Downtown Renton Construction: Watch your step; avoid the sticky sealant!

Hi,

Watch your step!

Sealing sidewalks helps protect them so they last longer. Sealant is sticky though and if you accidentally step in it, not only will you ruin your shoes, but any footprints you leave will be permanent. Which is why we plan to start sealing sidewalk joints early in the morning over the next two weeks, while downtown isn’t as busy. We plan start on S 3rd St at Williams Ave S, tomorrow morning. Thankfully, sealing is quiet, and we’ll wait to do any louder work, until after 7 AM. Please be extra careful when walking downtown and follow the pedestrian detours in the adjacent curbside parking, around the corners.

Follow pedestrian detours distinguished by “hurdles” and traffic cone.

Two-Way Cul-De-Sac on Wells Ave S and Williams Ave S Start Tomorrow

As part of the ongoing utility work, we plan to test the water line on S 2nd St. Given the complexity of this work, we’re planning to expand the work zone starting tomorrow and through the end of the week. During this work, Wells Ave S and Williams Ave S will each operate as a two-way cul-de-sac between S 2nd St and S 3rd St to maintain access to local businesses.

What does local and business access mean? Anyone can still drive and park on the block leading up to the intersection. You just can’t drive through the intersection.

Friday Intersection Closure at S 3rd St and Shattuck Ave S for Paving

Sewer installation work on S 3rd St is ongoing between Rainier Ave S and Shattuck Ave S, with one through lane of traffic maintained on S 3^rd St. Paving restoration between Shattuck Ave S and Morris Ave S is schedule for Friday, July 30^th. The intersection of S 3^rd St and Shattuck Ave S for paving on Friday, July 30^th. During this intersection closure, we will re-activate our detour from Rainier Ave S to S 3^rd Pl and S 4^th St. We expect the intersection to be back open for the weekend.

Temporary business access reroute on Friday, 7/30:

In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to call 425-363-1007 if you have questions or you need assistance with large deliveries.

	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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