Georgetown to South Park Connection Update
Construction on the Georgetown to South Park Safety project began on Monday, November 18!
Over the next few weeks, you¡¯ll see the following activities in the project area:
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Weekend work: Signal and drainage work at the intersection of E Marginal Way S and 16th Ave S
- Restoring asphalt on 13th Ave S, S Albro Pl, and Ellis Ave S
- Restoring roadway pavement and sidewalk on 13th Ave S, S Albro Pl, and Ellis Ave S
- Shutting off the fire hydrant supply on Ellis Ave S between S Elizabeth St and E Marginal Way S for hydrant and drainage work
*Please note that much of this work is weather dependent and subject to schedule changes.
Traffic control to expect over the next couple of weeks in the project area
 Traffic control to expect over the next couple of weeks in the project area
Construction Progress
 New sidewalks at the intersection of S Bailey St and 13th Ave S
What to expect during construction
During construction, you can expect the following:
- Typical work hours are from Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00 AM and finishing at 5:00 PM.
- We may need to temporarily change the traffic flow to accommodate the construction work.
- There will be temporary restrictions on parking.
- Some of the work activities might be noisy. This includes using backup alarms for safety, heavy vehicles, and power tools.
Construction survey for businesses
Attention business owners and managers near the Georgetown to South Park Connection Project: so we can keep you updated and work with you to reduce construction impacts as much as possible. All questions are optional.
Here's a summary of the changes we'll be making:
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New or repaved sidewalk on S Bailey St and 13th Ave S
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One-way protected bike lanes on both sides of 16th Ave S leading to the South Park Bridge
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Walking and biking path protected by trees or parking from 13th Ave S and S Bailey St to E Marginal Way S and 16th Ave S
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Walking and biking path protected by paint and posts on the north side of E Marginal Way S and through the dog park to be constructed soon at the ¡°Flume¡± property
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Interim paint and post curb on the southwest side of the E Marginal Way S and 16th Ave S intersection?
Please stay tuned for project updates in the coming months. To stay informed, visit the??and .?
Project Area
How to stay informed
- Call our project hotline at?
- Email us at?GTtoSP@...
- Visit our to:
- Read about project progress
- Sign up for email updates
Thank you,
Ching Chan
Public Engagement Lead
 The Flume site (located on S Myrtle St), formerly owned by Seattle City Light (SCL), will now serve as an off-leash area (dog park) and a shared-use path for those walking, biking, and rolling between Georgetown and South Park.?
The dog park project is expected to begin the process of contractor selection in the coming weeks, with construction?expected to begin later this year?at the Georgetown ¡®Flume¡¯ property! Our safety project will create an off-street, multi-use connection through the new park. To learn more about the park design, visit?.?
SDOT is?now accepting applications for the new Levy Oversight Committee (LOC), which will oversee the 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy! People who are interested should??This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of Seattle¡¯s transportation system and to ensure transparency and accountability as the City of Seattle delivers on levy commitments.?.?More information about the LOC is available in the?, including a link to apply, information about virtual open houses, a?, and more.
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