Tag: construction

May 14, 2014

After delays, big Burke-Gilman detours begin + Support the UW TIGER grant

The UW is finally set to start the set of big Burke-Gilman Trail detours Wednesday. So be prepared for delays through the area, whether you travel through the area on the trail or get there from the Montlake Bridge. We wrote about the upcoming detour back in April, but construction got pushed back a month.…
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tagged: burke-gilman trail, construction, TIGER, uw, uw burke-gilman construction 2014
April 16, 2014

Think the UW Burke-Gilman detour is big now? It’s just getting started

Today, the Burke-Gilman detour around the UW’s Montlake Triangle construction site is pretty big, but comfortable. Just few minutes around the construction zone on a newly-paved path and you’re back on your way. But the current detour is just a taste of things to come. By summer, a much larger detour will be in place…
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tagged: construction, montlake triangle, uw, uw burke-gilman construction 2014
April 11, 2014

Work on Hwy 99 tunnel ramps will close Dexter bike lanes + Is this a chance to extend the redesign?

The state is set to start utility relocation work to prepare the area between South Lake Union and Lower Queen Anne for the Highway 99 tunnel’s new on and off ramps. That means crews need to dig up parts of Dexter Ave between Mercer and Thomas Streets starting next week. “A bicycle lane will be…
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tagged: aurora, construction, deep bore tunnel, dexter, highway 99 north portal, laura newborn, lower queen anne, south lake union, wsdot
March 31, 2014

Section of Elliott Bay Trail will close for sculpture installation

A short section of the Elliott Bay bike trail through Myrtle Edward Park will be closed until the end of May so Seattle Art Museum crews can install a large sculpture. The closure begins Monday. Jaume Plensa’s “Echo” was originally installed in New York City’s Madison Square Park (see video below). The work has been…
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tagged: construction, echo, elliott bay trail, jaume plensa, seattle art museum
March 28, 2014

Expect Montlake Bridge delays and detours this weekend

It’s gonna be quite a weekend for disruptions on and around the Montlake Bridge. Expect detours and delays as construction on the UW Link Light Rail Station works on the sidewalk on the east side of Montlake Boulevard. Though work times could change due to weather, the plan is for the sidewalk to close at…
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tagged: construction, montlake bridge
February 17, 2014

County Trail Updates: Cedar River Trail section closed this week + More

King County is working on a couple area trails in the coming months, leading to some temporary closures. Biking Bis has done a great job staying on top of all the closures and schedules. Below is a brief summary (see Biking Bis for more details and maps). The Cedar River Trail will be closed Tuesday…
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tagged: biking bis, cedar river trail, construction, king county parks, preston-snoqualmie trail