Written by To all:
As of the morning of Wed., Jan. 23, the two 125 ft. long spans, and
about 6 or so cross braces, are in place — all lanes were open for
a.m. commute. This is what was planned (originally for Jan. 14, and
then delayed), but we were never 100% sure when.
BNSF has every interest to move as fast as possible so that by the end
of February the track can start being used — that is their target
date. In the 5 or so weeks to the end of February BNSF will finish the
bridges (Hardie should be permanently open in just a couple of days),
install concrete panels on Houser Way (Main to Burnett), and lay track.
The Hardie Ave. RR bridge work was good “warmup” for Rainier, and it’s
anticipated that the crews will be even more efficient in doing the work
— it’s pretty much identical routines.
The “light at the end of the tunnell” is the end of February when much,
even all, of the railroad pain will be over. Then a couple of weeks’
breather and then onto the Duvall Ave. widening project.
Peter
Peter Hahn
Deputy Administrator
Planning, Building, Public Works
City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
425-430-7242
fax: 430-7376
phahn@ci.renton.wa.us
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