Downtown Streetscapes – Williams Avenue S

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The City of Renton started improving the streets and sidewalks of downtown blocks in 2017 in conjunction with several key initiatives. These public rights-of-way improvements, collectively known as “streetscapes,” help improve the appearance and safety of sidewalk and street areas and provide a more vibrant pedestrian experience. Several street intersection projects over the past several years have installed streetscape improvements at 2nd, 3rd, and Houser and Main, Wells and Williams, as well as along the 200 block of Wells. Next in line is the 200 block of Williams Ave S (between 2nd and 3rd), which will receive streetscape improvements like those completed on Wells Avenue in 2021. The project will include the following elements: Replacement of all sidewalks and driveway aprons Removal of twelve (12) existing street trees and replacement with fourteen (14) that will add seasonal variety along the block Replanting of six (6) street trees on nearby streets Installation of new litter receptacles, tree grates, and landscape strips with decorative fencing Removal of 6 existing tall streetlights and replacement with 12 pedestrian-scale streetlights outfitted with street banners, flower baskets, irrigation for baskets, and holiday lighting Repaving and restriping of the street’s driving and parking lanes Project management is being provided by the City’s Development Engineering Division, with assistance from the Economic Development Division. In August 2023, Renton City Council awarded the construction contract to Active Construction, Inc. Construction is anticipated to begin October 2023. Schedule Milestones (* indicates tentative) July 20/July 24: Bid closing/opening August 14: Council Finance Committee and City Council approval of winning bidder October 2023*: Construction starts December 31, 2023*: Substantial construction completion Early 2024*: Project closeout Project Schedule Coming soon Project Look-Ahead Schedule Coming soon Project Status In August 2023, Renton City Council awarded the construction contract to Active Construction Inc. (“Active”). The City and Active have entered into a final contract. Construction is anticipated to being in October 2023. Communication Questions and concerns about the project prior to the start and during construction should be provided via email or telephone to the project contact listed on this page. Property and businesses owners adjacent to the project construction zone will receive weekly e-blasts with project progress updates and expectations for the upcoming week. The City’s project team has previewed the project with all the businesses within the project zone and will be sharing project information for businesses throughout Downtown Renton leading up to start of construction in October 2023. The project team is working closely with business owners to ensure timely information is being shared, access is maintained during construction, and concerns addressed in a timely manner. Businesses and the general public will be kept updated through numerous social media channels, including those managed by important community partners like the Renton Downtown Partnership.

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