East King News

At  the June 7, 2022 City Council meeting, North Bend Councilmembers passed  resolutions on a variety of community reinvestment projects, with an  emphasis on pedestrian and vehicle transportation enhancements and  repairs.

Councilmembers passed an amended resolution awarding the  Annual Sidewalk Repair Project to RW Scott Construction. As part of a  two-year program, these ongoing projects tackle sidewalk damage caused  by trees that have outgrown narrow landscapes. Panels are being replaced  and repaired to improve pedestrian safety and universal accessibility  throughout town. The projects include:

• Forster Woods: Crews  will be focusing on more improvements in Forster Woods as a continuation  of work that began in 2021. The project will include the removal of  numerous street trees, stump grinding and sidewalk or driveway removal  and replacement work.
• Downtown Corridor: If you have walked  through town recently, you may have noticed paint markings on the  sidewalk in a variety of locations. These were made in preparation for  ongoing sidewalk repair work. The project will include the removal and  replacement of numerous street trees, stump grinding and panel  replacement or repair. 

Councilmembers passed two  resolutions that contribute to the City’s Six-Year Transportation  Improvement Plan (TIP). The resolutions include:

• Awarding the  North Bend Way Sidewalk Project to RW Scott Construction: The project,  located along North Bend Way between Ballarat Avenue North and McClellan  Avenue, will contribute to the City’s Sidewalk Gap project. It will  enhance connectivity and pedestrian safety along a busy street.  Residents can expect new curb and gutter in this area, as well as new  sidewalk and driveway, ADA curb ramp installation, storm drainage  infrastructure installation, street trees with root barriers,  streetlights and additional parking.  
• Awarding the Park Street  Turn Lanes Project to Reed Trucking and Excavating: Located along West  Park Street, from Bendigo Boulevard South to approximately 300 feet  further east, the project will provide a new, dedicated left  turn/through lane and a dedicated right turn lane onto Bendigo Boulevard  South. Improvements will reduce queuing on West Park Street and traffic  flow through the Park Street and Bendigo Boulevard South intersection  and will include curb and sidewalk reconstruction and traffic loop  replacement. 

All projects are expected to begin in the  coming month, as summer heats up. Contractor crews shall be responsible  for all traffic control during construction. Depending on the scope of  work in each location, residents may expect minor traffic delays. The  City apologizes for any inconveniences caused by these projects and  thanks residents for their patience and understanding. Community members  with comments or questions can contact Tom Mohr, PE, Deputy Public  Works Director at tmohr@northbendwa.gov.

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