FOLLOWUP: Morgan Junction EV-charging site now in partial work stoppage

| Utilities | West Seattle news

One week ago, Seattle City Light told us its contractor/crew had gone into a “complete work stoppage” at the Morgan Junction EV-charging lot site (4118 SW Morgan) while they figured out how to deal with a “significant structural design issue.” A WSB team member noticed an excavator being operated at the site on Thursday, so we asked SCL about the “work stoppage” status and if they had any update on a new timeline. Spokesperson Jenny Levesque replied, “The work stoppage remains in place for a portion of the site. Our engineering team continues to work on resolving the design issue. The project team is committed to bringing electric vehicle charging to the Morgan Junction neighborhood. We will share an update with you by the end of August.” That was the month the eight-charger lot previously was supposed to be complete, after a series of delays dating back to the year the project was announced, 2022.

K July 25, 2026 (8:19 pm)

I think someone needs to sage that site.

Loulou July 26, 2026 (9:47 pm)

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True

Curious George July 26, 2026 (6:38 am)

So after four years we just have a dirt lot…is our city unable to design and build anything in a timely manor🤷‍♂️

K July 26, 2026 (10:46 am)

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The problem is that the city built things TOO quickly in years past, and now there are buried surprises all over the city. How many gas lines did crews hit while doing work over on Delridge? And the surprise pipe that stopped the tunnel boring for years. And all the parts of Pioneer Square that are sinking for a variety of reasons. It’s frustrating to wait this long for a project, but what’s most important is doing it right so there aren’t new issues 20 years down the road.
- WSRob July 26, 2026 (4:28 pm)
  
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  Clearly you have no construction experience.
- Rob July 26, 2026 (7:22 pm)
  
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  In the 1800s they built the 1 1/4 mile train tunnel under an through seattle in a year. A YEAR. With picks an shovels an dynamite.

Robert July 26, 2026 (7:06 am)

Meanwhile China completed 4 high speed rail lines and built millions of electric cars.

Jack July 26, 2026 (7:58 pm)

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Robert, so very, very true. They move at a so much faster pace than the US and with much better results.

Wallflower July 26, 2026 (8:15 am)

Who is the design team for this embarassment?

luke242 July 26, 2026 (8:35 am)

How much is this costing?

Tax Payer July 26, 2026 (9:10 am)

I am the Co-Owner of this project. They need to tell me/us what exactly the issue is and who is responsible. Is there a Change Order involved? Is it negligence on the design? I want answers.