Full Text
The conversion will make Downtown easier to navigate and more connected, whether you are driving, walking, biking, or taking transit. Cleveland Street is designated as Redmond’s signature “main street” while Redmond Way will carry the majority of traffic as the main arterial through Downtown. This project is the completion of the planned transportation grid in Downtown, which included the sequencing of six major roadway and utility infrastructure projects over the past six years. The following work will occur at the eleven intersections: • Replacing old utilities (water, storm) • New traffic signals, lighting, and sidewalks • Undergrounding of overhead power and communications • Paving and landscaping • New plazas near Anderson Park Work between the intersections includes: • Reconfiguring lanes • Updating street signs • Remaining sidewalk and parking improvements between intersections will be constructed later as private development occurs This project will upgrade utilities and convert both Redmond Way and Cleveland Street to two-way traffic, creating better access for residents and businesses. More details at redmond.gov/TwoWayConversion N Downtown Park Anderson Park Redmond Way Cleveland Street 161st Ave NE Leary Way 164th Ave NE 166th Ave NE 168th Ave NE Avondale Way 160th Ave NE Redmond Way westbound at 164th Ave NE Two–way Street Conversion Location: Redmond Way and Cleveland St from 160th Ave NE to Avondale Way Project Phase: Under construction Estimated Timeline: Design 2013-2015, Construction June 2016 through end of 2017 Contact: Jill Smith, Downtown Outreach, [PHONE REDACTED] • Lisa Singer, Project Manager, [PHONE REDACTED] Construction began June 2016 Completion end of 2017 Maintaining access to businesses and adjacent properties will be a priority during the project. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2012 2008 2018 2017 2016 transportation study permits, design, acquire property rights Planning Design 2015 WE ARE HERE Construction Project Timeline: Project Costs: Total: $27.0 million City General & Utility Funds: $ 2.8 million Other Funding: $24.2 million Recent Activities: • Coordinating weekly with adjacent developers and utility companies on construction activities, schedules, and access. • New signal and light poles have been going up along with associated electrical work. • Work continued at the new intersections on Redmond Way at 168th and Avondale Way. • Cleveland Street opened to two-way traffic on Friday, September 8, ahead of the original schedule. Traffic Operations continues to monitor and adjust signal timing. • Two new permanent message signs are active on Redmond Way coming into Downtown. Please watch for traffic updates. What’s Happening Next: • Project impacts are constantly changing. Find updates and the option to sign up for project and construction news below. • Redmond Way is planned to convert to two-way traffic in October, which will finish the Downtown two-way conversion, put traffic into final configuration, and re-establish street parking on the south side of Redmond Way. • Project work will continue through the end of the year and includes opening 168th Ave NE north of Redmond Way, as well as finishing plazas, landscaping, sidewalks, and clean up. Neighborhood Impacts: • Construction impacts mostly occur during the daytime and may include lane closures and some construction noise. However, some final night or Saturday work may occur if the project experiences weather delays or other impacts. • Traffic impacts from construction activities include the temporary closure of the south end of 168th Ave NE during construction. • Private development projects will continue. • Please stay aware of and follow changing pedestrian access routes through the construction zones. Get Involved: Sign up for traffic alerts and get the latest project updates at redmond.gov/enews. Just make sure to select “Traffic Alerts” and “Downtown Construction Updates” in the subscriber options menu after entering your email. Please support downtown businesses! Eat, sip and shop at the variety of businesses that call Downtown Redmond home. You can find a directory of businesses at www.ExperienceRedmond.com. Or for more information on current and upcoming projects, visit: redmond.gov/downtown Related News: See a KIROTV story on the Two-way Street Conversion at Document Last Updated September 2017