information from City of SeaTac

Military Road South and South 152nd Street

Improvements for this road reconstruction and safety project include construction of bike lanes, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, new pavement, installation of street lighting, upgraded and interconnected signalization with pedestrian crossings, construction of a right turn lane on Eastbound South 152nd Street, and the elimination of the skewed intersection at Tukwila International Boulevard and Military Road South. Johansen Construction Company started construction on June 24. Current work includes water service connections and installing storm drainage infrastructure.

Des Moines Memorial Drive South—South 128th Street to South 136th Street

This project will overlay Des Moines Memorial Drive South from South 128th Street to South 136th
Street. Pavement repair, storm drainage infrastructure, and traffic signal improvements are also included in the scope of work. Current work includes installing video detection equipment for traffic signals and restoration work. Click here for more information.

South 200th Street/Interstate 5 Southbound Metered Shoulder

The City of SeaTac Public Works Department is working in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Transportation to make improvements to the South 200th Street on-ramp. Construction crews will be widening the shoulder along the South 200th Street on-ramp to construct one metered lane and one peak-hour metered lane. In addition, crews will be improving drainage, signage, and lighting, and will also be relocating utilities. The metered shoulder ramp opened to traffic on August 28. The project is on suspension until permanent traffic signal pole and mast arm are delivered (anticipated January 2020). Click here for more information.

Des Moines Memorial Drive South and South 200th Street Intersection

Improvements for this intersection include construction of bike lanes, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, new pavement, installation of street lighting, a new traffic signal system with pedestrian crossings, left turn lanes for all approaches, and construction of a right turn lane on westbound South 200th Street. Construction bids were opened on August 29 with Rodarte Construction, Inc. being the lowest bidder. Approval to award the construction contract is scheduled for Council review and action at the September 24 Regular Council Meeting. Construction is anticipated to start by November this year.

34th Avenue South Project

This “Safe Routes to School” project includes construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage facilities, installation of an enhanced crosswalk, pedestrian lighting, landscaping, and underground conversion of aerial utilities. Design and right-of-way acquisition are ongoing. The project is scheduled to start construction in 2020.

South 200th Street Shared-Use Path

This project includes building a new separated shared-use path along South 200th Street between 12th Place South and the Des Moines Creek Trailhead. The project will provide pedestrian connections to street improvements that will be constructed at the intersection of Des Moines Memorial Drive South and South 200th Street, and a connection to existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities accessing the Angle Lake Light Rail Station. Design and right-of-way acquisition are in progress. The project is scheduled to start construction in 2020.