Approximately 10 sets of speed humps and speed cushions are scheduled to be installed this week.
In an effort to tackle speeding issues, the Seattle Department of Transportation is set to implement new traffic-calming measures along several streets on Alki Beach. Over the coming weeks, SDOT will be installing approximately 10 sets of speed humps and speed cushions on Harbor Avenue S.W., Alki Avenue S.W. and 56th Avenue S.W.Keep reading to learn more about the project and why the improvements are needed. Construction is anticipated to start on Tuesday and may last up to a week.
"We’re here because this is the second homicide in my district, but the very first homicide happened to one of our neighbors," Saka shared with a crowd in June. "Public safety is my highest priority."Leaders from the Seattle Department of Transportation shared they were working on reimagining the Duwamish Head area of Alki, a known rallying point for street racers in June, with reduced lane sizes and additional speed bumps.
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