West Mercer Way Shoulder Paving Update
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Shoulder work underway; click for more project information
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Work on the City's project to construct a
new paved shoulder for pedestrian and bicycle use along West Mercer Way in the 7400 to 8100 blocks has been underway since January 9, 2017.
The project is on-budget and now over 50 percent complete. However, progress has been hampered recently by snow and frequent heavy rains, pushing the completion date from late February to May 1.
Early in the construction, a conflict was discovered between proposed drainage pipes and an existing natural gas main. Puget Sound Energy contractors are tentatively scheduled to begin relocation of the gas main late next week. Once the gas work is done and some dry weather returns, the City's contractor should be able to get another portion of the new shoulder paved.
During work hours the roadway will continue to be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic, controlled by flaggers. Motorists and cyclists should expect brief travel delays through the work area.
For more project information, contact
Clint Morris, Street Engineer, at
[email protected].
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