Comments on: Delridge repaving update: Detour map fixed, thanks to WSB readers

By: LeAnne Nelson

LeAnne Nelson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:26:03 +0000

Thank you Ray for your comment. For maintenance projects in the arterial asphalt and concrete program (AAC) the arterials are assessed for life expectancy and current condition. From approximately where Delridge intersects 18th Avenue SW to where it intersects Trenton, the northbound lane was found to be in good condition. There are some cracks in the concrete, but as engineers noted, there hasn’t been differential settlement at the cracks, crack spalling, or multiple cracks in single concrete panels or excessive rutting, as it’s called.

Meanwhile, Phase 2 is set to start March 20th, weather permitting, with just some sidewalk and curb work left in Phase 1.

By: WSB

WSB — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:07:42 +0000

Thanks, Marty. This was the same plan during the last extensive repaving project here in West Seattle, Fauntleroy Way, a few years back. We walked the route with then-paving guru Jessica Murphy (who now is leading the seawall project) – she explained that some sections of road don’t need to be replaced, and pointed out how you can tell the difference (concrete roadway sections are placed in “panels). Here’s that story – the explanation is roughly in the second half:
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http://westseattleblog.com/2009/09/fauntleroy-way-work-concludes-2-tone-paving-explained-more

By: Marty

Marty — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:42:04 +0000

From what I’ve seen of the plans, it appears most of the two center lanes will be replaced, except at a few locations where the pavement is still in good shape, from Trenton to Holden. There will only be some pavement replacement in selected areas on both the east and west side parking lanes. The Thistle and Holden intersections will be completely replaced with new pavement. North of Holden the roadway is asphalt, which will be ground off and replaced curb to curb to just north of Orchard. Hope this helps.

By: Strike em out Kinney

Strike em out Kinney — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:21:03 +0000

Exactly what Ray said. Are they going to be working on the east side of the roadway? That side has cracks too

By: sophista-tiki

sophista-tiki — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:59:44 +0000

YEY! they’re moving on. so happy to be done with the extra 10 billion cars speeding down the treet.

By: Ray

Ray — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:29:07 +0000

I am surprise they only worked on the West side (southbound lane) of the road during Phase 1. At no time did they tear up/replace the roadway on the right (northbound) side. I figured they were going to replace ALL of the roadway, and just move the single northbound lane West/East as needed depending on which part of the road they were working on.

Any insight into this? Is it just the West half of the road for the entire project?