From Aug. 15 to Aug. 24, a portion of sidewalk on the east side of 40th Avenue NE, between the existing Emergency Department (ED) driveway and the Metro route 65 bus stop, will be closed as construction crews build a new ED driveway. This work is the first phase of a larger, phased project to construct a modified ED drop-off area.
Pedestrians will have two options for safely maneuvering around the construction zone:
- Use the temporary walkway that will be fenced through the Forest service drive and ambulance bay. It will connect with the existing walkway to 40th Avenue that runs along the ED driveway; or
- Cross to the west side of 40th Avenue in a designated crosswalk.
Please be safe and use only designated pedestrian paths and crosswalks.
Additionally, the landscape island within the existing ED driveway will be removed during that same period. The existing ED driveway will remain open.
This work will occur from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Normal levels of construction noise are anticipated.
Please email [email protected] or call 206-987-8000 if you have questions.