6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Construction is anticipated to begin in June 2021 with completion in September 2021 pending approvals and permits.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
There are concurrent project activities to repair/stabilize the Spokane St Swing Bridge and replace the control systems.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
A HDD feasibility study was completed for the project in November 2020.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
The Duwamish Waterway viewed from the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge. (Photo courtesy of WSP, via SDOT Blog)
Like many places, West Seattle businesses have been trying to survive the pandemic for months, with many now struggling to adapt to new realities. Lora Radford is the executive director of the business improvement area for West Seattle Junction, and Todd Carden is co-owner of Elliot Bay Brewing, and they joined Seattle’s Morning News on KIRO Radio to discuss the conditions of businesses in the area.
“We’re holding our own, quite honestly. I mean, it’s been difficult, especially with the pandemic and the West Seattle Bridge. But we are doing what we do best, which is being entrepreneurs and pivoting right into what we need to do to keep the doors open,” Radford said.
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Amtrak Cascades Train 517 departs Seattle’s King Street Station bound for Portland on September 2, 2018. On the rear is Amtrak F59PHI 469 shoving on the “Mt. Jefferson” Talgo set.
Nathan Cervantes photo
By Robert W. Scott/photos as noted
Anchoring the great Pacific Northwest alongside the deep and frigid waters of Puget Sound, the city of Seattle has a lot to offer for local and visiting rail photographers alike. Seattle, like most large coastal cities, has a robust terminal and marine port along with extensive rail spurs, industries, and trackage. What is most interesting about Seattle is the sheer volume of rail traffic from the two Class I railroads in town, BNSF Railway and Union Pacific. Additional traffic is generated by several small and interesting short line operations around Puget Sound.