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Law Enforcement Increased in Fremont
In January, the Seattle Police Department has been actively enforcing traffic regulations in the Fremont area, including citations for blocking intersections, failure to stop, and for crossing the bridge with restricted (over 8,600 pound) vehicles.
Cash Incentives Available for Commuting
The City of Seattle is offering cash incentives for commuting.
Bridge Closures in January 2007.
The Fremont Bridge is scheduled for more evening closures in January 2007. These closures are currently scheduled for Wednesday, January 3; Thursday, January 4; Monday, January 8; and Tuesday, January 9. The closures are needed to place girders over the last four spans on the north side of the ship canal.
Driving Lanes, Parking Areas Shift on Fremont Avenue
Traffic along Fremont Avenue North between North 34th and 35th streets will be reconfigured to align with the eastern half of the bridge approach. Fremont Avenue’s eastern curb lane, used for parking since May, will become a driving lane, while parking will be allowed on the western curb lane (by Hansen’s Florists, Starbucks, and Blue C Sushi). Traffic flows on the north side of the bridge will remain the same after the shift, with one vehicular lane in each direction and a shared bicycle and pedestrian path. No turns will be permitted at North 34th Street for northbound vehicles.
Florentia Street Closed to Thru Traffic
Southbound Fremont Bridge traffic, accustomed to turning right at Florentia Street (between the Nickerson Street Bar and Grill and the Bleitz Funeral Home), will now continue to the signaled intersection at Westlake Avenue North, Dexter Avenue North, and West Nickerson Street. Cars can access businesses on Florentia Street from Third Avenus North.
Fremont Bridge Closure September 15
The Fremont Bridge will be closed to ALL traffic (vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians) Friday, September 15, from midnight to approximately 7 a.m. Construction crews will continue concrete work on the east side of the bridge. Traffic will resume to one lane in each direction by 7 a.m. Concrete Strike
Work on the Fremont Bridge slowed due to a recent strike by concrete workers. The strike was settled on August 26, and concrete work has resumed. The Seattle Department of Transportation will revise the project schedule for completing work on the bridge.
Fremont Bridge Closure September 7
The Fremont Bridge will be closed to ALL traffic (vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians) Thursday, September 7, from 1 a.m. to approximately 7 a.m. Construction crews will continue concrete work on the east side of the bridge. Traffic will resume to one lane in each direction by 7 a.m.
Crosswalk at 34th Street and Fremont Avenue Temporarily Moved
Beginning Tuesday, August 29, pedestrians crossing North 34th Street at the Fremont Bridge will temporarily be directed to cross approximately 300 feet further to the east during construction work hours. Flaggers will be on site to direct pedestrians and vehicular traffic. The work requiring this change is expected to take place over a period of several days, after which pedestrians will resume crossing at the intersection. Construction crews are working on the off-ramp to eastbound North 34th Street from the Fremont Bridge.
Bridge Evening Closures Continue
The Fremont Bridge will be closed to ALL traffic (vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians) Sunday, June 25, from noon to midnight. North 34th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic just east of the intersection with Fremont Avenue North on Sunday, June 25, at 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. on Monday, June 26. In addition, the bridge will be closed June 26-28, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Commuting Consultants Available
Commuting consultants from Metro will be at the Solar Café at the Fremont's PCC on Thursday, June 15, and Thursday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help commuters explore different means of going to and coming from Fremont.
Annual Fremont Fun Run Friday, June 9
This annual fun run and “briefcase relay” begins at 6 p.m. at N. 34th Street and Fremont Avenue on June 9. The area will be heavily congested, so plan to take an alternate route.
Full Evening Closures Begin June 12
The Fremont Bridge will be closed to ALL traffic (vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the following weeknights: June 12, 13, 14, 15, 27, 28, and 29. The bridge will be closed from noon to midnight on Sunday, June 25. In addition, North 34th Street will be closed just east of the intersection with Fremont Avenue North from 6 a.m. on June 25 until 6 a.m. on June 26.
Fremont Bridge construction news stories in May 17 Seattle Post-Intelligencer and in the May 19 Seattle Times.
Download the Seattle Department of Transportation newsletter sent to Fremont and Queen Anne community members.
June Evening Closure Dates
The Fremont Bridge will be closed to all traffic (vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the following weeknights: June 12, 13, 14, 15, 27, 28, and 29.
Do You Ride Bus 31?
During the construction season, Metro Bus #31 will no longer pass by SPU. If you are a #31 bus rider, please contact Cheryl Michaels in the Office of Safety and Security at 206-281-2625 or michac@spu.edu.
Please Inform Campus Visitors
During the months ahead, it’s important to consider the impact this construction will have on campus visitors. If you are hosting an event or welcoming new audiences to campus, please take extra care to inform them of potential traffic delays and provide them with the information they need to navigate new routes successfully.
On-Campus Information Session on May 15
On Monday, May 15, the project manager and communications team from the City of Seattle, Department of Transportation, will hold an on-campus information session about the Fremont Bridge construction. All interested faculty, staff, and students to attend this meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. in Demaray Hall 150. This is a chance to learn more about the construction process, hear about alternate routes and expected traffic delays, and ask specific questions.
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