Northgate Pedestrian Bridge Update – April 2020

Northgate Ped/Bike Bridge construction update

Work is continuing during the current coronavirus restrictions. Here is a statement from SDOT:

At the City of Seattle, we are continuing to follow guidance from federal, state, and local leaders and our public health partners regarding COVID-19.  State officials have determined that work on public works projects can continue during the Governor’s stay-at-home order provided that appropriate safety measures are in place. 

The Seattle Department of Transportation is continuing with essential transportation (public works) projects to the greatest extent practicable during these times. The health and safety of our workers and the public is our first priority. Our contractors have updated their Health and Safety Plans to incorporate best management practices with respect to COVID-19 throughout our construction work sites. If a situation arises where a contractor is unable to maintain these practices on a work site, or the Governor orders that work on public works projects must stop, the contractor shall temporarily suspend work until the work can be performed safely and legally. 

We will notify you if there are any changes to the project schedule or planned work.

You can learn more about COVID-19 at www.kingcounty.gov/covid.
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The following activities will be taking place over the next several weeks:

Upcoming April and May northbound I-5 express lane nighttime work

Beginning as soon as April 13 and throughout the month of May, they’ll be working in the median near the northbound I-5 express lane off-ramp at 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Work will take between 11 PM to 5 AM and is within the regularly scheduled express lane closure hours. During this time, they’ll be installing temporary concrete barriers, clearing and grubbing vegetation, working on drainage, and installing a block wall system.

• Alternate route: Exit 174 NE 130th St/Roosevelt Way NE (the next exit open past the closed express lane off-ramp)

East side of I-5 (1st Ave NE between NE 100th St and NE 103rd St)
From March 30 until April 3, the shoulder of northbound I-5 will be closed from 7 AM to 3:30 PM while work on below-ground support for bridge columns takes place.

Additional work in this area includes the following:

• Ongoing intermittent lane closures, with northbound and southbound traffic maintained
• Utility and signal work
• Installation of storm-water collection system

West side of I-5 (north side of North Seattle College and along N 100th St)

• Clearing and grubbing of vegetation
• Utility and drainage work
• Stonework for construction access road
• Grading of  bridge approach
• Retaining wall installation

What to expect during construction

• Some noise and construction vehicle activity, including cranes
• Some nighttime and weekend work
• Detours for people walking and biking
• Lane reductions on Northgate express lane on- and off-ramp
• 2 freeway closures and detours on weekends and at night only, as soon as March 2021
• Construction staging and parking impacts near the construction sites, including at the northern side of North Seattle College along N 100th St and on NE 100th St at 1st Ave NE
• Closure of the North Seattle Park & Ride on 1st Ave NE

Questions during construction? Contact:

Darrell Bulmer
Communications and Outreach Lead
Northgate Bridge Construction Project
NorthgateBridge@seattle.gov
(206) 905-3620
www.seattle.gov/transportation/NorthgatePedBridge.htm