Bellevue Summer Paving to Affect Arterials in Overlake, Crossroads, Wilburton

Bellevue is gearing up for paving arterials throughout May and the summer in the Overlake, Crossorads and Wilburton neighborhoods, the city of Bellevue reported in a news release.

The city plans to repave more than 21 miles of roadway, including the restoration of 17 different water and sewer repair sites at various locations throughout the city, according to the press release. Workers will also fix or replace curbs, gutters and sidewalks as needed, and install 96 new curb ramps to make it easier for people with disabilities to get around.

Neighbors are warned by a city flyer distributed to residents and no parking signs will be put up several days ahead of time and motorists will be warned about upcoming traffic impacts with electronic message signs, the city said.

This year's program will cost about $4.4 million, according to the city.

Schedule

• In May, crews will begin with the pavement restoration of utilities work sites throughout Bellevue. This work is expected to be completed by Memorial Day (May 28), weather permitting. 
• In June, the contractor will start construction on the higher volume roadways. The first will be 156th Avenue Northeast, between Bellevue-Redmond Road and Northeast 28th Street; next will be work on 148th Avenue Northeast, between Main Street and Bellevue-Redmond Road. Before paving begins, drivers will see sidewalks and wheelchair ramps replaced along 148th Avenue Northeast. The greatest traffic impacts will come when the old asphalt is removed and new asphalt is laid down.   
• In July and August, paving will move to Northeast Eighth Street, between 124th Avenue Northeast through the intersection of 156th Avenue Northeast, and on 164th Avenue Southeast, between Northeast Eighth Street and Southeast 14th Street, the last big stretch of roadway to be completed. 

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