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Greenway Update: Construction progresses along NW 58th St
Construction is progressing for the Ballard Greenways, which will make residential roads along NW 58th St safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Seattle Department of Transportation sent along the following note giving an update on the various projects taking place:
Speed Humps
Weather permitting construction starts mid-week to install 18 speed humps along the corridor. This work will have significant short-term on-street parking impacts. On-street parking must be restricted in the work zone during construction. Speed hump construction requires parking restrictions for a minimum of two days and may include additional time for prep. Construction notices will be delivered to impacted properties prior to work starting, as well as ‘no park’ signs placed.
We understand that on-street parking is in high demand and appreciate your patience while we make this safety improvement. Once complete, speed humps will not interfere with on-street parking, because it is okay to park over them.
Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons
The flashing beacons are on order and scheduled for installation at 24th Avenue NW this July. ...
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Ballard students, supporters and survivors raise funds at Relay for Life
By Elizabeth Wang
The Relay for Life of Northwest Seattle at Whitman Middle School brought in 27 teams and 228 participants to walk, run and raise money that will all be donated to the American Cancer Society.
The 16-hour marathon over June 1-2 featured events like team parades, lawn games, guest speakers such as 36-D Rep. Gael Tarleton and Carson Wiggs of the Seattle Seahawks, as well as the traditional survivors’ lap. ...
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SDOT alerts
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The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will be opening and closing the Ballard Bridge approximately every half hour today while a bridge crew tests the electrical system. The test openings will run until 4 p.m. and may resume again at 6 p.m. following the peak afternoon drive time. The openings will be kept as brief as possible and openings for marine vessels will be coordinated to take advantage of the timing to minimize traffic delays. However, anyone intending to use the bridge should allow for extra time crossing the bridge or take an alternate route.
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