Next week, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) kicks off an extensive six-month construction project in the Rainier Valley. According to SDOT:
The improvements will create a better waiting environment for bus passengers, improve travel time for buses, and improve parking conditions for automobiles on Rainier Avenue South.
Construction is planned for June 28 through December 31, 2010.
Specific Projects:
- Building concrete bus bulbs (curb and sidewalk extensions) to eliminate buses having to pull in and out of traffic at passenger loading zones. (S Jackson Street: near Maynard Ave S; 8th Ave S; and 12th Ave S. Rainier Ave S: near S Genesee St; S Dawson St; S Brandon St; S Orcas St; S Kenny St; S Holly St; S Frontenac St; S Holden St; S Kenyon St; and S Rose St).
- Restriping lane markings with changes in travel lanes and parking lanes to improve bus speed and reliability, increase pedestrian safety, and improve safety for parked vehicles.
- Making improvements to street lighting and drainage at several locations.
- Installing new pedestrian signals on Rainier at 39th Avenue S and at S Frontenac, and repainting crosswalks and adding curb ramps at several locations along the corridor.
What to Expect During Construction:
- Lane closures during off-peak hours
- Temporary pedestrian detours
- Temporary parking restrictions
- Moderate construction noise
- Normal work hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with occasional night time and weekend work
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