The Washington Department of Transportation, King County, and the City of Seattle will host an open house Feb. 24 at Madison Middle School about the plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall.

The event will last from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. at 3429 45th Ave. S.W.

Project engineers will be on hand to answer questions about the bored tunnel and other improvements as well as how to access the tunnel from West Seattle and Northwest neighborhoods such as Ballard and Magnolia.

Last month, Gov. Chris Gregoire, King County Executive Ron Sims, and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels announced their recommendation to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep-bored tunnel.

The law makers plans' include a 1.7 mile, deep-bored tunnel under downtown, transit investments, and modifications to the waterfront and downtown surface streets. This is the public’s first chance since the executives’ recommendation to learn more about the bored tunnel hybrid plan, ask questions, and provide comments.

Another open house will was held yesterday Monday, Feb. 23 in Ballard at Adams Elementary School, 6110 28th Ave. N.W. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Materials will also be posted on the project Web site at Comments can also be sent by e-mail at viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov or by mail to: Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program 999 Third Ave., Suite 2424, Seattle, WA 98104.