The city of Kirkland’s contractor, NPM Construction Company, will begin constructing new sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act ADA ramps and make crosswalk and storm sewer improvements for the Sixth Street Sidewalks Project starting Monday, June 10.

Sidewalks are planned for the east side of Sixth Street South from Kirkland Avenue south to tie into the existing sidewalk.

Additionally, all crosswalk ramps within the limits of the project will be upgraded to meet ADA requirements, and a new crosswalk across Kirkland Avenue will be installed. Storm drainage improvements will also be made at the intersection.

This project completes missing sidewalks where gaps exist, east of the Moss Bay neighborhood, which borders the central business district, ranking high for improving pedestrian connections.

Constructing sidewalks and ADA ramps allows for pedestrians to get to their destinations more safely and directly. In addition, the improvements to the storm drain will facilitate a cleaner, more efficient system.

Construction is expected to begin June 10 with anticipated completion in September. Typical hours of construction will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The contractor is required to keep both lanes of traffic open on Sixt Street South during peak hours (before 9 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m.).

During construction traffic lane widths will be reduced to allow room for work, thereby impacting traffic. Some construction may also require lane closures during non-peak hours.

Commuters and drivers should expect congestion on Sixth Street and Kirkland Avenue, plan their trips ahead and use alternate routes if possible. Also, street parking may be limited in order for the contractor’s vehicles and equipment to be located for efficient and safe work.

For more information on the project, call (425) 587-3838.