Tukwila Urban Center – Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge

Project Overview

Construct a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the Green River.  Pedestrian/bicycle connection between Tukwila’s Urban Center and Transit Center and the Tukwila commuter rail/Amtrak station. The pedestrian bridge will support local and regional goals and policies regarding land use and transportation in Urban Centers.

WSDOT Regional Mobility construction grant of $6.870M. Design grants: State Enhancement for $190k & $500k, Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning grant  of $55k, and Federal CMAQ grant of $751K.   Project is on Park Impact Fee list with funding of $2 million with an 80%/20% split for $1.6M.

Timeline

Estimated completion June 2018. A Ribbon Cutting will occur after completion.

Contact Information

For specific questions, contact Peter Lau, Senior Program Manager at 206-431-2454 or email at peter.lau@tukwilawa.gov.

Project Status Update as of 5/25/18

Contractor has been continuously installing the handrails and finishing up punch list items at the project site.

Construction Photos