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Beacon Ave S & 15th Ave S Safety Project Update - February 28

New blog post + Construction updates for March 1 - 14



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Beacon Ave S & 15th Ave S Safety Project Update

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*Construction of the Beacon Ave S and 15th Ave S Safety Project is underway!* Crews will work in segments along the project area through spring 2025.

Continue visiting our project website [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bike-program/protected-bike-lanes/beacon-hill-bike-route?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] or subscribe to our email list [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/subscriber/topics?qsp=WASEATTLE_8 ] for bi-weekly updates on construction activities. 

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Construction update

We appreciate the excitement about the recently constructed bike lanes on 15th Ave S, but we must remind people that the* bike lanes remain closed until this spring,* after crews complete final striping and signal work. We recently installed additional signage instructing bikes to merge with traffic to make this clearer to travelers. 

Over the next few weeks, you'll see our crews doing the following work throughout the project area:

15th Ave S


* Installing bus stop pad (concrete that prevents roadway damage from heavy buses) at the intersection of 14th Ave S and 15th Ave S

Beacon Ave S


* *Weekend work:* Installing electrical improvements at the intersection of Beacon Ave S and S McClellan St as early as March 1
* Removing sidewalk, installing electrical improvements, and then pouring new sidewalks and transit islands on the west side of Beacon Ave S near S Lander St
* Preparing the roadway to install the transit island on the east side Beacon Ave S near S Lander St
* Removing roadway pavement and sidewalk, installing storm drain and electrical improvements, and then pouring new roadway, sidewalks, and curb ramps on the east side of Beacon Ave S near S Hanford St
* Pouring new sidewalk and curb ramps on the west side of Beacon Ave S near S Hanford St
* Evaluating trees on Beacon Ave S south of S McClellan St. We will work with an arborist to evaluate all options for retaining these trees before considering removal. We hope none of these trees will need to be removed, but sometimes removal is the only option to construct ADA-compliant sidewalks. For any tree that must be removed, we will replant 3 more nearby that are sidewalk-friendly and better suited for the environment.

*Please note that some of this work is weather dependent and subject to schedule changes.  

Traffic control to expect during construction work over the next few weeks

Traffic control to expect during construction work over the next few weeks

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Construction Progress
New sidewalk and topsoil on Beacon Ave S near S Hanford St

New sidewalk and topsoil on Beacon Ave S near S Hanford St

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Tree Removal Update

February 28 update: Tree evaluation work is moving slower than originally anticipated. So far, we have evaluated trees on the west side of Beacon Ave S from S Stevens St to S Hanford St, and none were identified for removal. We are continuing to evaluate trees as sidewalk repair progresses. We still intend to hold a tree walk once most of the tree evaluations are complete.

We may need to remove more trees than the three we initially identified during design phase. As we began sidewalk repair work on the project corridor, we're finding that more trees have root systems that are too shallow and overgrown under the sidewalk. If we exhaust all other design options to build ADA-compliant sidewalks, we will need to post and remove trees. We are trying our best to retain as many trees as possible. We will continue to inspect tree roots as we move southward with our sidewalk repair work and will share additional information about tree removals as they become available.

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*Business owners and managers*

Please fill out this construction survey [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/6592169a0975?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] so we can keep you informed and minimize impacts to your business during construction. You may also request a paper copy by leaving us a voicemail at (206) 900-8728 [ tel:%20+1%20(206)%20900-8728 ] or emailing us at Beacon15thSafety@seattle.gov.

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Thank you to all the business owners and managers who have already filled out our survey online or in-person during our door-to-door outreach in late June and early July!

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*What to Expect During Construction*

Typical work hours are Monday – Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During this time you can expect: 


* Temporary traffic revisions to accommodate construction vehicles
* Temporary parking restrictions near work zone
* Noisy construction activities, such as backup alarms for safety, heavy vehicle use, and the use of power tools.
* Please note that much of this work is weather dependent and subject to schedule changes. 

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Changes coming to Beacon Ave S and 15th Ave S

* *Repaired sections of sidewalk* near every intersection along the entire route
* *New APS pedestrian push buttons* at every crossing at S Hanford St and Beacon Ave S and at the south and west crossings of 15th Ave S and S College St
* *62 new or rebuilt curb ramps*. When this project is complete, people who use wheels will be able to safely travel from Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge to S Spokane St.
* *Concrete-protected bike lanes* on both sides of 15th Ave S
* *Post-protected bike lanes* on both sides of Beacon Ave S
* *New bike signals* at the intersections of S Charles St & Golf Dr S, 15th Ave S & S College St, and 15th Ave S & Beacon Ave S
* *New bus stop islands* on both sides of Beacon Ave S at S Hanford St and outside of Beacon Hill Station
Map illustrating changes coming to Beacon Ave S and 15th Ave S

Changes coming to Beacon Ave S and 15th Ave S as part of this Safety Project

Learn more about how we're improving safety in North Beacon Hill [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bike-program/protected-bike-lanes/beacon-hill-bike-route?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

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How to stay informed

* Call our project hotline at (206) 900-8728 [ tel:%20+1%20(206)%20900-8728 ]
* Email us at Beacon15thSafety@seattle.gov.
* Visit our project webpage [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bike-program/protected-bike-lanes/beacon-hill-bike-route?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] to:
* Read about project progress
* Sign up for email updates

Thank you,

Ching Chan

Public Engagement Lead

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