SEATTLE – Construction work on Dexter Ave. N. will intensify on Monday.
The Seattle Department of Transportation says the contractor will grind and remove the existing asphalt pavement on Dexter Avenue North between Fremont Avenue N and McGraw Street.
During the work, one travel lane in each direction will be open on Dexter. There will be parking and loading restrictions near the work zone as well as periodic cross-street and driveway interruptions.
Uniformed police officers will be on site to keep vehicles moving.
Paving is scheduled to take place in late April. Shortly after paving, crews will install bus islands, a buffered bike lane and apply new traffic markings and street channelization.
Bicyclists who use Dexter Avenue North should consider using the sidewalks on Dexter or alternate routes during construction.
The project is funded by the Bridging the Gap transportation levy approved by Seattle voters in November 2006 and is part of the City's Walk Bike Ride initiative.
