Tukwila International Blvd Phase II & III Closure of South 130th Street at Tukwila Int'l Blvd
5/1/09
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.
Sound Transit Projects
Sound Transit's contractor will be sporadically closing streets in Tukwila throughout it's construction process. Watch the construction signs for current information. These closures are necessary for public safety while the light rail guideway will be crossing public streets.
For more construction project status updates, including the detour routes, please refer to Sound Transit web page at: http://www.soundtransit.org/x843.xml.
WSDOT Projects
♦ I-405 and SR 167 Eastside Corridor Tolling Study
WSDOT is considering adding up to two express toll lanes on I-405 that would connect with HOT lanes on SR 167, creating a 50+ mile corridor from Puyallup to Lynnwood. These new lanes would be in addition to existing general purpose traffic lanes. A report will be submitted to the Governor and Legislature in January 2010.
To involve the public and gather feedback, WSDOT is hosting two public open
houses along the Eastside Corridor. Come learn more about the Eastside Corridor Tolling Study and share your thoughts.
Public Open Houses
November 3, 2009
Kent-Meridian High School (Cafeteria)
10020 SE 256th St., Kent, WA 98030
4 to 7 p.m.
November 5, 2009
Kirkland City Hall(Peter Kirk Room)
123 5th Ave. Kirkland, WA 98033
4 to 7 p.m.
For more information please visit the WSDOT Eastside Corridor Tolling Study page.
♦ I-405 - I-5 to SR 169 Stage 1 & 2 Widening
Overview:
WSDOT will add one northbound and one southbound lane to I-405 between I-5 and SR 167. We will also add one southbound lane on SR 167 between I-405 and SW 41st Street, and extend the southbound SR 167 HOV lane from I-405 to the existing start of the HOV lane.
- I-405 Renton Weekly Construction Updates.
- For more information please visit the WSDOT Project page.
Frequently Asked Questions about City Streets
How do I report a signal light or street light problem?
- Please call Tukwila Operations and Maintenance at 206 433-1860 to report the location and specific problem. You can also report street light outages online at Puget Sound Energy or Seattle City Light.
Who takes care of the bushes between the street & yard?
- It is the responsibility of the property owner to control vegetation from encroaching the sidewalk and streets. The City may take action in areas where trees and bushes affect traffic safety (for example maintaining sight distance at intersections). Public Works personnel will make every effort to contact affected property owners.
Transportation Related Links
- Tukwila's Current Street Projects
- Strander Boulevard/SW 27th Street Extension
- Southpark Bridge Project
- Puget Sound Traffic Conditions
- Pass Reports from WSDOT
