Date:
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Contact:
Kristy Laing, Communications Officer, (206) 382-6361, (206) 300-4312 (Seattle)
SEATTLE –Washington State Department of Transportation, Seattle Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration are hosting three open houses on May 22, 23, and 24 to present current information on the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project. The public is invited to review the current design for the cut-and-cover tunnel and elevated structure alternatives, learn more about the current cost estimates and funding, and provide input on the options for construction duration. Project staff will be on hand to brief the public and answer questions at the following locations:
Downtown
Monday, May 22nd
Plymouth Congregational Church
1217 6th Avenue
5:00-7:00 p.m.
West Seattle
Tuesday, May 23rd
Cooper Elementary School
1901 SW Genesee Street
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Ballard
Wednesday, May 24th
Ballard Community Center
6020 28th Avenue NW
5:00-7:00 p.m.
For more information visit WSDOT’s online site: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/viaduct or call the project hotline at 206-269-4421.
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