Preparing for Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall replacement construction
PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE

Businesses were asked about physical improvements or operational changes that would help during construction of the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement. The following ideas were recommended. To read more please view the executive summary .

• Provide information about major construction changes at least 30 days in advance.
• Expand Internet and fax listserve notification systems.
• Consider telephone notification service for emergencies.
• Use highway advisory radio (HAR) for construction information.
• Install changeable message signs in advance of exits to alternative routes that are suitable for freight.
• Use speakers’ bureau to update large businesses of pending construction issues.
• Consolidate and control pedestrian access along Alaskan Way .
• Maximize capacity of Mercer Corridor.
• Provide westbound queue bypass lane on Westlake Avenue approaching Fremont Bridge .
• Consider changes to noise ordinances to provide more flexibility for freight to move at night.
• Evaluate the area where Aurora and Elliott/Western detour routes would intersect Belltown for needed improvements.
• Improve connection between West Seattle and I-5.
• Encourage Port of Seattle container terminals to operate night gates for local freight.
• Allow single-unit trucks to use freight priority lanes if constructed.
• Improve overall transit service and frequency, particularly to and around the Duwamish area.