Downtown Renton Construction: Renton Farmers Market is returning for its 20th season.

Hi everyone,

It’s back! The Renton Famers Market will be re-opening for its 20th season beginning June 1st. Make sure to park in the City Center Parking Garage for FREE parking and enjoy the Farmers Market.

Are you driving the right way downtown?  We know many of you are excited for the permanent conversion to two-way traffic. As a friendly reminder, Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S are still operating as one-way streets now that we’ve re-opened the intersections. We’ve added some additional signage downtown to remind everyone, but please drive with care.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN RENTON

1. Installing utilities under sidewalks at Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S on S 3rd St

We’re moving to the southside of S 3rd St at Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S. Work for the southside of S 3rd St at Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S will begin as soon as next week. Traffic on Wells Ave S between 2nd and 3rd St will be converted to two-way traffic for the day as crews install a water pipe.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility with the sidewalk work, we’re also frustrated that it’s taking as long as it is. We were originally planning to pour concrete on the northside of S 3rd St this week, but the concrete subcontractor has basically stood up the project. Unfortunately, the concrete subcontractor chose to work in Cashmere, WA this week instead because they have a limited timeframe window before it gets too hot to pour concrete there. Due to high demand, hiring a different subcontractor could take weeks. The subcontractor has said they currently plan to pour the concrete at your corner, next week.

We are coordinating with businesses that are directly impacted and are maintaining business access as best as possible. People walking will be detoured into adjacent curbside parking while we work on sidewalks. To avoid several weeks of sand blasting, which is loud, dusty, and disruptive to businesses downtown, we adjusted the type of concrete we’re using which takes 3 days to cure.

2. Utility work on S 2nd St between Main Ave S and Burnett Ave S continues

The Wells-Williams Conversion Project is continuing utility work on S 2nd St. Through traffic on S 2nd St will continue to be reduced to a single-lane to give crews the space they need to work on underground utilities.

3. Mill Ave S between Bronson Way S and Houser Way S 

DUIP is continuing utility work on Mill Ave S between Bronson Way S and Houser Way S. The final water tie-ins were completed this week. The contractor is wrapping up work on Mill Ave S and traffic should return to normal on this stretch soon. Mills Ave S is reduced to one lane both directions between S 3rd St and Bronson Way S. Please follow posted signs and directions from flagger for safe access.  

4. Stormwater Utility Work on Shattuck Ave S at S 4th Pl 

The Downtown Utility Improvement Project (DUIP) is continuing utility work on Shattuck Ave S beginning at the intersection of S 4th Pl and Shattuck Ave S. As work progresses, crews will move north along Shattuck to S 3rd St. Through traffic on Shattuck Ave S will continue to be reduced to one lane both directions between S 4th Pl and S 3rd St. Please follow posted signs and directions from flaggers for safe access.

5. Temporary Clock Tower Relocation 

The clock tower has moved with the use of a crane. It is now located in the parking at the southwest corner of S 3rd St and Burnett Ave S. The clock tower will remain in this temporary location for approximately 2-3 months as the construction work on S 3rd St progresses.

6. Dewatering on S 3rd St

DUIP continues dewatering work on S 3rd St between Burnett Ave S and Logan Ave S. In a few weeks, work will be moving west towards Rainier Ave S. During construction work hours, S 3rd St will be closed between Burnett Ave S and Logan Ave S and reduced to one lane between Logan Ave S and Rainier Ave S. S 3rd St.

During non-work hours, S 3rd St will maintain a minimum of one lane of traffic throughout the project area (Burnett Ave S to Rainier Ave S).

Please follow posted signs and directions from flaggers for safe access.

7. Utility work on S 2nd St between Burnett Ave S and Logan Ave S

Next Week, DUIP will begin utility work on S 2nd St between Burnett Ave S and Logan Ave S. Work will start at Burnett Ave S and move west to Logan Ave S.

S 2nd Street will be reduced to one lane. S 2nd St will be closed to Burnett Ave S and Burnett Pl S. Please follow posted signs and directions from flaggers for safe access.

Upcoming DUIP Work

Early June, we will begin utility work on S 2nd St between Morris Ave S and Shattuck Ave S. We will begin on Morris Ave S and move west to Shattuck Ave S.

S 2nd Street will be reduced to one lane. Please follow posted signs and directions from flaggers for safe access. 

Virtual office hours every other Friday  

Have a question or comment on the Wells-Williams Conversion Project? Drop in to one of our virtual office hours, every other Friday from 1-1:30 p.m. Join us this Friday, April 21.  

Thank you, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 425-363-1007 or email wellswilliams@rentonwa.gov.  

	Questions about construction? Visit www.rentonwa.gov/ww or www.rentonwa.gov/duip for the latest updates. Call 425-363-1007 Email wellswilliams@rentonwa.gov or duip@rentonwa.gov.  Join us for virtual office hours every other Friday from 1-1:30 p.m.
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