15th Avenue Bridge Closure to Begin Monday, May 17 2010

We covered the bridge rehabilitation project, the metro service changes, and the changes in the schedule already and here’s the latest update. Basically, construction is now going forward!

Starting on Monday, May 17th, SDOT will close the 15th Avenue NE Bridge to all traffic, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians for the start of construction. The bridge, located on 15th Avenue NE at NE 105th Street, across Thornton Creek, will remain closed throughout the 11-month construction period.

SDOT is undertaking this project to make necessary structural repairs and correct erosion problems along the slope of the ravine under the bridge.

Getting Around During Construction:

• Traffic will be diverted to Roosevelt Way NE, Lake City Way NE/SR 522, and Northgate Way during construction. Signs announcing the closure and detour routes will be posted throughout the area.
• Local access on 15th Avenue NE north of the work area (between NE 106th and Northgate Way) will be maintained. Drivers must access this area from Northgate Way.
• Local access on 15th Avenue south of the work area (to NE 104th Street) will be maintained. Drivers must access this area from Lake City Way.
• Closure signs and information flyers will be posted at each end of the bridge to help pedestrians and bicyclists identify alternate routes.

Questions? Concerns?
SDOT is committed to working with the community to address community concerns about construction activities and detour routes. Please contact Maribel Cruz, SDOT Project Communications at (206) 684-7963/maribel.cruz@seattle.gov or Kit Loo, Project Manager at (206)684-3669/kit.loo@seattle.gov if you have questions.

For the latest project information and to view a detour map, visit the project Web page: http://www.cityofseattle.net/transportation/bridge_rehab_15th.htm