Community Notices

West Lake Union Improvement Project Construction Update
For the week of May 16, 2003

Location/Continuing Project Work:

Concrete crews will be restoring curb and gutter along the west side of Westlake. Next week the crew will begin actual trenching to remove and replace the utilities. Storm crews will continue installing manholes and pipes for the new sewer system along Westlake Avenue North.

Next week the crew will begin actual trenching to remove and replace the utilities. Crews will be finishing the first stage of asphalt restoration over storm work on the west side of westlake avenue north between approx. 1500 block of westlake avenue north and Newton street.

Final design for retaining walls at 2730 (diamond marina) have been received and initial drilling and construction will begin early next week. Please be aware that heavy equipment will be brought to site Monday evening.

Work on the Newton Street Stairs on the west side of Westlake Avenue North will resume next week. Construction was halted last week for redesign.

Some General Impacts:

Limited and sometimes no parking in the specific areas under construction; periodic limited access; lane closures and traffic flaggers on Westlake Avenue North; noise from large construction vehicles; increase in dust and mud during construction.

During construction, impacts to the surrounding community and through traffic are to be expected. The City of Seattle requests patience and cooperation from travelers and residents. City departments will work with the community in efforts to minimize impacts and disturbances.

New Contact:

Karla Clark will no longer be the community liaison for the West Lake Union Improvement Project. In her absence, Karen Reed will be the contact for any questions regarding the project until a replacement for Karla is decided.

The construction for the West Lake Union Improvement project is expected to last approximately until June 2003. Due to the nature of construction, schedules are likely to change. City departments will keep the community informed of the most current schedule.

For more information please check out our web site at www.cityofseattle.net/westlake. In addition, please continue to watch for upcoming notices regarding meetings and construction schedule.

For more information contact:

Karen Reed
Project Information Specialist
Seattle Public Utilities
(206) 615-0866
karen.reed@ci.seattle.wa.us