Community Notices

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

Location/Continuing Project Work:

Concrete crews will finish the top of the Newton Street stairs the week of June 16-20. Grading and preparation of the bottom of the stairs will begin on Monday, June 16. Concrete crews will move to this area to build curb and gutter systems along with the continued restoration of curbs along the west side of Westlake Avenue where the storm system has been finished.

Pipe crews are beginning the excavation and placement of the new west side storm system in the last 700 feet along the 1.6 miles of the project (between McGraw and Halladay). This is the last area of the storm system to be upgraded. Drivers should expect delays while excavation and placement of the pipes is underway.

Mid-Mountain crews will be working in the parking lots to clean and inspect the storm system. This is regular work that is done on an ongoing basis. Please note that No-Park signs have been placed over utility hatchcovers to allow access to these systems. Generally, two parking spaces at each hatchcover are closed to parking to facilitate this work. These spaces will be restored as soon as the work is completed.

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.

Heavy construction for the West Lake Union Improvement project, including the repaving of Westlake, is expected to last approximately until the end of July. This heavier work will be followed by restoration work that will include, final restoration of the last unpaved parking areas, finish work at the view decks, final landscaping installation and installation of the art elements. 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:

Mara Rogers
Project Information Specialist
Seattle Public Utilities
(206) 615-0866
mara.rogers@ci.seattle.wa.us