Upgrades coming soon to Central Way and Sixth Street, open house set for Feb. 24

Published 6:08 pm Thursday, February 17, 2011

By the time summer arrives, new roadway improvements at the intersection of Central Way and Sixth Street will be complete. The city has received a $2 million State Community Trade and Economic Development grant, which combined with $50,000 from the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), will bring multiple vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle improvements to the intersection.

Construction is expected to begin in March and be complete by the end of June. Kirkland Public Works is hosting an informational open house from 4-6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Tera Apartments lobby, 528 Central Way.

Some of the major improvements include:

• Install a new, longer-lasting roadway

• Revise traffic lanes to increase efficiency

• Realign westbound to northbound and eastbound to southbound right turn lane onto Sixth Street from Central Way

• Reconstruct and realign landscaped traffic medians

• Replace sidewalk and curb at all four corners of the intersection

• Install audible pedestrian signals for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance

• Provide more protected pedestrian crossings at all corners of the intersection

• Add bicycle signal detection

• Install new street lighting

During construction, the intersection will be closed for two to three weekends to allow for the installation of the new concrete roadway. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes. For construction updates, call the CIP Information Hotline at 425-587-3838.

To learn more about the project, attend the open house or visit www.ci.kirkland.wa.us (Search: Central Way & 6th Street).