Construction on repairing Ballard Avenue sidewalks which began Feb. 9, continues, finishing up ongoing work for the past three years on the historic street.

The work, which was requested by the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, is meant to make the sidewalks safer and smoother for walkers and will last about five weeks, according to the city. Tree pits will also be elongated throughout the corridor where appropriate.

It's funded through the Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF), a community-based program that is administered by the Seattle Department of Transportation and funded by the “Bridging the Gap” transportation levy approved by Seattle voters in November 2006.

Improvements include: replacing existing sidewalk pavers with exposed aggregate sidewalk as required by the Ballard Avenue Landmark District; elongating existing tree pits to improve tree health; and installing new curb ramps where appropriate.

What to Expect During Construction:
Pedestrian detours
Parking restrictions
Moderate to high construction noise and dust for a short period of time
Typical work hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday
Business access at all times