Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the City of Seattle invites the Ballard community to speak up about the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel. Together they’re hosting public hearings regarding the recently released Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

The report analyzes the bored tunnel alternative for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct and describes its potential effects on transportation, nearby neighborhoods and the environment.

These hearings provide an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, provide written comments and speak directly with a court reporter.

The hearing takes place at Ballard High School on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.

The 45-day public comment period ends on Dec. 13, 2010 so now is your time to speak. The project team will respond to all comments in the Final Environmental Impact Statement, expected to be released in summer 2011.



To review the environmental document

- View documents online: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/Viaduct/library-environmental.htm.
- Visit local libraries in the greater Seattle area.
- Call the project office at 206-805-2832 to request a free executive summary and CD or purchase a printed copy of the document.

Other ways to comment on the environmental document

- E-mail comments to awv2010SDEIScomments@wsdot.wa.gov
- Mail comments to Angela Freudenstein, Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project, 999 Third Ave., Suite 2424, Seattle, WA 98104

For more information on the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement program, please visit www.alaskanwayviaduct.org/.