Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, April 4 on the intersection of Central Way and 6th Street in downtown Kirkland. The work is expected to be complete by early July. The project will install multiple upgrades and to increase efficiency of the intersection.

Work hours are scheduled between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. each week day; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. within the roadway. The City of Kirkland is also anticipating no-parking signs and other construction preparations on site as early as today.

The city announced this week that the construction contract for the project has been awarded to Sanders General Construction. The project is funded by a $2 million State of Washington Community Trade and Economic Development Grant and $50,000 from the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The city is seeking funding for phase two which will include public art and additional gateway enhancements.

For more information visit www.ci.kirkland.wa.us and search Central Way and 6th Street or call the construction hotline for updates at 425-587-3838.