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The South Lake Union Streetcar: Latest Construction Notice Between Monday, March 19th and Tuesday, April 3rd the Seattle Streetcar contractor, Stacy & Witbeck, will install track and pave the intersection of Fairview Avenue North and Harrison Street. Work will take place 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. between Monday, March 19th and Tuesday, April 3rd. If necessary, to complete the job by April 3rd, crews will work during the weekend and as late as 10:30 p.m..Week of March 19th • Traffic on Fairview Avenue North will be channeled to one north and south bound lane near the Fairview/Harrison intersection. • Harrison Street will be closed at Fairview Avenue North. No turns will be permitted. Week of March 26th • During non-peak hours traffic will be channeled to one north and south bound lane near the Fairview/Harrison intersection. • Two south bound lanes will be maintained during the morning rush-hour commute (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.. • Two north bound lanes will be maintained during the afternoon rush-hour commute (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.). • Harrison Street between Fairview Avenue North and Boren Street one-way only (westbound). • Harrison Street between Fairview Avenue North and Minor Street closed to thru traffic, local access only. Access to all businesses will be maintained and detour routes will be provided. Uniformed Seattle police officers will be there to direct traffic & freight.
Construction work will close Virginia Street
between 4th and Westlake Avenues DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 4th & Virginia Detour Route to I-5
 Weekend Closure of the Intersection of Fairview Avenue North and Valley Street (Seattle) - The City of Seattle and its contractor will be installing streetcar rail in the intersection of Fairview Avenue North and Valley Street from 5 a.m. Saturday, October 7th until 5 a.m. Monday, October 9th. During this time the intersection of Fairview Avenue North and Valley Street will be closed to traffic. The traffic control plan will include lane restrictions:
Drivers should watch for important traffic information on the overhead freeway signs and highway advisory radio. Check the traffic Web site before you leave to see congestion levels leading into the downtown area. Drivers should expect traffic delays into the downtown and South Lake Union areas and are encouraged to take alternate routes. Local transit service, which includes King County Metro Transit bus routes 70, 71, 72, 73 & 83 will be temporarily impacted. Rider alerts will be posted at affected bus stops. To learn more about any changes to local transit service call (206) 553-3000. TTY users (206) 684-1739, or visit Metro Online at http://metro.kingcounty.gov. Weekend closures of the Fairview Avenue North and Valley intersection will occur
Please note that area transit service, which includes METRO bus routes 70, 71, 72, 73 & 83, will be affected. To learn more about any changes to local transit service (reroutes or temporary bus stops) call 206-553-3000 (TTY users 206-684-1739). In advance of construction, rider alerts will also be posted at affected bus stops. All area hotels, restaurants and other businesses will be accessible and open for business. Alternative route maybe necessary. For more information regarding the Seattle Streetcar Project please contact: Josh Stepherson Community Liasion Streetcar Seattle Department of Transportation (206) 684-3136 |
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