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I-405 - Renton Widening Stage 1 - February 2008 Photos

Bridge over Oakesdale, Springbrook Creek replacement

Two columns are ready and waiting for the rest of the new bridge over Oakesdale.
Two columns are ready and waiting for the rest of the new bridge over Oakesdale.

Water main lining

Work continues to line an old Seattle Public Utility water main that runs parallel to I-405 and Tukwila Parkway.  The pipe has to be strengthened to handle the weight of new lanes of traffic.

A crane lifts the water main liner off a truck waiting on Tukwila Parkway.
A crane lifts the water main liner off a truck waiting on Tukwila Parkway.

Crews ease the liner into the jacking pit and line it up with previously inserted segments.
Crews ease the liner into the jacking pit and line it up with previously inserted segments.

Crews use a large jack to push the liner into the old SPU pipe.
Crews use a large jack to push the liner into the old SPU pipe.

A worker sets up ventilation for welders working inside the pipe.
A worker sets up ventilation for welders working inside the old pipe.

Part of the newly reinforced SPU pipe is reburied.
Part of the newly reinforced SPU pipe is reburied.

SR 167 Hotlane signs

Night workers get ready to hoist the new HOT lane signs for SR 167.
Night workers get ready to hoist the new HOT lane signs for SR 167.