FOLLOWUP: ‘We’re nearing the finish line’ for SW Barton project, SDOT says

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A milestone for the project to rebuild eastbound SW Barton in the bus-layover zone along Roxhill Park – three and a half months after work began, it’s almost over, according to this update from project spokesperson Matt Howard:

The concrete work on SW Barton St is complete, and the roadway has fully cured. Crews are now preparing for the striping and repainting phase. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, crews will begin removing the existing roadway striping. By Friday, July 17, they will begin laying out and applying the final striping.

During this work, traffic cones and other safety devices will remain in place to protect crews and keep the roadway clear. We’re nearing the finish line, and we truly appreciate your patience throughout this project.

Once we wrap up the remaining items on our task list, we’ll coordinate with King County Metro to restore bus service.

No timeline yet for exactly when that will happen. SDOT had originally said the road-rebuilding work would last until fall. Buses have been using SW Trenton instead of Barton in the meantime.

1994 July 14, 2026 (4:56 pm)

Yah! nearing completion! I have to say the impact was not as bad as I anticipated. After the project’s first week the traffic flowed nicely for the most part, at times not so nicely with no center turn lane which will be great to have that back :)

Calamity July 14, 2026 (10:15 pm)

Not as bad for people who drive. People who take the buses that were rerouted have a much longer trek.

Busrider July 14, 2026 (10:19 pm)

Now they have to fix Trenton and 25th panels that separated from the articulated buses using it as layover. It is like a never ending settlement issue for this area.

Derp July 14, 2026 (10:41 pm)

The roads aren’t made for these big busses. I mean they had to redo delridge for them. But neglect 15th south of Roxbury. Go figure
K July 15, 2026 (12:29 pm)

I mean, the whole area is built on top of a bog, so that makes sense…

Rob July 15, 2026 (7:12 am)

How about fixing roxbury from 26th up through white center. You all most need a all terrain vehicle.

Juanita July 15, 2026 (8:31 am)

They’re going to eventually have to fix all of Trenton as the panels are showing separation from 35 on down to Westwood. Have to admit my family and I loved the convenience of having the bus stop a block from our house and being able to ride the C all the way home from the city. Won’t miss the bus noise all night long though. Other than the two traffic incidents that I know of, both involving Cs, I am also surprised and so thankful that nothing else happened.

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