Aurora Corridor - weekly construction update - work on Firlands Way N

Weekly Construction Update - Updated February 13, 2014

Work on Firlands Way N

Construction crews working on the Aurora Corridor Project will temporarily close access to Firlands Way from Aurora during the day through Friday, February 14 (weather permitting) to haul excavated material off site. During the closures, local access will be maintained for residents at Firlands Way Condos. Access to Firlands Way N will reopen at night.

Aurora Avenue Construction - Firlands Way closure map

Next Week’s Work

Crews are scheduled to close access to Firlands Way from Aurora Avenue in the coming weeks to install a new waterline. This work will take approximately two to three weeks to complete. During this work, Firlands Way will have a 24-hour closure; however, local access will be maintained for residents at Firlands Way Condos.

Utility work will occur in various areas. Flaggers will be directing traffic around the work zones. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and drive carefully.

Vegetation will be cleared along N 195th and Firlands Way N and between N 192nd and N 195th Streets.

What to expect during the closures

• During the closures, crews will provide Local Access Only to residents at the Firlands Way Condos from Aurora Avenue.
• Temporary traffic and pedestrian detours will be in place around the work area.
• Flaggers will be on-site to assist with traffic control.
• Parking on Firlands Way N will continue to be restricted.

Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes to access businesses. All businesses are open during construction and the City of Shoreline encourages shoppers to utilize local businesses. Business driveways will remain delineated with construction barrels and marked with blue “Business Access” signs.

2014 Activities

Activities on the west side of Aurora that will continue through most of this year include asphalt pavement removal, excavation, utility work, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retaining walls, and paving.

Work will start on the N 200th to N 205th section in March.

Left and U-turn options

(See map at left for more information)

• There will no longer be a center median turn lane. 

Traffic access may be controlled at specific locations by uniformed police officers when there is night work.

• Left turns on and off Aurora will only be allowed at N 192nd and N 200th Streets.

U-turns are permitted only at these signalized intersections when there is enough room to safely make a U-turn.

• Left turns will no longer be allowed at N 195th, N 198th, and N 199th Streets.

Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes to access businesses. All businesses are open during construction and the City of Shoreline encourages shoppers to utilize local businesses. Business driveways will remain delineated with construction barrels and marked with blue “Business Access” signs.