Streetlight Modernization Projects
Project Description
Seattle City Light is updating aging streetlights and electrical infrastructure throughout the utility's service area to enhance safety and electrical reliability. There are no scheduled power outages associated with this work.
Location
Crews are working throughout City Light's service territory to replace aging streetlights and electrical cables that are past their service life.
What's Happening Now?
Project Update (December 2024):
Completed Projects:
- Work has been completed along W Galer St and Magnolia Blvd W between W Garfield St and 29th Ave W
- Work has been completed on 15th Ave W, near Dravus St
- Work has been completed at 3510 NE 155th St
- Work has been completed on Magnolia Blvd and Raye St
- Work has been completed at the McGraw St and Morley Pl intersection
Current Projects:
- There are no projects under construction currently. Work will resume in January 2025.
Upcoming Projects:
- Work was scheduled to begin at NE 41st St and NE 42nd Ave in Q3 2024, but technical issues have been identified. City Light is working on a solution.
- Work is scheduled to begin at 14000 Lake City Way in January 2025 and last up to three months.
- Work is scheduled to begin at Galer St and 16th Ave in Q1 2025 and last up to four months.
Community Benefits
This project will enhance service reliability by replacing aging streetlights, wires, and equipment from our system. The installation of new streetlights will also improve street visibility and safety.
Anticipated Impacts
- Customers can expect parking, sidewalk, and traffic impacts within the work zone. Construction signs and traffic control flaggers will redirect pedestrians and vehicles where needed.
- Some noise is expected during construction.
- Crews will restore and repave all affected areas under SDOT restoration guidelines.
- No planned power outages are needed to complete this work safely.
Schedule
August 2023 – April 2025