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| Construction is underway on the SR 520 Montlake Project. Over the next four years, crews will build a seismically stronger, three-lane bridge over Union Bay for eastbound traffic, a highway lid in Montlake with a transit hub and landscaped open space, a new Montlake Boulevard interchange, and a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over SR 520. As much as possible, Graham (the contractor) will work during the day to complete the project. As needed, Graham will work at night in order to minimize disruptions to daytime traffic and support the safety of the traveling public and our crews. Starting this Friday, Aug. 16, nighttime work will be done under a city of Seattle-approved Major Public Project Construction Noise Variance. This variance sets noise limits for nighttime construction activities and establishes a variety of operational requirements when crews are working between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays, and between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and legal holidays. The noise variance requires crews to: Use noise meters throughout the construction area to verify that nighttime activities remain within the decibel limits set by the city, and provide noise-monitoring reports to the city and the public to demonstrate compliance.Deploy an independent noise inspector during all nighttime work to oversee noise monitoring and report on compliance directly to the city of Seattle. The inspector has authority to halt work if noise exceeds the limits set by the variance.Prohibit noisy impact work at night, such as auger shaking, jackhammering and impact pile driving. Additionally, WSDOT and Graham have voluntarily committed to the following measures: Offer hotel accommodations to nearby neighbors when nighttime work is expected to be particularly noisy or extend for long periods. You can read the noise variance application and decision on the city of Seattle’s website (document #3030792). How to reach us and stay informed about SR 520 construction: Call the 24-hour construction hotline (206-775-8885) with pressing Montlake Project questions or concerns. Call the SR 520 Program information line (206-770-3554, M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) with general SR 520 inquiries. Email SR 520 staff with your questions about the project or construction activities. Visit the SR 520 Construction Corner for the most up-to-date information on closures and construction impacts. Visit the SR 520 Program website to find general information about the project. Follow us on Twitter @wsdot_520 to get key news and updates about the SR 520 program. |
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