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Southcenter Parkway Extension  

Project overview

The Southcenter Parkway Extension Project includes construction of 1.4 miles of a new 5-lane roadway from South 180th Street to South 200th Street. In July 2010, Southcenter Parkway and Frager Road will be closed to through traffic from South 180th Street to South 200th Street with local access only.

Project Map
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Project Timeline

Due to unforeseen site conditions and weather related delays, construction for the Southcenter Parkway Extension Project began in July 2010 and is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2012.

What’s Happening Now?

1/31/12

  • Street lighting and traffic signal systems are being installed throughout the project.
  • The franchise utility systems (gas, power and communications) are being installed in the south third of the project.
  • Curb and asphalt installation continues on the south half of the project as weather allows.
  • The storm drain junction structure on South 180th Street east of Southcenter Parkway is in progress. Retaining walls and restoration work are scheduled for January.
  • Irrigation & landscaping are being installed.

What’s Coming Up?

  • Installation of street lighting and 5 traffic signals
  • Curb and base asphalt installation will continue as weather allows this spring.
  • Landscaping and irrigation.
  • Work on Punchlist items north of 180th are scheduled to resume after the first of the year.
  • Miscellaneous work.


Bicyclist Information

  • Since Frager Road is closed, bicyclists should use the bike lanes on S. 200th Street to connect to the Interurban Trail to the east off of S. 196th Street or other routes.

Please refer to the following maps for current City of Tukwila bicycle route and trail information:

   

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Construction Photos

November 2011



October 2011

 


July/August 2011

 


May 2011



Previous Photos

 
   

Public outreach

The project team is committed to keeping the community informed of construction progress and road closures. Project representatives will be meeting with business owners along the construction corridor to inquire about special needs and access. A project hotline and e-mail will be maintained throughout the project for immediate questions and concerns.

Questions or concerns? Contact us

Project hotline: 206-431-2176
E-mail: southcenterparkway@tukwilawa.gov

 

Contact Information:

Public Works
6300 Southcenter Blvd.,
Tukwila, WA 98188

Project hotline: 206-431-2176

Email Project Team