We have been notified of geotechnical boring work along Eastlake Ave E taking place as soon as Saturday, March 12.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) contractors will use geotechnical drilling equipment to take soil samples from five locations along Eastlake Ave E: at E Shelby St, E Newton St, E Howe St, E Blaine St, and E Garfield St (see map below). The soil samples will be tested to inform future utility work.

• DURATION: Up to six full working days on three weekends: March 12–13, 19–20, and 26–27

• LIKELY IMPACTS: Dust, noise, and vibration

• WHAT TO EXPECT: A drill rig and traffic modifications

This work is weather dependent and subject to change.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Darrell Bulmer, Communications and Outreach Lead, at Darrell.Bulmer@Seattle.gov or at (206) 257-2202.