FOLLOWUP: Avalon/Genesee closure to extend through Monday
One update today from SDOT since the end-of-week update on the Avalon/35th project:
As you plan for your Monday morning commute, we wanted to send a brief update to let you know that the east side of the intersection of SW Avalon Way and SW Genesee St will remain closed through Monday evening, May 6.
Extending the closure allows us to complete base paving of the intersection and SPU crews to complete the remaining emergency repairs on the water main before reopening the intersection to traffic.
The update we published last night, which includes SDOT responses to questions we asked after various problems were reported this past week, is here.
WORK ALERT: Crews returning to 35th SW in Arbor Heights
(SDOT map of original project zone)
Another alert from SDOT, this time for the half-mile of 35th SW where sidewalks were built last year. The project team says, “We have some final repair work to do on 35th Ave SW – some due to the snow/de-icing damages and … concerns and problems that emerged after project completion. Our crews will be returning to 35th Ave SW this coming Monday, 5/6 for up to two weeks to complete final repair work along the corridor. This work will be fairly low key and will not require complete closures or staging of equipment.” Here’s what they’ll be doing:
Crews will return to 35th Ave SW as early as this coming Monday, May 6 to begin last part of repair work as part of the Arbor Heights Safe Routes to School sidewalk project. This work includes:
Rebuilding curb bulbs at the following locations:
o SW corner of 35th Ave SW and SW 100th St
o SW corner of 35th Ave SW and SW 104th St
Rebuilding the curb and gutter on the west side of 35th Ave SW between SW 102nd St and SW
106th St
Install fog line (line that delineates between vehicular travel lane and parking strip) along the
west side of 35th Ave SW between SW 100th St and SW 106th St
Hydroseed planting strip area along east side of 35th Ave SW between SW 102nd St and SW 104th
St
This work will take approximately 2 weeks to complete. During this work, you can expect:
Noise and dust from construction
Work hours from 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday
Temporary suspension of street parking on the west side of 35 th Ave SW between SW 100 th St
and SW 106 th St
o No-Park signs will be posted 3 days in advance to parking closure
Temporary detour and/or lane shift on 35 th Ave SW
Possible impacts to pedestrian access
King County Metro service will not be impacted by this work
Questions? Please contact Project Outreach Team at 206-615-0786 or by email at
pedestrianimprovements2@seattle.gov.
TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Wednesday watch as May begins
(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)
7:01 AM: Good morning. No traffic incidents or transit alerts in our area so far.
TWO ALERTS FOR THIS AFTERNOON: A 1 pm May Day march from the Central District to downtown; a 3:40 pm Mariners’ game, both noted here.
8:10 AM: SDOT reports a blocking vehicle at 48th and Beach Drive.
UPDATE: 35th/Trenton crash
3:16 PM: SFD and SPD have been dispatched to what’s described as a two-vehicle collision at 35th/Trenton. A texter says traffic is backing up in the area, so steer clear for a while. They tell us it’s on the northbound side.
3:40 PM: Our crew sent the photo we’ve added of the damaged cars. They’ve been moved out of the intersection, so no further traffic effects, and we’re told no one was seriously hurt.
TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Friday watch
(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)
7:13 AM: Thanks for the tips. We start with word of a crash on Harbor Avenue SW not too far north of the West Seattle Bridge. Avoid the area. A texter says it’s on the southbound (toward the bridge) side.
7:52 AM: The SFD response on that crash was canceled fairly quickly, so apparently no serious injury. No further info on the scene’s status – please let us know if you find it cleared.
Meantime, notes:
BEACH DRIVE PAVING: This is the last scheduled day for the project between Weather Watch and Me-Kwa-Mooks Parks (we’ll check the area this afternoon).
4TH SW CLOSURE STARTS NEXT WEEK: Here’s our update on the month-plus closure scheduled to start next week just south of Roxbury.
STADIUM ZONE TONIGHT: Mariners are home, 7:10 tonight, vs. the Rangers.
FOLLOWUP: Rescheduled 4th Avenue SW closure now set to start next week
The postponed 4th Avenue SW closure south of Roxbury, for work related to the King County Housing Authority‘s construction in the area, is now set to start Monday. From KCHA:
We have resolved the complex utility conflicts that delayed our road closure and are ready to proceed with the full road closure. We have received final road closure permission from King County Road Services Division, King County Department of Local Services. 4th Avenue SW will be totally closed from SW 100th Street to SW Roxbury Street starting Monday, April 29th. This closure will continue from April 29th to Monday, June 3rd, with the following work hours:
• Monday – Friday 7 AM to 5 PM
• Saturday – 9 AM to 5 PM
There will be additional brief road/lane closures following the initial closure to complete additional work.
We have coordinated with local residents, emergency services, schools, and area service providers.
Here’s our original report on the project.
TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Thursday watch
(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)
7:02 AM: Good morning! No transit alerts or traffic problems reported in our area so far.
BEACH DRIVE PAVING CONTINUES: Between Me-Kwa-Mooks and Weather Watch Parks.
STADIUM ZONE: The Mariners are back home tonight vs. the Rangers, 7:10 pm, which means the West Seattle Water Taxi runs into the late evening.
8:02 AM: Crash blocking 1 lane of NB 99/509 just south of the 1st Av S Bridge.
8:33 AM: Cleared.
TRAFFIC/TRANSIT TODAY: Monday watch
(SDOT MAP with travel times/ Is the ‘low bridge’ closed? LOOK HERE/ West Seattle-relevant traffic cams HERE)
6:55 AM: Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as the week begins:
AVALON PROJECT: This is week 2. SDOT’s plans for this week (and a bit beyond) are in this update.
BEACH DRIVE REPAVING: This is scheduled to start Wednesday south of Weather Watch Park, as announced Friday.
SPRING BREAK: Local Catholic schools are out this week.
SEE TRAFFIC TROUBLE? If we’re not already reporting it, and if you’re not driving, tips appreciated at 206-293-6302, text or voice – thank you!
UPDATE: Crash on Harbor SW
12:47 AM: Harbor Avenue is blocked north of the bridge because of a crash. It was initially reported as 2 vehicles, one possibly flipped, but a short-lived “rescue extrication” callout was almost immediately downsized to one engine.
1:03 AM: Harbor has reopened.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash at 35th and Morgan
2:52 PM: Thanks for the tip: Avoid 35th SW and SW Morgan for a while – a crash involving at least 4 vehicles has blocked part of 35th just south of Morgan. We’ve just checked out the scene – no serious injuries so no SFD callout.
2:58 PM: The cause is under investigation; police are directing traffic through the scene, and tow trucks are reported to be on the way. Added photos from the scene, which is somewhat spread out.
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