Phase 2 of SR 522 project in Kenmore

Phase 2 of the SR 522 West A Improvements project began last month. As part of Phase 2, the south portion of 61st Ave NE between SR 522 and NE 175th St will be be fully closed to vehicles for up to five months, which started in mid-October.

The construction team installed a temporary pedestrian path between NE 175th St and SR 522. People on bikes can use the path as well, but they recommend walking bikes because the path is layered with crushed gravel to prevent slipping. More information and updates here

Phase 2 improvements will include:

• A new traffic signal at the intersection of SR 522 and 61st Ave NE. 
• Road widening and new sidewalk on the south side of SR 522 from 61st Ave NE to 65th Ave NE. 
• Realigned and regraded 61st Ave NE south leg between SR 522 and NE 175th St. 
• Utility undergrounding, new water main and retaining wall