UPDATED - March 8, 2013
Crews to begin fieldwork at former MOHAI site in Montlake prior to removing old building
Beginning this month, crews will begin preparing the former Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) site in Montlake for demolition. Pre-demolition activities will include asbestos abatement and removal of interior materials so that building demolition will be safer. This work will take place on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., and will last two to three months.
Completing this work now reduces the risk of vandalism or unauthorized use of the building prior to the start of the next phase of construction in summer 2014: the West Approach Bridge North. When complete, the site will include a new construction wetland stormwater pond.
For more information, read our work notice to nearby residents.
Geotechnical Monitoring
Crews are continuing to collect data from geotechnical monitoring wells in the Seattle area of the SR 520, I-5 to Medina: Bridge Replacement and HOV Project. These wells are part of an ongoing geotechnical study of soil and groundwater conditions. The information gathered helps us better understand the composition and characteristics of the ground in this area, which is vital to continuing structural engineering design and completing future construction of SR 520 improvements in the area.