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New WSDOT Chief Boards Runaway Trains of Viaduct & 520 Projects

Michael van Baker — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:36:06 +0000

Peterson climbs aboard WSDOT with two megaprojects already in progress that threaten not simply Hammond's reputation as on on-time, on-budget steward, but the state's fiscal health. The Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project and SR 520 Bridge Replacement project amount to more than $7.2 billion in the latest iteration of their ever-changing budgets.

Glimpses: “A bridge suspended”

Chelsea — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:00:52 +0000

Having crossed this bridge rather trepidatiously as a child, we’re glad to see it reach this fall still in working order. Thanks to TheQ! for venturing out of the city and sharing his images with us in our Flickr pool – now nearly 6,700 images strong! You are reading an excerpt from Glimpses: "A bridge … Continue reading →

Glimpses: “Aurora Bridge”

Chelsea — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:00:25 +0000

Even though the title gives it away, this shot from +Russ would fit well into a “Name the Seattle” landmark game. If you take any other disguised landmark photos around the area, be sure to add them to our Flickr pool! You are reading an excerpt from Glimpses: "Aurora Bridge".The SunBreak supports RSS for you … Continue reading →

Queen Anne, the Waterfront is Yours (Almost)!

Michael van Baker — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:28:14 +0000

Up to now, walkers and cyclists had to negotiate busy boulevards and railways to reach the Sound's edge. But as of mid-September-ish--a temporary suspended work platform for the Thomas Street Overpass project came down last week--there will be an easy, unobstructed stroll from Third Avenue West to the Elliott Bay Trail as it passes through Myrtle Edwards Park.

Glimpses: “Salmon Bone Bridge”

Chelsea — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:04:48 +0000

We knew not of the Salmon Bone Bridge before coming across +Russ' photo in our Flickr Pool but now look forward to seeking out its hidden charms on the Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail.

Foes of SR 520 Bridge-Embiggening File Opening Brief in Federal Lawsuit

Michael van Baker — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:09:37 +0000

The Coalition admits that "the existing 4-lane bridge is in danger of collapse" in their brief, but argues that it's stretching truth and necessity to call the new 520 project "6-lane" when it tops out at 12 lanes (in Montlake, as it connects with various on- and off-ramps). "For instance, just east of Montlake Boulevard," they point out, "the project's width is approximately 250 feet."