West Seattle streets: One project next week; two later this spring

We had heard that a notable amount of road work was scheduled around West Seattle while (most) schools are out next week, so we checked with SDOT to see what’s on the schedule. Turns out one project is indeed on, while two others in the Morgan Junction/Gatewood area have been pushed back to a bit later this spring. Here’s the update from SDOT’s Marybeth Turner:

Next week we plan to replace two speed cushions at 59th Avenue Southwest near Alki Elementary School.

You may have heard about two upcoming pedestrian safety projects on California Avenue SW. These are now scheduled to be built late in March or early spring, depending on when our crews can fit them into their schedules and also depending on the weather.

One of the projects is at SW Othello Street and California Ave SW. We will build a curb bulb on the east side of California to shorten the crossing distance and improve visibility for pedestrians waiting to cross. A new overhead crosswalk sign with flashing beacons will also be installed.

The other project consists of building curb ramps that meet current standards at the intersection of SW Frontenac Street and California Ave SW, on the northwest, southwest and southeast corners. Also, the sidewalk will be replaced on the northwest corner.

We also had some information on the 59th SW speed humps courtesy of Councilmember Tom Rasmussen‘s office; the current rubber humps will be removed and replaced with “asphalt (ones) that are similar in profile,” according to a neighborhoodleader. You’ll see some no-parking restrictions in the area during the work.

3 Replies to "West Seattle streets: One project next week; two later this spring"

  • Bill February 17, 2011 (3:37 pm)

    Anyone see anything about I90 eastbound being closed. There is a sign on the side of the ramp from West Seattle/I5 interchange, but I could not read it at 3:30 this morning. I cannot find anything on WSDOT either.
    Thanks for the help.

  • Michael February 17, 2011 (5:06 pm)

    Fewer humps and bulbs, more fixing and hole-filling, please!

  • Dennis Wulkan February 17, 2011 (7:56 pm)

    I can’t stand the humps/bumps, but 59th is an elementary school area and folks drive way too fast. We are on 60th Ave and it’s the same deal-too much speed for the street. But I agree we need to fix those potholes on Admiral, California, and all over the place! The roads are a disgrace, and for this we pay taxes?

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