The city is starting sidewalk repair on Ballard Avenue, finishing up ongoing work for the past three years on the historic street.

Construction will begin on Monday, Feb. 9 and is expected to last up to five weeks.

The work, which was requested by the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, is meant to make the sidewalks safer and smoother for walkers. Tree pits will also be elongated throughout the corridor where appropriate.

It's funded through the Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF), a community-based program that is administered by the Seattle Department of Transportation and funded by the "Bridging the Gap" transportation levy approved by Seattle voters in 2006.

Improvements include: replacing existing sidewalk pavers with exposed aggregate sidewalk as required by the Ballard Avenue Landmark District; elongating existing tree pits to improve tree health; and installing new curb ramps where appropriate.

What to Expect During Construction

Pedestrian detours

Parking restrictions

Moderate to high construction noise and dust for a short period of time

Typical work hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday

Business access at all times

For more detailed information, visit the Ballard Avenue Northwest project website at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/btg_nsf.htm

For construction access issues, please contact Gary Merlino Construction, Brian Smedley at (206) 762-9125 (office) or (206) 730-0642 (cell).