The forecast of high winds has postponed work on a bicycle overpass that is to span Elliott Avenue West and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks and allow bicyclists over to Myrtle Edwards Park.
The plan was to close both directions of Elliott Avenue West last night between Fourth Avenue West and Western Avenue West. Now the closure will take place starting at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28 and continue through 5 a.m., Tuesday. Crews will be setting girders for the new West Thomas Street pedestrian and bicycle overpass.
Detour routes are as follows (see map on SDOT’s Web site):
- Northbound drivers on Elliott Avenue West will turn right onto Western Avenue, then left onto First Avenue West, left onto West Harrison Street and right onto Elliott Avenue West to continue traveling northbound.
- Northbound drivers on Western Avenue will turn right onto Second Avenue West, then left onto West Harrison Street, and right onto Elliott Avenue West to continue traveling northbound.
- Southbound drivers on Elliott Avenue West will turn left onto West Harrison Street and then right onto Second Avenue West, left onto Western Avenue to continue travelling southbound.
About the West Thomas Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpass Project
Construction of the West Thomas Street pedestrian and bicycle overpass began in August 2011 and is scheduled for completion in spring, 2012. The new structure will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to cross over Elliott Avenue West and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks to Myrtle Edwards Park. The upgrades will improve safety and access for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling from the lower Queen Anne community to the park. The new overpass will also connect the bicycle trail in Myrtle Edwards Park with the Lake Bay Loop, a proposed trail that would connect South Lake Union to Seattle Center.
Additional information may be found at:www.seattle.gov/transportation/thomasoverpass.htm