information from SDOT
Construction on the Harbor Ave SW and SW Spokane St Intersection Improvements Project is underway.
Starting June 22, a temporary, 4-foot wide pathway is open at the corner of SW Spokane St and Harbor Ave SW along the Alki Trail. Details about the pathway are as follows:
- This temporary pathway will be open and accessible to pedestrians and dismounted bicyclists traveling on the trail. The purpose of the temporary pathway is to allow people walking and biking to move safely through the work zone during construction. This temporary pathway may be used instead of the recommended bike detour route that is currently in place.
- The pathway will remain open 24/7
- Signs will instruct people biking to dismount. It is advised to obey signage and use extreme caution when traveling through this narrow pathway.
Traffic impacts:
- Westbound SW Spokane St will be reduced to one lane of traffic at Harbor Ave SW, except during peak hours (3 PM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday), when it will remain fully open
- A uniformed police officer will direct right turns onto northbound Harbor Ave SW from SW Spokane St during work hours
- Sidewalks will be maintained for people walking and biking
What you need to know during construction:
- Typical construction hours are Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 5 PM
- Occasional night and weekend work
- Temporary lane, crosswalk, and sidewalk closures
- Detours for people walking and biking
- A uniformed police officer will be on site whenever there is work underway at the intersection. A uniformed police officer or a flagger will aid people walking and biking whenever work within the trail alignment is underway or when other construction activities impact the pathway.
- Possible parking and loading restrictions
- Please expect typical construction impacts such as increased noise, dust, truck activity, and vibration
- Impacts and schedule are subject to change
