BLID - Phase 2 Notice
Phase 2 of the Broadway LID construction has been moved ahead on the schedule and will begin in the next couple days instead of the original start date in October. The change was made because the contractor would like to take advantage of the summer weather … looking outside we’re not seeing any summer weather, but hey, at least it’s not raining.
How does this affect you? Imagine for a moment the street on the uphill side of City Hall. Now imagine it ground into dust and dirt starting really really soon. The street will be torn up on Market from 9th to South 7th causing traffic restrictions and the elimination of street parking in the work area.
Construction begins Monday, July 21. Plan alternate routes if you have to.
Filed under: Developments
6 comments
N NSHDscott July 18, 2008
Anyone know what’s up with the roadwork on the two streets around Old City Hall? It started with signs saying no parking until 6/30. They tore canyons in the streets, then filled them up, then tore them up again for a few weeks, and now they’ve completely shredded them. End in sight?
D Derek staff July 18, 2008
Anyone know what’s up with the roadwork on the two streets around Old City Hall?
That’s a good question. I can’t quite see what they’re doing, but our office is shaking right now …
J Jake July 18, 2008
It is listed on the BLID site: Road restoration along S. 7th Street & Commerce
D Derek staff July 18, 2008
It is listed on the BLID site: Road restoration along S. 7th Street & Commerce
Yeah … but the schedule stops mentioning it after July 3rd.
I actually just received an email from the City. South 7th and Commerce should be paved and re-opened this next Wednesday.
N NSHDscott July 25, 2008
July 24, 2008: The Day They Repaved S. 7th And Commerce.
D David Boe July 25, 2008
This project was started without any notice to any of the adjoining property owners or business owners in the area. No notice about the project’s extent, disruption or duration. The project has completely ignored any thought of pedestrian safety. No private developer would ‘get away’ with the lack of pedestrian protection that this project has enjoyed. I sure hope the City of Tacoma got a ‘good deal’ on the work – and that this first phase is not a portend of things to come with regards to pedestrian safety for the rest of the LID project. If so, I recommend the City issue bright safety vests to all those that have a hankering to leave their vehicles and walk in the impacted area – or the rest of downtown for that matter.