Construction Notice: Auburn Avenue Theater Demolition (CP2406)
Project Limits:
NE Corner of East Main Street and Auburn Avenue
Project Description:
The project will demolition the Auburn Ave Theater building that includes removal and disposal of hazardous materials from the building, severance of existing utilities serving the building.
Schedule:
Demolition is scheduled to begin on September 3, 2024, through the end of October 2024.
Additional Information:
We are dedicated to causing as little impact to you as possible however, there will be traffic impacts and noise caused by construction activities. During the demolition, the sidewalk and on-street parking along north side of E Main St, the sidewalk along the east side of Auburn Ave, and the alleyway north of the theater will all be closed (pink area). Pedestrian detours will be in place and parking closure notices will be provided at least 72 hours in advance.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we perform this work.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, concerns or need more information, please contact:
Samim Qayoomi, City of Auburn Project Manager at 253-285-7013
Seth Loop, City of Auburn Construction Manager at 253-804-5082
Alex Mullendore, Rivers Edge Environmental Services at 206-225-3965
Notice of Road Work:
R Street SE Preservation
– 33rd St SE to 37th Way SE (CP2315)
Project Limits:
R Street SE between 33rd
St SE and 37th Way SE (White River Bridge). Please see the map on the flyer.
Project Description:
The City of Auburn will begin construction to grind and
overlay the pavement on R Street SE between 33rd Street SE and the White River
Bridge. The project will include:
- A new 12-foot wide multi-use pathway on the east side of
the street
- A new 7-foot wide sidewalk on the west side
- A three-lane roadway with a center two-way left turn lane
The revised roadway and multi-use pathway will improve side
street access and safety for non-motorized users in the corridor.
Schedule:
Construction is anticipated to start in Spring 2024 and continue
through Fall 2024.
Additional Information:
Work hours will
primarily occur from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Traffic lanes will be
shifted during construction. Between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, traffic may be reduced
to a single alternating lane during portions of the project. Outside of that
time period, two lanes of traffic will be maintained.
Posted speed limits
during the project construction will be reduced throughout the work zone.
Please pay attention to speed limits for the safety of our workers!
We are dedicated to
causing as little impact to you as possible, however, there will be traffic
impacts and noise caused by construction activities.
Access to your residence
will remain open during the project. If you have issues accessing your
residence, please discuss it with the contractor’s representative onsite or
contact one of the individuals listed below.
Contact Information:
Kim Truong, City of
Auburn Project Engineer at 253-804-5059
Jamie Roberts, City of
Auburn Construction Inspector at 253-804-5085
Project Limits:
S. Division Street and A Street SE
between 3rd Street SW and 4th Street SW. Please see the map on the reverse
side of this flyer.
Notice of Road Work:
A Street Loop (CP2117)
Project Limits:
S. Division Street and A Street SE between 3rd Street SW and 4th Street SW. Please see the map on the reverse side of this flyer.
Project Description:
The project will construct a new one-way (eastbound) roadway connection between A Street SW/S Division Street and A Street SE. The new intersection with A Street SE will allow an unsignalized right-turn movement onto southbound A Street SE. The project also provide non-motorized improvements by providing a sidewalk and pedestrian lighting along the new roadway.
Schedule:
Construction is anticipated to begin the week of February 12, 2024 and is anticipated to be completed this summer.
Additional Information:
We are dedicated to causing as little impact to you as possible however, there will be traffic impacts and noise caused by construction activities.
Access to your residence/business, including alley access, will remain open during the project.
Featured Capital Project: Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main Project Replacement Project (CP1603)
Project Description:
About half of the City’s potable water comes from Coal Creek Springs which is located in southeast Auburn near the White River and Game Farm Wilderness Park. A two-foot diameter transmission main conveys this water approximately two miles from Coal Creek Springs to the City’s water treatment and storage facilities. This transmission main runs underground through Game Farm Wilderness Park, the White River, and then Game Farm Park on its way to the storage and treatment facility. This critical transmission main was originally built in the 1920s and most of it was replaced in the 1960s. However approximately 870 feet of pipe under the White River and in Game Farm Wilderness Park was never replaced and is reaching 100 years of age.
The Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main Replacement project will replace the section of pipe underneath the White River. This pipe would be extremely difficult or impossible to repair if it were to break. The City analyzed numerous alternatives to determine the best method to get the new pipe across the river including drilling underneath the river, digging a trench through the river bottom, lining the existing pipe, and installing a bridge over the river. In coordination with numerous government agencies, it was ultimately determined a bridge was the most viable option. Since the project is located over and next to the White River, a high priority for this project was to minimize the impacts to the river and shoreline. As part of this project, all large trees that are removed during construction will be placed at the edge of the river at a separate mitigation site to create fish habitat. The project will also plant new trees and native vegetation to restore any habitat along the river that is impacted by construction activities.
The bridge being located between Game Farm Park and Game Farm Wilderness Park presented a great opportunity to connect these two popular City parks by constructing pedestrian facilities on top of the water utility bridge and extending the existing paved trail systems in both parks to connect to the bridge. The new transmission main will hang underneath the bridge walkway. The bridge will also provide flexibility for potential future utility connections across the river if needed.
Funding
The City has received a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to partially fund the design and construction of this project. This is a low interest loan administered by the Washington State Department of Health. This loan will be combined with City Water Utility and Parks Funds to fully fund the project as shown below:
$3,935,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan
$1,170,000 City of Auburn (sourced from City Water Fund)
$210,000 City of Auburn (sourced from City Parks Fund)
$5,315,000 Total Project Funds
Project Schedule
The project design is being finalized with construction anticipated to begin in Summer 2023 and be completed by Fall 2024.
Who to contact for more information?
Seth Wickstrom, P.E., Project Engineer at 253-804-5034 or email at [email protected].
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