55th Ave S Sidewalk
Updated: September 16, 2024
What's happening now?
We’re pleased to share that initial work for the new sidewalk construction is expected to begin on Monday, September 23, and continue through Friday, September 27. Our partners at Puget Sound Energy will be relocating a gas main, as shown in the work area map below.
Once the gas main relocation is completed, we will begin construction of the new sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and stormwater system. We’ll provide more details about the remaining construction schedule as they become available.
The map above shows the PSE work area.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Crews will start at the north end of the work area and work their way south.
During this time, only one traffic lane will remain open; flaggers will be on-site to assist with traffic flow. - Driveway access will not be affected.
- Parking will be unavailable on the west side of 55th Ave S during this work.
We’ve been working closely with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities, and the Kubota Garden Foundation to ensure the new sidewalk and stormwater design aligns with future park improvements.
Project Overview
55th Ave S south of Renton Ave S is a residential street in the Rainier Beach neighborhood. The street provides access to Kubota Garden and is a walking route for Rainier View Elementary students. The street has no sidewalks or formal drainage, which results in poor pedestrian access, flooding issues, and debris entering the Kubota Garden’s koi ponds and Mapes Creek. The project will include the following improvements:
- New raised concrete sidewalk and planting strip on the west side of 55th Ave S adjacent to Kubota Garden
- Hardened asphalt roadway edge on the west side of 55th Ave S to help manage stormwater flowing down the hill south of Kubota Garden
- New curb bulb and curb ramps at 55th Ave S and Renton Ave S
- Parking will be restricted on the west side of 55th Ave S to provide space for the new sidewalk and planting strip
This project has been coordinated with a planned stormwater and parking lot project at Kubota Garden. The Kubota Garden Foundation has received a Waterworks Grant from King County to study and develop a plan for improvements to address the flooding and accommodate visitor growth.
Design
Schedule
The NSF program runs on 3-year cycles to select, design, and build projects. Project selection for Cycle 3 was in 2022, design occurred in 2023, and construction is anticipated in 2024.
| Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Project Selection | 2022 |
| Design | 2023 |
| Construction | 2024 |
Project Background
This is one of nine Neighborhood Street Fund projects requested by community and selected by the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee. Neighborhood Street Fund is a city program, running on 3-year cycles, that enables neighbors to propose and help prioritize transportation-related projects that are then built by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).
Questions?
If you have questions or need translated materials, please contact us at NSF@seattle.gov or 206-727-3581. Thank you.
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