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June 17, 2004

DJC Construction Industry Spotlight: Will tunnel retrofit snarl downtown traffic?

  • Transportation agencies say no, but others are skeptical
    • By JOHN C. RYAN
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Third Avenue
    Graphic courtesy of Sound Transit
    Before: Third Avenue has two-way traffic with turn restrictions during rush hour.
    After: Only transit and emergency vehicles will be able to use Third during rush hour. Cars will be allowed to turn onto Third, but must turn right at the next block.<

    Most of the construction necessary for Sound Transit to send light-rail trains through downtown Seattle will take place deep underground, barely noticeable to those above.


     
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