The following is a round-up of construction projects currently taking place throughout the City of Kirkland:
Street Preservation Program Overlay
The City of Kirkland and its contractor, Lakeside Industries, will be resurfacing 98th Avenue NE/NE 120th Place/100th Avenue NE in April. The Street Overlay Project is a preventative maintenance program, funded annually through the city’s Capital Improvement Program.
Paving of 98th Avenue NE/NE 120th Place/100th Avenue NE is scheduled to start April 9 and continue through the end of April.
Contact: Andrea Dasovich, project engineer at adasovich@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3827
Emergency Sewer Program
Providing sanitary sewer availability to areas of the city currently without has been a city goal since 1999, and this biannual program has, to date, provided 458 connections to properties on septic systems with 212 of those properties having connected, helping to protect land values and water quality.
This year’s program is working in four different locations in North Rose Hill, and South Rose Hill/Bridle Trails neighborhoods. 116th Avenue NE south of NE 60th Street is scheduled to be closed (both directions) weekdays from April 9-27 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Funding: City of Kirkland Capital Improvement Program.
Timeline: The project is under construction and anticipated to be complete by late May.
Contact: Aaron McDonald, amcdonld@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3837
108th and 68th Intersection Improvements
The 108th and 68th intersection improvements project will install a westbound to northbound right turn lane and other improvements identified as a part of Sound Transit’s route timing improvements.
These improvements will reduce congestion and allow the intersection to maintain the city’s desired level of service. Sidewalk and curb enhancements at all four corners of the intersection will improve pedestrian safety and maintain a safe school walk route.
Location: 108th Avenue NE and NE 68th Street
Funding Partners: City of Kirkland Capital Improvement Program, Sound Transit.
Timeline: The project is under construction and is expected to be complete by the end of June.
Contact: Denise Pirolo, dpirolo@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3830
Sidewalk adjacent to Transit Center bus layover project
This project will build a sidewalk (connecting a gap) on the north side of Central Avenue just east of 6th Street where the Transit Center buses layover.
Funding: Sound Transit
Timeline: The project is under construction and anticipated to be complete by early April.
Contact: Aaron McDonald, amcdonld@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3837
NE 85th Street Corridor Improvements
The NE 85th Street Corridor Improvements provide a series of coordinated streetscape facilities to minimize traffic delays; enable pedestrians, drivers, bicyclists, transit riders and others to have a safe and pleasant experience; and, to develop a comprehensive transportation system to stimulate economic vitality and redevelopment.
Location: NE 85th Street between 132nd and 120th Avenue N.E.
Funding Partners: Sound Transit, City of Kirkland Capital Improvement Program
Timeline: Construction has begun on utility underground conversion along NE 85th Street from 120th to 128th Avenue NE. Conduit will be installed for future underground conversion from 128th Avenue NE to 132nd Avenue NE. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2012. Other phases of the project will follow.
Contact: Rod Steitzer, Rsteitzer@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3825
Puget Sound Energy Infrastructure Upgrade
Puget Sound Energy is upgrading its infrastructure along Kirkland Way from Third Street to just east of Kirkland Avenue.
Timeline: The project is under construction and anticipated to be complete in mid April.
Funding: Puget Sound Energy
Contact: Jeremy Tuntland, jeremy.tuntland@pse.com or 425-405-2640
Washington State Department of Transportation Projects
1‐405 – NE 116th Street Interchange and Street Improvement (Public)
Washington State Department of Transportation Project to widen and add lanes, install new signal, install sidewalk and bicycle lanes, reconstruct the off‐ramps and on‐ramps, and reconstruct the bridge structure over the Eastside Rail line.
Timeline: Construction started May and is scheduled to be complete in 2014.
Contact: Don Anderson, danderson@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587‐3826.
SR 520 – Medina to SR 202 Eastside Transit and HOV Project
The Eastside Transit and HOV Project will provide transit service and mobility improvements along with environmental and community enhancements. The project will complete and improve the 8.8-mile HOV system from Evergreen Point Road to the SR 202 interchange. The improved six-lane corridor will include two general-purpose lanes and one transit/HOV lane in each direction.
As part of this project, WSDOT will reconstruct SR-520 interchange at Lake Washington Boulevard, add a new HOV lane with improved transit access, realign NE Points Dr, install storm water facility, and develop trail for bikes/pedestrians.
Timeline: Construction started May and is scheduled to be complete in 2014.
Contact: Don Anderson, danderson@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3826
Kirkland Pump Station and Sewer Upgrade Project
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is upgrading its 40-year-old pump station at the corner of Third Street at Park Lane. These upgrades will increase capacity, ensure safe and reliable operations and meet current seismic, noise, and odor control standards.
The upgrade also includes the construction of a new pipeline along Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Railroad Avenue. Work on pipelines in Third Street was completed as part of Sound Transit’s Kirkland Transit Center Project. Park Lane from Third Street to Main Street is being used as a construction staging area and will remain closed during the pump station upgrade.
Location: The pump station is located at the northwest corner of Park Lane and Third Street. The pipeline upgrade will extend along Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Railroad Avenue.
Planning Partners: Sound Transit, King County and City of Kirkland Capital Improvement Program.
Timeline: In September 2011, King County’s utility contractor started work related to the pump station upgrade, which will last through spring, 2014. The pipeline upgrade on Kirkland Avenue started in mid-November, 2011 and will last approximately five months. Final paving and sewer connections associated with pipeline construction are anticipated in spring 2012.
Contact: Heidi Sowell, King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Heidi.Sowell@kingcounty.gov or 206-684-1207. 24-hour hotline: 206-205-9196
Construction projects are submitted by Kari Page, Neighborhood Outreach coordinator for the City of Kirkland. Email her at Kpage@kirklandwa.gov.
