Kirkland Doubling Street Resurfacing in 2013, Credits Prop. 1 Approval

The linear feet of streets to be resurfaced this year in Kirkland will be about twice that of last year thanks to approval last November of the Propositions 1 Street Levy, according to the city’s Public Works Department.

A contractor working for the city will start at the south end of Kirkland and works its north, with the first project underway, 108th Avenue NE  from NE 53rd Street to NE 68th Street. 

Here’s is a city advisory on this year’s “Overlay Program.”

What: The City of Kirkland is pleased to announce that twice the linear feet of streets will be resurfaced this year thanks to Proposition 1, Street Levy.  The contractor, West Coast Construction, will be working with the City of Kirkland for Phase I of the Overlay Program to repair curb ramps and concrete in preparation for resurfacing sections of seven streets in Kirkland.  Since the contractor is starting at the south end of the City, and working their way north, the first street will be 108th Avenue NE -  from NE 53rd St to NE 68th St. Many factors, including weather, can influence the actual work hours and anticipated schedule below.

·         108th Ave NE from NE 53rd St to NE 68th St – construction anticipated: April 8 through late April

·         State St from 5th Ave S to Kirkland Ave – construction anticipated: late April through mid-May

·         NE 116th St from 98th Ave to NE 108th Ave NE – construction anticipated: early-May to mid-May

·         NE 132nd St from 124th Ave NE to 132nd Ave NE – construction anticipated: mid-May

·         NE 145th St from 100th Ave NE to Juanita-Woodinville Way – construction anticipated: mid-May to late-May

·         Simonds Road from NE 92nd Ave to NE 100th Ave NE – concrete repairs by City crews in April-May

·         97th Ave NE from Juanita Drive NE to 120th St – no concrete repair

When: Construction activity is expected to start this week on 108th Avenue NE with completion anticipated by the end of April. The crosswalk at 108th Avenue NE and NE 53rd Street will be impacted as Americans with Disabilities Act improvements are made to the ramps and sidewalk and infrastructure for a future flashing crosswalk are installed at this location.  Please follow crosswalk and sidewalk detour signs approaching the school.  The contractor will have flaggers during school hours to facilitate pedestrians crossing 108th Avenue NE.  Watch for signs of construction (such as no parking signs) posted prior to work commencing at specific locations.

All seven street sections are anticipated to be complete by the end of May. Specific schedule information is posted and updated periodically on the City’s Project Web Site.  It is possible that construction schedules may change due to weather conditions.  Typical hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Phase II, the resurfacing of the streets, is scheduled to begin in June and be complete in October of 2013.  

What to expect: At times, the contractor will be restricting parking along the roadway.  “No-Parking” signs will be posted 24 hours in advance of all parking restrictions.  There may be inconveniences associated with driving or walking near the work zone; traffic control and flagging operations may be in effect.  Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the construction process.

For more information on the project/ Para más información:

·         24-hour project information hotline/ Para más información*, 425-587-3838

·         Alternative formats available/711 (TTY Relay)

·         Kari Page, Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator, KPage@kirklandwa.gov, or 425-587-3011

·         Andrea Swisstack, Project Engineer, Aswisstack@kirklandwa.gov, or 425-587-3827

·         Rik Mayer, City Inspector, rmayer@kirklandwa.gov, or 206-496-4265

·         Jim Jennings, Project Inspector, jcsinc.j@gmail.com, or 425-508-8300

·         Web:   http://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Capital_Improvements/Street_Preservation_Program.htm

Or  go to www.kirklandwa.gov and search Street Preservation