Last Updated: 7/17/08
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out about construction activity and upcoming projects not listed below?
- For information regarding private development activities in the City, please visit the Department of Community Development section of the website. Information regarding public notices, bids, community meetings, and open house events can be found in the Legal/Public Notices section of our website. Please contact the Public Works Department at (206) 433-0179 and the correct contact person will call you back with more specific details.
If I need to do some digging in a particular area of the City, how can I be sure not to hit underground wiring or pipes?
- New national 811 "Call Before You Dig" phone number
- Do you have a home repair project planned for this summer and may be digging in your yard? Then you should call the new 811 phone number that is a national "Call Before You Dig" phone number. A recent national survey revealed that roughly half of Americans are "active diggers" who have done (or are planning to do) some type of digging project at home, yet only a third have called or will call to get their utility lines marked. One easy phone call to 811 quickly begins the process of getting underground utility lines marked. Local One Call Center personnel will then notify affected utility companies, who will send crews to mark underground lines for free.
- Knowing where underground utility lines are buried before each digging project begins helps to prevent injury, expense and penalties. The depth of utility lines may vary and multiple utility lines may exist in one area. Simple digging jobs can damage utility lines and can disrupt vital services to an entire neighborhood, harm those who dig and result in expensive fines and penalties. For more information, visit www.call811.com
Street Projects
2009/2010 Overlay Program (Project #09-RW01)
Description:
- The City’s Annual Overlay and Repair Program is designed to rehabilitate roadway surfaces throughout the City. With the City’s new biennial budget, a greater number of street segments can be repaired and the City can take full advantage of the favorable bidding climate. Bid results for 23 street segments were received on May 14, 2009 and the bid was awarded to Lakeside Industries on June 1 in the amount of $1,560,638.50. Construction is anticipated to begin in early July and be completed by October.
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1. South 133rd Street: 32nd Avenue South to Tukwila Intl Blvd
2. Corporate Drive N: Andover Park West to west cul-de-sac
3. South 150th Street: Military Road to Tukwila Intl Blvd
4. 33rd Avenue South: S 132nd Street to S 130th Street
5. 32nd Avenue South: S 135th Street to S 133rd Street
6. South 130th Place: 56th Avenue S to 57th Avenue S
7. South 144th Street: Interurban Avenue S to east end
8. South 130th Place: 50th Place S to 56th Avenue S
9. South 115th Street: East Marginal Way to 42nd Ave S
10. E Marginal Way South: S 126th Street to SR-599 Bridge
11. Upland Drive: Andover Park W to west cul-de-sac
12. 51st Avenue South: S 138th Street to north end
13. South 112th Street: West end to Tukwila Intl Blvd
14. 34th Avenue South: S 135th Street to S 132nd Street
15. 41st Avenue South: S 131st Street to S 130th Street
16. 45th Place South: S 137th Street to S 136th Street
17. South 138th Street: 51st Avenue S (W) to 51st Avenue S (E)
18. South 148th Street: Military Road to Tukwila Intl Blvd
19. South 146th Street: Military Road to Tukwila Intl Blvd
20. South 131st Street: 41st Avenue S to 42nd Avenue S
21. South 142nd Place: Military Road to east cul-de-sac
22. 41st Avenue South: S 139th Street to north end
23. South 149th Street: West end to 57th Avenue S
Status:
- Construction contract awarded by Council 6/1/09
- Construction Management with Anchor QEA for $216,085.00 approved by Council 6/1/09
- Bid Tabulations and Engineer's Estimate
- Bid Results from Bid Opening on 5/14/09 at 10:00 A.M.
- Notice to Proceed issued to KPG for design on 2/26/09 for $144,333.06.
Staff Contact: Peter Lau at (206) 431-2454
Tukwila International Blvd Phase II & III
(S 116th St to S 132nd St)(Project #95-RW03)
Description:
- Urban street improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk; minor roadway widening; storm drainage; undergrounding of overhead utilities; landscaping; channelization; signing; and traffic signal modifications.
Status:
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We have issued the Notice to Proceed to Gary Merlino construction for work on Tukwila International Blvd Phase 2 & 3
roadway improvements effective April 29, 2009. They are currently gearing up for a full construction season and the
north end of the project construction should be well underway by Monday of next week.
In general the construction will progress from the north project limit near the Department of Homeland Security (at the SR599/SR99 interchange) to tie-in with the Phase 1 improvements at 139th/TIB. Most of the initial work will be concentrated on the east side of the roadway with wall construction and storm drain improvements completed the length of the project prior to shifting over to the west side of TIB to complete the remaining items. We expect the construction for the entire project to take nearly two years.
We have temporarily closed through access to/from eastbound 130th at TIB to allow wall construction to take place unimpeded and surface traffic is being detoured to/from TIB via 37th or 40th/42nd Ave S/140th St. This closure will be in place for several months until the 130th intersection has been completely reconfigured. Traffic will then be shifted back to 130th to allow permanent closure of 37th eastbound at TIB. Emergency vehicles, school buses, postal carriers, garbage companies and local residents will still have local access to the closed section and a nearby route will be maintained to and from TIB from both sides at all times.
This project has been a long time coming and we appreciate the patience and cooperation of our local residents and businesses during what is sure to be a complicated project. We will do our best to complete the improvements on time, under budget and with as little disruption to our residents as possible. - Design contract awarded to KPG on 11/18/02 for $952,134.06.
- Bid Opening on November 13, 2008 at 10:00 am
- Bid Tabulations and Engineer's Estimate
- Awarded by Council to Gary Merlino Construction Company on 12/15/08 for $12,261,309.20.
Staff Contact: Mike Ronda at (206) 433-7194
The following street projects are in preliminary/design phases with construction forthcoming
Tukwila Urban Center Access (Klickitat/S/C Pkwy) (Project #84-RW19)
Description:
- Design improvements to the Klickitat Drive/Southcenter Parkway/I-5 Ramps area to improve traffic and safety. More project information is available at www.SouthcenterAccess.com
Status:
- Final design is completed and right-of-way acquisition has begun. Multiple state and federal grants awarded for construction, expected to begin construction in 2009
Staff Contact: Cyndy Knighton at (206) 431-2450
Interurban Avenue South - S 143rd St to Fort Dent Way
Description:
- The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparing preliminary engineering and PS&E for improvement of Interurban Avenue South, from S 143rd St to Fort Dent Way. The proposed project consists of roadway reconstruction and urban street improvements including curbs, gutters, & sidewalks, storm drainage facilities, undergrounding of overhead utilities (including power, telephone, and cable TV), landscaping, channelization, signing, and traffic signal interconnect. The project schedule includes an estimated design completion by the end of 2008.
Status:
- Design plans are approximately 50% complete with substantial completion in August 2008. Coordination with adjacent property owners will occur throughout summer and fall.
Staff Contact: Robin Tischmak at (206) 431-2455
Southcenter Pkwy (S 180th St to South City Limits) (Project #84-RW37)
Description:
- Improve roadway from two lanes to four or five lanes with urban street improvements from S 180th St to south City limits.
Status:
- Plans are approximately 90% complete. Coordinating all phases of design with proposed development. Anticipated advertisement in 2009.
- Design contract awarded to David Evans & Associates on 3/22/04 for $350,577.
Staff Contact: Robin Tischmak at (206) 431-2455
Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center (Project #06-RW02)
Description:
- Design of a new on-street transit center on Andover Park W between Strander Boulevard and Tukwila Parkway. Increased passenger waiting areas, amenities, landscaping, lighting, surveillance, and larger shelters included. Additional work for road widening and other improvements is pending approval.
Status:
- Design for the improvements to the existing transit center location will begin late summer 2008 with construction anticipated in 2009.
Staff Contact: Cyndy Knighton (206) 431-2450
Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge (Project #05-RW03)
Description:
- A new pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the Green River, connecting areas planned for an urban mix of transit-supportive uses in the Tukwila Urban Center to the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The project is key to implementing the land use and transportation goals of the Tukwila Urban Center Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan. The bridge will become a signature piece for the corridor, will improve public access to the station from all parts of the center, and provide a direct, safe and enjoyable walking experience.
Status:
- The Type, Size, and Location (TS&L) report is due in Fall 2008. Design may begin as early as 2009 with construction occurring after design and funding package has been finalized.
Staff Contact: Cyndy Knighton (206) 431-2450
Water/Sewer Projects
The following water/sewer projects are in preliminary/design phases with construction forthcoming
Interurban Ave S Waterline (42nd Ave S to 48th Ave S) (Project #04-WT02)
Description:
- Design and construct (2) 800 linear feet of 10" ductile waterline to replace the old cast iron waterline in Interurban Ave S.
Status:
Martin Luther King Jr Way S Waterline
Description:
- Design and construct (2) 800 linear feet of 10" ductile waterline to replace the old cast iron waterline in Interurban Ave S
Status:
- In-house design underway with completion anticipated in August.
Staff Contact: Mike Cusick (206) 431-2441.
Surface Water Projects
The following surface water projects are in preliminary/design phases with construction forthcoming
Private Storm System Adoption Program (Project #06-DR03)
Description:
- Private storm water facilities exist on private properties that are an integral part of the City's overall drainage system. Since they are on private property, the City does not maintain them. To ensure the reliability of the overall drainage system, the City is in the process of determining ownership of systems suspected to be on private property and working with the property owners to adopt or relocate the systems as required.
Status:
- A design consultant has been selected and property records are being reviewed to determine if easements exist for each property involved.
- Two year design contract awarded to KPG on 12/11/06 for $223,033.75.
Staff Contact: Ryan Larson (206) 431-2456
GIS Inventory - 4th Area (Project #02-DR01)
Description:
- Inventory existing Surface Water and Sewer facilities in the Tukwila Urban Center. This project is the fourth project in a citywide effort to provide as-built information in a GIS format.
Status:
Staff Contact: Ryan Larson (206) 431-2456
Park Projects
The following park projects are in preliminary/design phases with construction forthcoming.
Macadam Winter Garden (Project # 03-PK08)
Description:
- A small park area on the north end of an 11-acre site with educational exhibits related to the wetland and a winter garden. Located at Macadam Road and South 144th Street. Phase I will develop .75 acres. Phase II will include park trails.
Status:
Staff Contact: Rick Still (206) 767-2344
