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The State Route 99 tunnel, also known as the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel, is a bored highway tunnel in the city of Seattle, Washington, United States.The 2-mile (3.2 km), double-decker tunnel carries a section of State Route 99 (SR 99) under Downtown Seattle from SoDo in the south to South Lake Union in the north.
Divided between several projects, to open between 2024 and 2041 Vancouver B.C.–Seattle–Portland high-speed railway: Transit Proposed $24–$42 billion [2] [3] Initiative of the Pacific Coast Collaborative between state and provincial governments State Route 520 bridge replacement and corridor program Road In progress $4.56 billion [4]
The project was the largest post-recession residential development in Seattle and cost an estimated $450 million. [10] Construction of the complex's south tower began in June 2012, with plans to complete the foundation and underground portions for both towers but leave the north tower for a later phase. [11]
First use of Earth Pressure Balance Machine in Seattle [1] 1987–1988 Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel: Twin 21.25 ft (6.48 m) 13,624 ft (4,153 m) Tunnelling shield First use of waterproofing PVC membrane in USA [1] 1990 Fort Lawton Tunnel/West Point Sewer 15.5 ft (4.7 m) O.D. 8,400 feet (2,600 m) Partial Earth Pressure Balance Machine [1] [5] 1993
A new design by ODA named "Seattle Tower" was released in June 2020, featuring a 1,185-foot (361 m) high-rise with a large central cutout facing south to create views of Mount Rainier. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] The design proposal was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for fresh air during self-isolation and quarantine, according to ODA. [ 17 ]
The project is owned and operated by Seattle City Light to provide electric power for the City of Seattle and surrounding communities. In 2012, hydro-electric dams provided approximately 89.8 percent of the electricity used in Seattle. [2] The Skagit Hydroelectric Project alone accounts for about 20 percent of Seattle City Light's electricity.
(The Center Square) – Seattle plans to spend more than $175 million on transportation needs in 2025 via the largest tax levy in the history of the city. In November, 66% of voters approved the ...
WB1200, also known as 1200 Stewart, is a future twin skyscraper complex in the Denny Triangle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.The project is located at the intersection of Stewart Street and Denny Way and comprises 1,014 apartments and retail space in two 48-story buildings.