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Project Title & Location
SR 519/I-90 to SR 99 - Intermodal Access Project I/C Improvements
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Project Description
SR 519 is an important thoroughfare for cars, freight and pedestrians in Seattle's SODO district that connects I-90 and I-5 with the Port of Seattle and Colman Ferry Dock. Roadway congestion is increased by a railroad crossing. Phase 2 of this project will determine scope, design and construct additional improvements to reduce pedestrian, car and truck congestion and increase safety and freight mobility.
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Contractor/Consultant
Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Assessment by CH2M Hill. Public Involvement by EnviroIssues. Project Managment Assistance by Baillie and Assoc.
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Recent Progress
The project team has completed the channelization plan for the 1st and Atlantic intersection and the plan is being reviewed by the City of Seattle. Geotechnical base-line report has been completed. The Design Approval Package was approved and signed on May 30, 2008. The project team completed the RFP and published the package on May 30, 2008.
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Design Construction Impacts
The team is working to advance the construction of this project by utilizing a design-build procurement method. Construction completion would be accelerated from mid 2012 to end of 2010.
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Environmental Impacts / Compliance
The "Environmental Document Complete" milestone was attained on April 25, 2008.
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Impacts to Traffic
The corridor will see improved traffic at the completion of the project. Construction impacts will be minimized. The team is working to provide a solution that will allow one lane each way on Royal Brougham to remain open.
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