Major road work on SR 522 in Kenmore

SR 522 road work in Kenmore

Over the past decade, the City of Kenmore has completed several improvements to SR 522 (Bothell Way) between 65th Ave NE and the east city limits to improve safety and transit reliability, storm water management, lighting, aesthetics, and pedestrian access.

The City is now working on the next phase of improvements to SR 522 West A, between 61st and 65th Avenues NE. The project includes several benefits to the community, including:

• Widened lanes and additional turning lane on the south leg of 61st Ave NE;
• New sidewalks (both sides), medians, and traffic signal upgrades;
• Improved corridor appearance with undergrounded utilities lines, landscaping and street lighting; and
• Stormwater management improvements.

These improvements will increase safety for drivers and pedestrians, improve pedestrian accessibility, improve storm water flow management and water quality, and improve aesthetics.

Construction is now underway and will be phased. During Phase 1, work will be on the north side of SR 522 between 61st and 65th Avenues. Phase 1 is anticipated to continue through late summer/early fall of 2015 and includes construction of new curbs, sidewalks, and retaining walls as well as underground utilities.

What to expect during Phase 1 construction:

• Crews will create a temporary work zone along the north side of SR 522 and will generally work from west to east;
• Concrete barriers will separate the work zone from the rest of the lanes with open gaps to maintain driveway access;
• Trenching to install underground utilities will begin within the next few weeks; and
• Night work to install utility crossings will occur at 61st Ave NE and along SR 522. 

Typical work hours:

Monday through Friday: 7am to 6pm. Night work will occur.