Water Main Replacement Continues on South Spokane Street
Closure Extends to 5th Ave. South (E-3 Busway)

For immediate release: 10/16/08

For more information, Contact:
Seattle Public Utilities Customer Service, (206) 684-3000

SEATTLE — Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is continuing work on a two-month water main replacement project on South Spokane Street (lower roadway) between 1st Ave. South and 5th Ave. South. The work is planned in support of the Spokane Street ramp and widening projects planned by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).

The following road closures will continue on eastbound South Spokane Street:

• 1st Ave. South to 2nd Ave. South — Local access only.



• 2nd Ave. South to 4th Ave. South — Total closure (except some City Light access).

Beginning Oct. 20, the street closure will be extended from 4th Ave. South to 5th Ave. South (E-3 Busway) except for some City Light access. The E-3 Busway will remain open for the majority of the time during construction. There may be some impacts when the contractor is working in the immediate area. The intersection at 4th Ave. South will remain open.

Impacts of the road closures include:

• Traffic detours rerouting approximately 700 vehicles per day that will affect the neighboring street system. (See map for details).

Eastbound South Spokane St. traffic will be detoured north at E Marginal Way South via South Hanford St., 1st Ave. South, South Lander St., and 6th Ave. South.



• Temporary loss of street parking. “No Parking” signs will be clearly posted. No parking will be allowed beneath the viaduct between 2nd Ave. South and 5th Ave. South. Cars left on the street during posted no parking times may be ticketed or towed. Parts of the median will be fenced during construction.



• Temporary utility and/or water interruptions. Seattle Public Utilities will notify affected customers at least 72-hours in advance of any planned water shut-off.

The SPU portion of the work is expected to be completed by the end of November 2008. The closures of eastbound South Spokane Street between 1st Ave. South and 4th Ave. South will continue with construction of the SDOT 4th Ave. Off-Ramp project following completion of the water main work, and the SDOT closure will likely last into 2010.

For information about the SDOT Spokane Street Ramp and Widening projects, check the project Web site ; or call the project information line: (206) 684-4747.

In addition to providing a reliable water supply to more than 1.3 million customers in the Seattle metropolitan area, SPU provides essential sewer, drainage, solid waste and engineering services that safeguard public health, maintain the city’s infrastructure and protect, conserve and enhance the region's environmental resources.

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