The last of 22 shafts is ready to be poured to support the columns for the Fourth Avenue Ramp project. It is located just southeast of the Spokane Street Viaduct and Fourth Avenue South.

According to the Seattle Department of Transportation, the $168 million project is more than a month ahead of schedule. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.

Seattle Department of Transportation Project Manager Stuart Goldsmith and Construction Manger Tim Bramsen will also head the Spokane Street Viaduct widening project.