With the installation of girders at Angle Lake, it’s official: the 7.8-mile Federal Way light rail extension is now physically connected to the existing 1 Line, moving expanded service an important step closer to completion. Three 124-foot girders were set in place overnight—see the video https://vimeo.com/696651009—joining with the existing system. When complete, the Federal Way … Continue reading Federal Way light rail construction connects to existing 1 Line
SeaTac adds pedestrian crossing flags at nearly 100 locations in the city
The City of SeaTac has installed Children/ Pedestrian Crossing flags at nearly 100 locations around the city to maximize safety for school children and pedestrians crossing busy streets, in many cases near schools.
WSDOT to close South 200th Street on-ramp to I-5 in SeaTac tonight
The on-ramp from South 200th Street to southbound I-5 will be closed tonight from 8:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Mayor Jake Simpson speaks at groundbreaking event for the Lake to Sound Trail project in SeaTac
Mayor Jake Simpson spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lakes to Sound Trail project March 30.
Construction continues on SR 509 project, work in SeaTac on schedule
The SR 509 Completion Project builds a new four-lane expressway between I-5 and SR 509's current end near the Sea-Tac Airport, builds new I-5 ramps, improves I-5 interchanges in south King County and constructs new bridges.
City Council approves River Ridge Elementary Sidewalk Project, partnership with Kent School District
Project improvements will be constructed on the east side of Military Road South and will include a bike lane, 6-foot wide sidewalk, pedestrian lighting, concrete curb and gutter, signage and pavement markings.
All-way stop signs added to two SeaTac intersections along 24th Avenue South
All-way stop signs have been added to two SeaTac intersections both at 24th Avenue South after residents requested additional signage. These stop signs were installed on Feb. 17.
Accessible Pedestrian Signals, pushbuttons installed at 188th Street intersections in SeaTac
Accessible Pedestrian Signals and Pushbuttons were recently installed in the city using money allocated for pedestrian crossing upgrades.
City crews working to clear streets as storm hits Puget Sound Region
Heavy rains causes the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning and risks of landslides remains a possibility. The NWS is calling this large weather impact is the Atmospheric River. Atmospheric rivers come in all shapes and sizes but those that contain the largest amounts of water vapor and strongest winds are responsible for … Continue reading City crews working to clear streets as storm hits Puget Sound Region
SeaTac crews pick up 196 bags of litter from city streets, 132 bags along state on and off-ramps
Between Jan. 3 and Feb. 10, maintenance crews spent a little over 214 hours picking up litter on city streets. They also spent 64 hours picking up litter from state on and off-ramps.