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Beacon Ave S & 15th Ave S Safety Project Update - October 11

Construction updates for October 14 - 25



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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 began on July 22!* 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

Over the next few weeks, you’ll see the following construction activities in the project area: 

*Golf Dr S and S Charles St*


* Crews will install electrical and signal improvements
* Trolley wire deactivation is scheduled for *Saturday, October 19* to accommodate this work. Please check the King County Metro website [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/rider-tools/service-advisories?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for updates on associated bus routes. 

*15th Ave S from S Judkins St to S State St*


* Crews will continue installing concrete buffer for protected bike lanes on the* east and west sides* of 15th Ave S from S Judkins St to S State St. This work will permanently remove parking on the east side of 15th Ave S from S Judkins St to S State St.
* Crews will pour concrete for new sections of roadway, driveway, sidewalk, and curb ramps on the *east and west sides* of 15th Ave S

*15th Ave S and S Plum St*


* Crews will remove roadway pavement and sidewalk, install storm drain improvements, and then pour new roadway, sidewalks, and curb ramps on the *east and west sides* of 15th Ave S

*15th Ave S and S College St*


* Crews will prepare the area for construction by setting up traffic control, erosion control, and tree protection
* Crews will remove roadway pavement and sidewalk and begin installing storm drain and electrical improvements on the *east side* of 15th Ave S

*Beacon Ave S and S Lander St*


* Crews will remove trees that arborists have identified as unsafe to remain through the construction of safety improvements due to shallow root systems.

*Traffic Control*


* 15th Ave S will be reduced to one lane 24/7 during this work. Drivers and cyclists will use 14th Ave S between 15th Ave S and S College St as a detour.
* Pedestrian detours will direct people walking to cross to the opposite side of 15th Ave S while crews work on the east or west side of the road.
* Parking restrictions will remain in place
* A uniformed police officer will direct northbound and southbound travelers through intersections during work requiring lane blockages or signal modifications
* S College St between 15th Ave S and 16th Ave S will be closed. Local access to S College St will be maintained.

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*Tree Removals*

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. We have exhausted all design options to build ADA-compliant sidewalks and will need to remove additional trees - these trees have been posted. 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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*Construction progress*
Crews installing storm drain improvements near 15th Ave S & S Plum St

Crews installing storm drain improvements near 15th Ave S & S Plum St

Crews installing protected bike lanes on 15th Ave S near S Massachusetts St and S State St

Crews installing protected bike lanes on 15th Ave S near S Massachusetts St and S State St

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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.

The survey is available in English, [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/6592169a0975?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Spanish,  [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/3ff0336f0841?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Amharic, [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/ac1329f48bc3?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Simplified Chinese,  [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/11bd0e37baf6?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Traditional Chinese,  [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/cfbd6fe8e97f?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Tagalog,  [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/5571bc5da205?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Vietnamese,  [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/e4e2685140d2?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]Somali, [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/eb9a76299b2c?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]and Tigrinya. [ https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7863357/1dfc6c9a0261?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

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.

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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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