Safe Routes to School: Wing Luke Elementary

Construction timeline

Construction in you neighborhood began on Tuesday, February 21 with most of the work expected to be complete by June 2023. The project will be going on pause for a few months while we wait for light poles to arrive, currently anticipated for August delivery. Once we receive them, construction will resume and we will complete the final tasks of the project.  

Construction Updates

The week of March 6, we made progress on the lower section of the project to construct the curb wall and prepare the area for new sidewalks. We also completed some underground utilities and drainage work. Thank you for your patience during this work.

Upcoming Work

The week of March 13, we’ll continue sidewalk work on the lower section of the project. We’ll also begin underground work for pedestrian lighting.

The week of March 20, we’ll move to the upper section of the project to begin sidewalk and lighting work. This work is similar to the work being done on the lower section and includes clearing, grubbing, and excavating. This work will be noisy. Once sidewalk prep is complete on the upper section, we’ll begin installing the new sidewalks on the lower and upper sections.

What to Expect During Construction:

• Closure of Kenyon Way S to vehicle traffic. Detour route provided.
• Detour route for people walking, rolling, and biking on Kenyon Way S
• Typical work hours are between 7 AM and 5 PM
• Noise, dust, and vibrations during work hours.
• Construction equipment and materials staged in the project area.
• Work is weather dependent and some activities may be rescheduled.  

Kenyon Way S Detour Route Map

We want to express our appreciation for the feedback we've received from the community regarding our biking detour. As a result of this recent feedback, we've made updates to our detour map to provide better clarity for cyclists. The updated map is now available for you to view below. We kindly ask that you remain vigilant for detour signage and refrain from entering any work areas.

We want to thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback has played an important role in helping us improve our detour plan, and we're grateful for your continued support as we work to make our project a success.

Detour map details for neighborhood access:

• Pedestrian access via the existing stairway will remain
• Chief Sealth Trail access for bikes will be maintained on the south side of Kenyon Way S (for both directions)
• A signed detour bike route on Martin Luther King Jr Way connects 39th Ave S north and south of the project area
• A signed detour route will be provided for drivers:
  • Neighbors on 39th Ave S and S Rose St will use S Thistle St
  • Neighbors on S Kenyon St:
    • West of the project area, use S Kenyon St and 37th Ave S
    • East of the project area, use S Kenyon St and Martin Luther King Jr Way

Monday, February 20 will be the last day that Kenyon Way S will have two-way direction of travel for vehicles.