CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA at SEATTLE CENTER
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE
July 2, 2021
Along with the Arena opening, the Seattle Department of Transportation has designed improvements that include curbside modifications, enhanced Uptown and Arena access through transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements. To learn more about how SDOT and Climate Pledge Arena are improving multi-modal transportation options in the Uptown neighborhood in 2021, visit www.seattle.gov/transportation/nodomap or www.climatepledgearena.com/transportation
As identified in the map above, street and sidewalk improvements are in progress. This work will include use of heavy equipment that may be impactful and generate noise. It is in progress at the following locations:
- Curb improvement work on 1st Ave N between Thomas St and Republican St is projected to start on or before July 6th. This will require closure of the east traffic lane.
- Thomas St between Queen Anne Ave and 1st Ave N is open for the holiday weekend and will close to vehicular traffic again on Tuesday, July 6th. This closure will be in place through mid-July. Pedestrian access will be maintained on the north side only. There will be no pedestrian access on the south side.
- SE corner of Queen Anne Ave and Thomas St will start on Tuesday, July 6th and continue through the end of July.
- Installation of the protected bike lane on the west side of 1st Ave N between Denny Way and Thomas St has been pushed back and the start date is TBD.
Proper signage, staffing and safety measures will be in place at all locations.
SDOT approved the use of 2nd Ave for inbound and outbound trucks during the hours of 7 am–10 pm Mon.–Fri. and 9 am–10 pm Sat., Sun., and Holidays.
SDOT approved routes for all hours include westbound on Thomas St. to southbound Queen Anne Ave. N.
The Arena MPPCNV is activated.
Construction is allowed 24/7. Impact work hours are limited to daytime work only.
Construction Impact Work Hours:
Monday- Friday 8 am – 5 pm impact work
Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 9 am – 5 pm impact work
Interior Work – All work will progress during daytime hours, which includes Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am – 5 pm for impact work. All other work will occur as permitted by the MPPCNV.
- Coordination and prep work for interior art is underway.
- Loading dock doors and lighting have been installed.
- Testing of horns and strobes is being done along with other interior systems testing.
- Roof work including drainage repair, cleaning and painting continues.
- Installation of acoustical panels continues.
- Work to connect to the City water system continues.
- Installation of solar panels on the Alaska Airlines Atrium roof and the 1st Ave N garage continues.
- The perimeter sound wall is being removed as exterior work progresses.
- Installation of seats, safety glass and railing continues.
- Interior spaces are taking shape as work progresses with elements including fireproofing, sprinkler systems, lighting, framing, drywall work, painting, carpet installation and finishing work.
- Build out of the retail space and concession stands continues.
- Power and lighting continue to be switched over from temporary to permanent, where possible.
- Catwalk work and installation of lighting on the rigging grid continues during nighttime hours.
- Build out of ingress/egress at all four corners on the exterior plaza continues.
- Exterior stairs and elevation work on the plaza areas continues to progress.
North Courtyard – Renovation of the North Courtyards (upper and lower) continues. Concrete pouring is complete in the upper courtyard and landscaping work is underway. The Courtyards are closed to the public and access will be limited to Seattle Center staff and Resident Organizations. Proper staffing and safety measures are in place. Courtyard work is being done during daytime hours only.
Upgrades to the upper NW breezeway between KEXP and The Vera Project continue. Improvements include the removal of the storage rooms, replacement of the concrete and waterproofing, and structural reinforcement of the slab.
Work hours are weekdays 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. This work is projected to continue through September 1st and the breezeway will be closed to pedestrian access for the duration of the project.
Bi-Weekly Arena Meeting – Open to all, the bi-weekly Arena meetings are open house forums to provide project updates and coordinate with stakeholders including but not limited to local businesses, communities, SDOT, SDCI and Seattle Center resident organizations on construction impacts and efforts to support ongoing activities at Seattle Center and in the adjacent communities.
Upcoming schedule:
Date Time Location
July 8th 8 am Zoom Virtual meeting – https://seattlekrakenhockey.zoom.us/j/97458901069
CONSTRUCTION HOTLINE: (206) 401-9896
CONSTRUCTION EMAIL: [email protected]
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