Some of the last remaining contract work is occurring this week, with the expectation that all will be completed by Wednesday, December 14. At that time, the contractor will be leaving the site for a few weeks, and returning in January to complete the clean-up and punch-list work still remaining. In the photo below, striping is added to the Bjune crosswalk.

As seen below, the striping between Ericksen and SR305 is also completed. The contractor will be adding green paint to the bicycle lane as part of the punchlist work.

Also happening this week, the vehicle/pedestrian guardrail through the ravine is being completed. In the photo below, the contractor is adding cedar rails along the top and bottom of the vehicular guardrail, after which the handrail will be installed along the top edge. This rail was added in an attempt to meet the Arts Master Plan goals of evoking the historic bridge that once crossed at this location. The rail will also allow passers-by to safely stop and look out at wildlife and the shoreline from this location.

 

Below is a selection from the Art Master Plan that talks about the ravine, and includes several historic photos of the crossing (click to enlarge):

In the weeks leading up to the holidays,the only other element of work that will occur is the removal of the utility poles by Puget Sound Energy on the north side of Winslow Way east of Ericksen. As stated previously, the site lighting will be installed in early January. In the mean time, the City's project management team will be compiling a complete punchlist of repair, clean-up or minor modifications that will be performed in January and February. Anyone with concerns or other issues for consideration on the punchlist are welcome to contact Project Administrator Chris Wierzbicki via email. The final punchlist will be posted on the City's website once completed. Until then, enjoy the new public spaces while the sun is still shining.