denny to Mercer) and Mercer Street (1st to 5th avenues N) will be closed when the procession arrives at those locations. Roads around the Seattle Center will also be closed to traffic, to include parking, prior to the event.

The public memorial service at Key Arena will begin at 1:00 p.m., with doors opening at 11:00 a.m. No formal procession is planned after the ceremony. All questions concerning the procession route and traffic impacts should be directed to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

SEATTLE – Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, starting at 8 a.m., a Seattle Department of Transportation crew will begin repairing a severely damaged portion of Elliot Avenue W between W Mercer Place and W Prospect streets.  During the work, which will involve replacing 18 inches of concrete and asphalt, the crew will block off the two right lanes northbound. Because of the time required to cure the new 12-inch thick asphalt, the right curb lane will remain closed overnight.  Curing time allowing, the right lane will be re-opened to traffic by midday, Thursday, November 5.

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.

SEATTLE – The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) invites the public to an open house to learn about replacement plans for the west approach of the NE 45th Street Viaduct. It will be held on Thursday, November 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the University Presbyterian Church located at 4540 15th Avenue NE, Seattle.

The NE 45th Street Viaduct’s existing west approach is nearing the end of its structural life and needs to be rebuilt to maintain a safe and efficient travel corridor for vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles. SDOT will replace the 468-foot west approach, and evaluate the east approach and main span for seismic retrofit needs.

SDOT is planning to construct the new west approach during summer 2010 when traffic is lighter due to the University of Washington’s summer session. Based on community input, SDOT will utilize a full-closure construction phasing for the work to shorten its timeframe and reduce how long travelers are detoured around the area. The closure will last up to four months.

The department is working closely with local community groups, institutions and businesses in planning this project, and will continue to involve the public as it moves forward with final design and construction.

The project is part of the voter-approved Bridging the Gap program and will cost approximately $30 million. For additional information, please visit the project Web site at www.seattle.gov/transportation/45th-bridge.htm.

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.

SEATTLE –Crews working for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) continue work on ing deck and expansion joint repairs on the Fourth over Argo Railroad Bridge. Due to unexpected difficulties, the northbound curb lane will remain closed until the work is finished at the end of this week.  Weather permitting, the work should be completed no later than 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Traffic is being shifted to the west, out of the right curb lane, northbound.  With the reduced travel lanes, motorists should plan on possible delays crossing the bridge and use added caution passing the work crews. 

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.

SEATTLE--The curb lane on Westlake Avenue at Denny Way, in front of Whole Foods, will be closed on Sunday and Monday, November 1 and 2, while SDOT crews expand the bus stop and streetcar areas. The crews plan to work on Sunday, November 1 from 8 a.m. to noon, and on Monday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sidewalks will remain open and the streetcar will continue operating.

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.

SEATTLE – Soccer fans dressed in bright green will be swarming to Qwest Field tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, for the Seattle Sounders playoff match set to kick off at 7 p.m.  On Friday and Saturday night, costumed children of all ages will be out in force for community events and neighborhood trick or treating; the Seattle Department of Transportation urges drivers to be extra watchful for children crossing the streets in the evening darkness.

Thursday, October 29

Seattle Sounders FC versus Houston Dynamo Playoff Match: 7:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Qwest Field
35,000 fans expected
No street closures planned; expect heavier traffic around Qwest Field before and after the match.

Friday, October 30

Magnolia Village Halloween Trick or Treat : 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
1,000 expected
Streets closed: W McGraw Street (from 34 th Avenue W to 32 nd Avenue W)

Saturday, October 31

Trolloween 2009 : 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Annual Halloween event starting at the Fremont Troll (20 th Birthday), parading through the Fremont neighborhood, and ending under the Fremont Bridge;
400+ expected
SPD will escort the procession starting at N 36 th Street and Troll Avenue N; the “Haunt of Fremont” heads west on 36 th to Evanston Avenue N; south on Evanston to N 35 th Street; west on 35 th to First Avenue NW; south on First Ave NW to N Canal Street (which is closed from First Ave NW to Phinney Avenue N for a performance of Dante’s Inferno); east on Canal to N 34 th Street; east on 34 th to Evanston; south on Evanston to private street; east on private street to the Fremont Bridge.

Street closures:
-- N 36 th Street adjacent to the Troll (Linden Avenue N and Whitman Avenue N) from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
-- N Canal Street between First Avenue NW and Phinney Avenue N from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

SEATTLE – Due to weather concerns, concrete panel work on the east side of Fourth Avenue at Main Street has been moved up to begin tomorrow, Wednesday morning, October 28, at 5 a.m.  During this work, the intersection will be closed to through traffic on the east side of Fourth Avenue at Main.

Traffic will continue to flow north on Fourth Avenue around the work site. Traffic driving eastbound on Main Street will be directed to turn left, or northbound, onto Fourth Avenue and then travel north to the next block, Washington Street, and then turn right or eastbound. Traffic travelling westbound on Main Street will be detoured south on Fifth Avenue to the next street, Jackson Street, and then west to access Fourth Avenue.  Main Street will remain open for local access only between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. This intersection should reopen during the week of November 2; the exact date is weather dependent.

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.                               

SEATTLE – The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) reminds motorists that several construction projects and maintenance activities will be taking place over the coming weekend in the downtown Seattle area. Please make note of the following work projects taking place between Friday night, October 23, and Monday morning, October 26.

Alaskan Way Viaduct Semi-Annual Maintenance and Inspection
Saturday, October 24: 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed: From Spokane Street to the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel.
The viaduct will reopen early on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. for the Seattle Sounders FC game at 7:30 p.m.

Fourth Avenue and James Street Concrete Panel Replacement
Friday – Monday, October 23-26: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Closed: James Street will be closed between Fourth and Fifth avenues this weekend. Those traveling east on James St will be directed to turn left on Fourth Ave and will be detoured around and back to Fifth Ave via Cherry St.
Local access only, including City Hall parking.

SR 99/Aurora Utility Cut Repairs
Saturday, October 24: 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed: Lanes just north of the Battery Street Tunnel.

Third Avenue (Spring to Union streets) Concrete Panel Replacement:
Saturday – Sunday, October 24-25: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Closed: Traffic will be restricted to a single lane in each direction on Third Ave.
Drivers are reminded that Third Ave is available to all traffic on weekends.

SEATTLE – In an event held underneath a span of the West Seattle Bridge, the city of Seattle today ceremonially renamed the structure the “Jeanette Williams Memorial Bridge.” Before family, friends and supporters of the late councilmember, the city unveiled the roadway signs that will highlight this honor in an event hosted by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and members of the Seattle City Council.

“Councilmember Jeanette Williams led the fight to reconnect West Seattle to the rest of the city by building the high rise bridge,” said Grace Crunican, director of the Seattle Department of Transportation. “Given her tireless efforts to build this important structure, it is a fitting tribute to the late councilmember.”

In July the Seattle City Council approved a resolution to give the bridge the secondary name of the “Jeanette Williams Memorial Bridge.” Signs at each end of the structure will highlight this designation, though maps and signs on roadways such as I-5 will continue to call it the West Seattle Bridge.

“The bridge is a visual reminder of the strong and visionary leadership of Jeanette Williams. She forged the political will in the city, won the support of Senator Warren Magnuson and brought years of debate and indecision to an end. Naming the bridge in her honor is appropriate and well deserved,” stated Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen.

Carrying 110,000 vehicles daily, the bridge is a critical link between the neighborhood of West Seattle and other parts of the city. Rising 150 feet above the Duwamish River, the 2,607 foot long structure is the longest bridge in the city inventory and remains the largest public works project undertaken by the city. Signs indicating the ceremonial name of the span have already been installed on the bridge and will be uncovered by the Seattle Department of Transportation over the next few days.

SEATTLE – Starting Saturday, October 24, and continuing for up to four weeks, a contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation will replace a number of concrete panels on Third Avenue between Spring and Union streets, and between Pike and Virginia streets.

During the work, which will begin as early as 8 a.m. and conclude by 10 p.m., traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on Third Avenue.  In order to minimize the impact of  the construction, the panel work will be done primarily on the weekends of October 24 and 25 (between Spring and Union streets) and November 7 and 8 (between Pike and Virginia streets),  although some mid-week work will be necessary.

Please note that the work is weather dependent and the schedule may be revised accordingly.

The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.