You might have noticed the work on NE 125th already if you’ve been out and about. They’re making very good progress but it will be continuously changing as they continue work so it’s good to keep an eye on the project website.
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_ne125.htm
From Art Brochet, the Capital Projects Coordinator for SDOT:
Only two nights were required to finish grinding Sand Point Way NE north of NE 110th Street, instead of the 3 or 4 that we planned for, and there will be no detours the next few days (and nights).
On Monday morning, June 17th however, the same southbound detour route just used will resume and be in effect continuously through approximately July 3rd. This should allow the work in this zone (#3) to be finished in under a month, as contractors can be more productive if they don’t need open and close the construction zone and move the construction equipment into place each day.
The alternative – of alternatively stopping traffic in each direction in the daytime and having occasional detours – creates more uncertainty and often more delay for drivers. Metro also prefers having a predictable schedule.
On NE 125th Street both curb ramp and road base repair work have begun in the north half of the roadway between Lake City Way NE and 35th Avenue NE. This work will move west until it reaches 23rd Avenue NE and then shift to the south half of NE 125th, again moving from east to west.
Please exercise extreme caution throughout the entire construction area. There may be workers present and/or heavy equipment blocking lines of sight as well as pedestrians, bicyclists and other drivers trying to make their way with lots of potential distractions. Allow for travel extra time, be patient, and think how nice it will be when construction is finished. But please, please pay attention!
The website has been updated and – as always – if you have any specific questions please contact Art Brochet, the Capital Projects Coordinator for SDOT. However, if you have problems needing resolution in the field please call Alex DeLeon at (206) 316-2542. Alex will be holding “office hours” at Kaffeeklatsch – 12513 Lake City Way on Wednesdays through the end of the month, between 4PM and 5PM, if you’d like to stop by for a little chat about the project.
Since I have not “weighed in” on the issue of a 2-lane city arterial….that’s what we had on 125th when we moved here in 1949. As the population grew, it was determined that 4 lanes were needed. Also, although I drive the route at least once a week, I have counted exactly 6 bikes on those bike lanes since they were installed. Something’s
wrong with someone’s logic.