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Streetwise Guide to SODO Detours & Traffic Delays

SR519 Phase II Plans Underway

The ultimate design configuration for this project includes a trail connection from the northwestern end of this newly built sidewalk on S. Atlantic St., along the east side of Alaskan Way north to Royal Brougham, where it connects with an existing multipurpose trail.

For more information go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR519.

To access the Monthly Newsletter, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR519/newsletter.htm.
SDOT website portal page

SDOT has launch a new SODO web portal page.  This page was designed to help inform the SODO community of critical transportation project information. To access the page,

click here.

Streetwise Guide to SODO Detours & Traffic Delays

SR519 Phase II Plans Underway

The ultimate design configuration for this project includes a trail connection from the northwestern end of this newly built sidewalk on S. Atlantic St., along the east side of Alaskan Way north to Royal Brougham, where it connects with an existing multipurpose trail.

For more information go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR519.

To access the Monthly Newsletter, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR519/newsletter.htm.

tunnel reopens

Downtown Transit Tunnel Reopens

Buses are using both the bus tunnel and downtown surface street, including 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Avenues. During peak hours, 3rd Ave. carries the bulk of the buses. Many downtown bus stops have been upgraded with new shelters, benches and better lighting to accommodate transit passengers. Bus riders should visit their agency's website for the most current details:

  • King County Metro Transit, http://transit.metrokc.gov or call (206) 553-3000.
  • Sound Transit, www.soundtransit.org/riding/fac/stexpress/ or call (888) 889-6368.
  • Community Transit, www.commtrans.org or call (425) 353-RIDE or (800) 562-1375. Community Transit has added five minutes to the running time of buses through downtown Seattle to account for traffic issues.
  • RideShare Information, www.rideshareonline.com. Provides you an easy way to find others who are interested in sharing their commute in a carpool or vanpool in the Puget Sound area.

new links page
For your convenience, we have created a Links page that lists the most useful links that we know of. If you have a link that is of general interest to the SODO community or just have a question or comment about this site, please email: info@sodotraffic.com. We welcome your interest and appreciate your contribution to this resource.

download 1st Ave S. factsheet

BTG_1stAveS_FactSheetRev.pdf

For more information on the First Ave South Paving Project, check out our Traffic Alerts page.

 
replacement program update

Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program E-mail Update

April 2008, In This Issue:

  • South Downtown Projects Preview– You're invited
  • Viaduct inspection results show columns continue to sink
  • Save the date –You're invited to several upcoming Central Waterfront open houses
  • Stakeholder Advisory Committee update – Next meeting on April 24


To view the full issue, go to: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/Viaduct/emailupdate.htm

 
replacement information meeting

Join the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), King County and City of Seattle on Monday, April 28, 2008 to learn more about the next contract up for bid on the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program. We are moving ahead to replace or repair almost half of the seismically vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct. We will begin to remove the remaining section of the viaduct along the central waterfront in 2012.

Click here for more information:


http://wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/9249EB16-10FA-4E07-AB5E-2FD869E677D1/0/ElectricalLineRelocationInvite_pc_Apr08.pdf



 









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call the Trucker Hotline at 206-762-2470