January 2019

WSDOT says Seattle’s SR 99 Tunnel: A safer place to be in an earthquake
New SR 99 tunnel improves safety, boasts state-of-the-art features

information from WSDOT

In 2001, the Nisqually earthquake shook the Seattle region and the Alaskan Way Viaduct along with it. The viaduct was repaired and strengthened, but the aging structure was still vulnerable to earthquakes and a modern replacement was needed.

Now, the Washington State Department of Transportation is on the cusp of retiring the viaduct and opening the new State Route 99 tunnel built underneath downtown Seattle. The modern tunnel’s sophisticated systems are designed to help keep vehicles moving and travelers safe – including during earthquakes.

“The viaduct was built in the 1950s and seismic design is now light years ahead of what we knew back then,” said David Sowers, deputy administrator of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program. “Ultimately, replacing the viaduct is all about keeping people safe and this new tunnel meets the gold standard for safety.”

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Winds knock out power across the region; Majority of outages fixed but some pockets are persistent

Update 7pm Sunday

The number of City Light customers without power as of 7pm Sunday hovered around 3200 around the greater Seattle area with some persistent pockets notably just west of Hwy 99 near South Park with 1100 in the dark, in Normandy Park with 77 customers out and no relief until 8am on Monday, and on Delridge Way SW with 192 still out.

Update 10am Sunday

The largest power outage caused by the overnight windstorm persisted in the Burien and North Highline areas on Sunday morning with other pockets of outages continuing in West Seattle along Harbor Ave SW and East of Delridge Way SW. Another pocket of outages was along 28th SW near Roxbury Street, West of White Center. Various restoration times were posted on the Seattle City Light System Status page. Check it for more timely updates.

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Admiral Neighborhood Association meeting set for for Jan 8

The next Admiral Neighborhood Association meeting is set for for Jan 8.

Learn… about the Senior Center of West Seattle from Executive Director Lyle Evans and Upcoming Mandatory Housing Affordability implementation in the City of Seattle.

Collaborate… on projects to make the Admiral neighborhood an even better place to live.

Enjoy... a chance to meet new neighbors and catch up with those you already know.

Community Meeting

Tuesday, January 8th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

The Sanctuary at Admiral (2656 42nd Ave SW)

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Wind Advisory issued; High winds expected Sunday Jan. 6 with possible gusts to 60 mph

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* WIND...South 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Hoquaim, Forks, Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Bremerton, Everett, Whidbey Island, Friday Harbor, Bellingham.

* TIMING...South winds will rapidly develop late this evening or early Sunday morning then ease late Sunday morning. For most of the area, the strongest winds will occur in the early morning hours on Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds may snap tree branches and cause local power outages.

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34th District lawmakers host Town Hall prior to 2019 session

Rep. Eileen Cody Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon are hosting a Town Hall event  on Jan. 12 at the Delridge Community Center prior to the upcoming legislative session.

WHO: State legislators for the 34th Legislative District

WHAT: Town hall event

WHERE: Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106

WHEN: Saturday, January 12 from 10 AM to 12 PM

Constituents are encouraged to attend a town hall with 34th District legislators on Saturday, January 12 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Delridge Community Center. Lawmakers will share thoughts on legislative priorities and answer questions from constituents on a range of issues.

 

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