80th Avenue SE Pedestrian Improvements

Project ID:

SP0111

Project Type:

Street

Project Status:

Planning/Design

Location:

80th Ave SE from SE 27th to SE 32nd St

See map: Google Maps

Project Details/Neighborhood

80^th Ave. SE from SE 27th Street to SE 32nd Street

Background

In 2018 the City began to identify projects to mitigate traffic/safety concerns due to the I-90 center roadway closure and the opening of the East Link Light Rail station. Staff developed these projects based on the community’s feedback, analysis of traffic patterns, and anticipated needs for pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements on routes to the light rail station. The projects are funded through the Sound Transit mitigation funds.

Description

This project will reconstruct curbs, sidewalks, and ADA ramps, primarily along the east side of 80th Ave. SE, and replace street trees with a new design that will allow space for trees to mature without sidewalk damage. Work along 80th Ave. SE will also include the replacement of outdated street lighting fixtures. This section of 80th Ave. SE was not rebuilt during the 1994-1996 Town Center Streets reconstruction effort and suffers from significant sidewalk damage from tree roots, poor ADA accessibility, and poor sidewalk lighting.

Project Timeline

Budgeted (Q4 2022)

Planning/Design (Q1 to Q3 2023)

Under Construction (Q3 to Q1 2024)

Completed (Q1 2024)

Estimated Budget

$1,376,000

Contact

Ian Powell, Street Engineer: 206-275-7813 or ian.powell@mercerisland.gov

https://letstalk.mercergov.org/80th-ave-sidewalks

Status Updates

May 2, 2024
The City launched a new Let's Talk page to share updates about this capital project. All information will now be shared on Let's Talk, and this CIP project page will no longer be updated. Find project details, key dates, progress updates, and more at: https://letstalk.mercergov.org/80th-ave-sidewalks

December 15, 2023
Project design is now complete and in final review. The project is scheduled to bid in January 2024, with construction beginning in the spring of 2024.

Planning/Design
The project design is at 60% and is scheduled to bid late summer with construction beginning in the fall.

Files:

SP0111 Project Location (433 KB)

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