Streetlight Modernization Projects

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Project Description

Seattle City Light is updating aging streetlights and electrical infrastructure throughout the utility's service area to enhance safety and electrical reliability. There are no scheduled power outages associated with this work.

Location

Crews are working throughout City Light's service territory to replace aging streetlights and electrical cables that are past their service life.

What's Happening Now?

Project Update (June 2024):

Completed Projects:

  • Work has been completed along W Galer St and Magnolia Blvd W between W Garfield St and 29th Ave W.

Current Projects:

  • Underground work has been completed on 15th Ave W, near Dravus St. City Light is awaiting materials to complete the project. Completion is expected in September 2024.
  • Work began at 3510 NE 155th St in June 2024, but ran into unexpected issues with existing infrastructure. City Light is working on a solution. Completion is expected fall 2024.
  • Work on the McGraw St and Morley Pl intersection began in May 2024. Completion is expected in August 2024.

Upcoming Projects:

  • Work is scheduled to begin at Magnolia Blvd and Raye St in July 2024 and last up to two months.
  • Work is scheduled to begin at NE 41st St and NE 42nd Ave in Q3 2024 and last up to two months.
  • Work is scheduled to begin at 14000 Lake City Way in Q3 2024 and last up to three months.

Community Benefits

This project will enhance service reliability by replacing aging streetlights, wires, and equipment from our system. The installation of new streetlights will also improve street visibility and safety.

Anticipated Impacts

  • Customers can expect parking, sidewalk, and traffic impacts within the work zone. Construction signs and traffic control flaggers will redirect pedestrians and vehicles where needed.
  • Some noise is expected during construction.
  • Crews will restore and repave all affected areas under SDOT restoration guidelines.
  • No planned power outages are needed to complete this work safely.

Schedule

August 2023 – December 2024

City Light

Dawn Lindell, General Manager and CEO
Address: 700 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34023, Seattle, WA, 98124-4023
Phone: (206) 684-3000
SCL_ExternalComms@seattle.gov

Seattle City Light was created by the citizens of Seattle in 1902 to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible electric power to the City of Seattle and neighboring suburbs.