Downtown Renton Construction: Continuing to progress utility and sidewalk work

Hi everyone,

We hope you’re finding time to enjoy the warm summer weather when you can. Crews for the Wells-Williams Conversion Project and Downtown Utility Improvement (DUIP) will not work on July 5 in observance of Independence Day. DUIP crews also will not work today Friday, 7/2.

For the safety of pedestrians and transit operators, vehicle access between S 2nd St and S 3rd St and Logan Ave S and Burnett Ave S is for transit vehicles only. Personal vehicle access is not permitted. Refer to the route below highlighted in yellow to navigate the downtown as work on S 3rd St continues.

Noted street closures are daytime closures during construction hours. A minimum of one lane will be open on S 3rd St after construction hours. Please follow posted signs and directions from flaggers for safe access.  CURRENT CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN RENTON

1. Sidewalk work on S 3rd St at Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S

Our concrete subcontractor continues to prioritize pouring the southside sidewalks on S 3rd St at Williams Ave S and Wells Ave S. We’re tracking the forecast closely so we can take advantage of any opportunities to catch up on sidewalk work. Once a concrete pour is scheduled, our contractor will stop by impacted business to discuss details. We’ll keep you up to date as we learn more.

In the meantime, if you need help with deliveries or customer access please don’t hesitate to call (425) 363-1007.

Pictured: Crews work to smooth freshly poured concrete before it starts to set and harden.

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. Stormwater Utility Work on Shattuck Ave S

DUIP completed utility work south of S 3rd St on Shattuck Ave S. We will continue final steps towards completing stormwater utility work between S 3rd St and S 2nd St over the next week. Through traffic on Shattuck Ave S will continue to be reduced to one lane both directions. Please follow posted signs and directions from flaggers for safe access.

4. Sewer Utility Work on S 3rd St

DUIP continues installation of the new sewer main. Installation has been moving well and we’ve made good progress on the work between Smithers Ave S and Morris Ave S. S 3rd St will continue to be closed between Smithers Ave S and Morris Ave S and reduced to one lane between Morris Ave S and Shattuck Ave S.

A detour to S 4th St via Shattuck Ave S and Burnett Ave S is in place to route traffic around construction. Signage for local and business access will be in place along the detour route. 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). Work will continue moving west, block-by-block, towards Rainier Ave S. Road Closures on S 3rd St will move west with the construction efforts. We anticipate 2-4 weeks per block depending on the speed of construction. Because we are very deep here, the construction timing can vary greatly depending on a multitude of factors. We estimate to be able to complete anywhere from 40-80 feet of sewer pipe per day.  If all goes well, we may shift blocks sooner than anticipated.

5. Storm Utility work on S 3rd St

Storm utility work on S 3rd St east of Rainier Ave S and west of Shattuck Ave S is completed. Storm utility work on S 3rd St east of Shattuck Ave S will continue fall of this year. All lanes of S 3rd St are open between Rainier Ave S and Shattuck Ave S. S 3rd St is reduced to one lane beyond Shattuck Ave S for sewer main construction currently occurring between Morris Ave S and Smithers Ave S. Local and business access on S 3rd St will be maintained. A detour is in place routing traffic to S 4th St.

UPCOMING WORK

Storm Utility work on S 2nd St

Later this summer, DUIP will be doing storm utility work on S 2nd St between Morris Ave S and Shattuck Ave S. We will begin at S 2nd St and Shattuck Ave S. During construction, S 2nd St will be reduced to two lanes on the south side of the street.

Utility Work on S 3rd St and Rainier Ave S

Within the coming weeks, DUIP will be doing utility work at the intersection of S 3rd St and Rainier Ave S. Work will occur on the water main north of S 3rd St in the right southbound lane of Rainier Ave S. This work is expected to last 2-3 days. Additionally, in order to complete construction of the sewer main in S 3rd Street, a steel casing is being installed within a box culvert underneath the intersection. The steel casing needs to be installed prior to the sewer main crossing Rainier Ave S. This work will occur just west of Rainier Ave S in the eastbound lane of SW Sunset Blvd for a few weeks. Anticipate lane reductions during work hours. Please follow posted signs and directions from flaggers for safe access.

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

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