Boring Locations

Adapted from communication from Darrell Bulmer, Communications and Outreach Lead, Rapid Ride J Site, rapidride@seattle.gov, (206) 257-2202.

Geotechnical boring work will take place along Roosevelt Way NE, 11th Ave NE, Eastlake Ave E and Fairview Ave N, beginning as soon as Monday, August 15. 

SDOT contractors will use drilling equipment to take soil samples from 12 locations along and adjacent to Roosevelt Way NE, 11th Ave NE, Eastlake Ave E and Fairview Ave N. The soil samples will be tested and used to design foundations to support traffic signal and bus trolley wire poles, and to avoid conflicts with existing utilities.

LOCATIONS: 
- Roosevelt Way NE and NE 43rd St 
- 11th Ave NE and NE 43rd St 
- 11th Ave NE and NE 42nd St 
- Eastlake Ave NE and NE Campus Pkwy 
- Eastlake Ave E and Harvard Ave E 
- Eastlake Ave E and E Allison St 
- Eastlake Ave E and E Hamlin St 
- Eastlake Ave E and E Lynn St 
- Fairview Ave N and Yale Ave N 
- Fairview Ave N and Ward St 
- Fairview Ave N and Minor Ave N 
- Fairview Ave N and Valley St 

DURATION: Up to 12 full working days starting the week of Monday, August 15. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM.

LIKELY IMPACTS: Dust, noise, and vibration  

WHAT TO EXPECT: A drill rig and traffic modifications. All arterial travel lanes and sidewalks will remain open Monday-Friday, 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM. Flaggers will be on site. Driveway and load zone access will be maintained.   

 This work is weather dependent and subject to change.