4004 Island Crest Way Property Transportation Improvement Project

Project ID: 
(23-22) SP0129
Project Type:
Street
Project Status: 
Completed
Location: 
4004 island crest way

Island Crest Way and SE 40th St​Project Details/Neighborhood 

  • 4004 parcel on the corner of 40th and Island Crest Way

​Background

On July 6, 2021, the City Council authorized the acquisition of the 4004 parcel on the corner of 40th and Island Crest Way. This was an opportunity for the City to acquire a property adjacent to the roadway intersection with the highest traffic volumes on the island. It is also along a pedestrian route to schools, churches, parks, the Boys & Girls Club, and Mary Wayte Pool. Ownership of the property provides an opportunity for the City to make transportation improvements that align with the goals of the Transportation Improvement Program.  

Goals

  • Maintain and reinvest in existing transportation facilities.
  • Enhance the safety of the transportation network.
  • Improve roadway/intersection capacity when traffic congestion exceeds the level of service standard (e.g. widening, turn lanes, traffic signals, signal timing).
  • Enhance and fill in gaps in the pedestrian facility network in conjunction with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Plan.
  • Improve pedestrian facilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan (e.g. add/improve ADA ramps, sidewalks, crosswalk pushbuttons).
  • Mitigate traffic and safety concerns due to the I-90 center roadway closure and opening of the East Link Light Rail station.
     

Considering these goals, the site was cleared, and the existing house was deconstructed in early 2022. The design of transportation and landscaping improvements for the site has been completed and the overall project will: 
 

  • Improve a safe pedestrian route by widening the sidewalk on Island Crest Way. 
  • Improve ADA accessibility by updating an ADA curb ramp. 
  • Remove visual obstructions such as fences and vegetation to clear sight lines. 
  • Add landscape features (timber steps, rockery wall, plantings, and benches). 
  • Accommodate future roadway widening if necessary due to traffic growth.

Project Timeline

Construction estimated completion in January 2024
 

Estimated Budget

  $195,000

Contact

Jason Kintner, Chief of Operations, jason.kintner@mercerisland.gov
www.mercerisland.gov/SP0129

 

 

 
Preparation of subgrade for new sidewalk
Removal of existing narrow sidewalk
Entrance to Site from SE 40th
Gravel Path Into Site from ICW
Looking West Along 40th Towards ICW
New Entrance to Parcel from the Corner of ICW & 40th
Replaced some damaged plants
new lawn area
new steps
Status Updates

May 22, 2024

1.	new lawn area     2.	new steps

Photo:

  1. new lawn area
  2. new steps

The construction fencing in the center of the parcel was removed last week, the lawn area was given its first mowing,  and the new park space is now open to the public. The contractor will continue to maintain the parcel (mowing and planting) through the rest of 2024.

April 11, 2024
Replaced some damaged plants

Photo: Replaced some damaged plants

The landscaping contractor was out last week and made minor adjustments to the irrigation heads, replaced some damaged plants, and seeded the grass area for a second time. Once

the grass becomes established later this spring the orange construction fencing will be removed and the parcel will be opened to the public.

January 4, 2024 Update
Entrance to Site from SE 40th     Gravel Path Into Site from ICW     Looking West Along 40th Towards ICW     New Entrance to Parcel from the Corner of ICW & 40th

Photo 1: Entrance to Site from SE 40th
Photo 2: Gravel Path Into Site from Island Crest Way
Photo 3: Looking West Along 40th Towards Island Crest Way
Photo 4: 4 New Entrance to Parcel from the Corner of Island Crest Way & 40th

Last week the landscapers completed the installation of irrigation, topsoil, mulch, and plants. The project is substantially complete with minor touch up and punch list items to complete. The lawn area in the center of the parcel will remain closed to allow the new grass seed to establish.

November 16, 2023 Update

Preparation of subgrade for new sidewalk     Removal of existing narrow sidewalk.
Photo 1: Preparation of subgrade for new sidewalk
Photo 2: Removal of existing narrow sidewalk

On Monday November 6, Kamins Construction began work on the project. The northbound outside lane of Island Crest Way will be closed in the vicinity of the project during work hours as needed to accommodate construction, including sidewalk widening. Please expect some travel delays in these areas as well as some heavy equipment and truck traffic.