(This construction newsletter was sent to subscribers Oct. 20, 2023.)
Join us for virtual construction office hours
October 26, 2023, 5pm-6pm on Zoom
Join us online (meeting ID: 228 271 1759) or by phone (1-253-215-8782)
To request interpretation services for these virtual events, please contact us before the meeting via phone, at 206-257-3079, or email us at rapidride@kingcounty.gov
While RapidRide H Line service began in March, we are continuing some paving and punch list work (see FAQs below for more information). This work will not impact bus service.
We will continue sending email updates monthly to keep you informed on what to expect near you. We’ll also reach out to route neighbors, businesses, and local community organizations throughout construction to notify them when and where work will happen, as well as what impacts to expect and construction wrap ups.
Please feel free to share this information with your neighbors and encourage them to contact us via email or telephone, join our virtual office hours session or sign up for project email updates.
What to expect during construction
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some nighttime and weekend work.
During construction, you can expect:
- Noise, vibrations, and dust in the project area
- Temporary parking restrictions
- Periodic lane and driveway closures
- Large machinery and truck activity
- Construction staging and parking impacts near the construction site
- Some sidewalk, intersection, and lane closures
- Detours for people walking, biking, and rolling
- Temporary bus detours and bus stop relocations for Route 120 and other area transit and bus routes.
- Flaggers to direct traffic around work areas
Seattle
No new work
White Center
15th Avenue SW and SW Roxbury Street
New turn-lane striping is installed on 15th Avenue Southwest north of Southwest Roxbury Street, which restricts parking north of Roxbury on both sides of the road
Burien
16th Avenue SW and SW 116th Street
- Installing handrail
Ambaum Boulevard SW and SW 122nd Street
- Installing handrail
Ambaum Boulevard SW and SW 148th Street
- Installing handrail
Ambaum Boulevard SW and SW 150th Street
- Energizing service cabinet
- Installing signal control cabinet
- Switching over to new traffic signal system
- Roadway striping
Community Events
King County Park’s OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL will be in White Center on Saturday, Oct. 28 (1321 SW 102nd Seattle 98146).
Discover Burien’s annual ‘Boo In Burien’ will be held from 12 – 4 p.m. in the downtown area on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.
Come celebrate Día de los Muertos 2023! Nov. 3rd from 6-9pm at Burien Community Center.
The Delridge Farmers Market is open EVERY SATURDAY!! May 20th thru Oct. 28th from 10am – 2pm at Hope Academy (9421 18th Ave SW, Seattle WA)
The Burien Farmers Market is open all year! Every Thursday from 10am-6pm (during May to October); and 10am-4pm (during November to April), at the Burien Town Square Park.
Questions about construction? Contact us!
Thank you for your patience as we improve transit in your area. Keeping you informed and minimizing impacts are our top priorities. Throughout construction we will:
- Be available for questions
- Provide advance notice about construction through email updates, flyers, and other promotions
- Maintain access to businesses and residences
RapidRide H Line Outreach Team
- Construction hotline: 206-257-3079
- Email: rapidride@kingcounty.gov
- Webpage: kingcounty.gov/rapidride/h
Sign up for RapidRide H Line email or text alerts to stay up to date on construction schedule and impacts.