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of the 108-year-old bridge this year, and a continuation of two years of work that the Seattle Department of Transportation started last year. “We have about 22 expansion joints that we are going to be replacing,” Jules Posadas, public engagement lead with SDOT, said.
“We did 14 last year, and we have eight remaining this year. Total asphalt paving that we’re going to be doing on the corridor is about over 4,800 feet.”improvement project. When the work is done, SDOT will have added 3,000 feet of new sidewalk and built or refurbished 59 accessible curb ramps.When similar closures happened last summer, they caused major problems. All the surface streets in Fremont, Interbay, Queen Anne, and Ballard were jammed. “People would go through Ballard anticipating that they could just detour once they got to the Ballard Bridge,” Posadas said. “We’d really just try to advise people this year is to take those detour routes before you get to the downtown core area.” The primary alternate is Aurora Avenue. Get there well before the closure and try to stay out of the neighborhoods. People living around the bridge were trapped in their own neighborhoods last year. “We want to be respectful to the neighborhoods and residents that live around the area and also the businesses,” Posadas said. Unlike last year’s Ballard Bridge closures, transit will not be able to use the bridge this year. Be sure to check with Metro about this project’s impact on your route. Bicyclists and pedestrians will be able to cross during the closures. Boats will still be able to get through, too. There are four scheduled weekend closures expected through the beginning of June. There are standby weekends in June and July, should any of the closures be postponed by weather.The bridge will close as early as 7 p.m. on April 25 and remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, April 28.This is the first of four full weekend closures of the 108-year-old Ballard Bridge this year. This is the continuation of two years of work that SDOT started last year.With approximately 20-40% of U.S. travelers still lacking proper identification, according to TSA, Washington residents are heading to local DOL offices in droves.All lanes on I-90 heading west are blocked near North Bend Monday morning, the Washington Department of Transportation confirmed.Sea-Tac Airport adding 11 new security lanes this yearThe REAL ID Act takes effect in three weeks. Learn what you need to know to ensure compliance and avoid delays.State Roofing and Exteriors unveils rebrand, expands presence with new offices in Western WANavigating the transition: 5 ways to know if it’s time for senior living Deciding when it's time for senior living can be challenging. However, a senior living community can be a positive step toward ensuring safety, health and happiness. Fighting hunger together: Safeway’s, Albertsons’ Nourishing Neighbors program tackles food insecurityThe Museum of Pop Culture , located in Seattle, steps into the realm of folklore and fantasy with its upcoming exhibition,"Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form."
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