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Home My WebLink AboutTransportation Committee - 21 Jul 2025 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Transportation Committee Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, July 21, 2025 7th Floor Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. 120-DAY CLOSURE OF HOUSER WAY NORTH BETWEEN LAKE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD NORTH AND LOWE’S BUSINESS DELIVERY ACCESS a) AB - 3875 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommends adoption of a resolution authorizing a 120-day closure of Houser Way N, between Lake Washington Blvd N and the Lowe's business delivery access, to occur between September 2, 2025 and December 31, 2025, for the purpose of constructing a City of Renton watermain and improving storm drainage facilities supporting the I-405, Renton to Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lanes project. 2. EMERGING ISSUES IN TRANSPORTATION If you would like to attend this week's meeting remotely, you can do so by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83331604294?pwd=U3BLbUJZK0ExeWJaTFNWYWx5WGE0dz09 Zoom Meeting ID: 833 3160 4294, Passcode: 352696 You can call through Zoom at (253) 215-8782 and use the Meeting ID. AB - 3875 City Council Regular Meeting - 07 Jul 2025 SUBJECT/TITLE: 120-day Closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s business delivery access RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee DEPARTMENT: Public Works Transportation Systems Division STAFF CONTACT: Jim Seitz, Transportation Systems Director EXT.: 7245 FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: There is no fiscal impact to the City by adopting the resolution. SUMMARY OF ACTION: The I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Project is intended to increase the capacity of the I-405 freeway. The project also builds infrastructure for Sound Transit’s Stride Bus Rapid Transit system including a new inline transit station at Northeast 44th Street in Renton. Bus rapid transit, paired with the ETL system, will provide more reliable transportation options for people. 120-day Closure – Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and the Lowe’s business delivery access (9/2/25-12/31/25): This closure was previously approved by City Council to take place between January 21, 2025, and May 22, 2025. Due to delays in the permitting process with BNSF Railway, the contractor did not implement this closure during the approved time frame. The contractor continues to work with BNSF Railway to begin work on the City of Renton water main and the construction of a storm drainage outfall structure beginning as early as September 2, 2025. The contractor is requesting approval of a 120-day closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s business access road to construct the City of Renton water main and storm drainage outfall structures. This 120-day closure will occur between September 2, 2025, and December 31, 2025, with notifications provided to the public in accordance with the Public Outreach Plan in Exhibit A. All business access will be maintained throughout the duration of the closure. Work performed during this period includes the following: 1. Installation of a 12” City of Renton watermain. 2. Installation of soldier pile shoring to support two storm drainage outfall structures. 3. Storm drainage structure excavation. 4. Jack and bore of (3) 42” diameter storm drainage pipes. The milestones achieved during the full closures detailed above will create the space needed to increase capacity and provide Express Toll Lane Infrastructure on I-405. AGENDA ITEM #1. a) WSDOT’s public outreach plans for each requested closure are attached in Exhibit B and include one flier for businesses and residences within proximity to the street closures along with the localized detour plans. EXHIBITS: A. Public Outreach Plan B. WSDOT Project Flier with Primary Detour Routes C. Resolution STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution authorizing the 120-day Closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and the Lowe’s business delivery accessto occur between September 2, 2025, and December 31, 2025 for the purpose of constructing the City of Renton watermain and improving storm drainage facilities supporting the I-405, Renton to Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Page | 1 I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project 2025 Closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and the Lowe’s Business Delivery Access Road Houser Way North: 120 Day Closure – occurring between September 2, 2025, and December 31, 2025 Scope of work: 120-day closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowes Business Delivery Access to install a City of Renton watermain and construct storm drainage improvements. Completing this work supports the construction of WSDOT Express Toll Lanes and Sound Transit Bus Rapid Transit systems. Outreach methods: • 14-day advanced notification to businesses and residents • Fliers to businesses and residents outlined in the Figure 1 map to the right • Flier provided to City of Renton for internal distribution o Notifications also to be provided to PACCAR • Social media and WSDOT Blog posts notifying the public of the closure o Coordination with the City of Renton to share social media posts from the project • Hotline and project inbox information provided on fliers, blogposts, and project website • Message boards will be placed 14 days before the closure to notify the traveling public • Emergency services briefing ahead of closure • WSDOT availability for media Figure 1: Business flier area AGENDA ITEM #1. a) I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening a n d Express Toll Lanes Project 120-day Closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and the Lowe’s Business Delivery Access Overview Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are fully closing Houser Way North for 120 days for crews to install a City of Renton water main and construct critical storm drainage infrastructure. Houser Way North will be closed between Lake Washington Boulevard North and the Lowe’s Business Access. Detours will be provided for bicyclists and pedestrians within the work area. Motorists and material deliveries will be routed to Garden Avenue and North 8th Street. Access to all businesses is maintained throughout the duration of the closure. This key milestone for the I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes project is necessary to complete widening of the I-405 freeway. Work during this closure period will include:  Installation of a 12” City of Renton Watermain  Installation of soldier pile shoring to support two storm drainage outfall structures  Storm drainage structure excavation Houser Way North will be closed between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s Business Access Road. Access to all businesses is maintained.  Jack and bore of (3) 42” diameter storm drainage pipes Lane and Ramp Closures 120-day closure between September 2, 2025, and December 31, 2025 (advance notice provided)-Full closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s Business Access AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY FULL STREET CLOSURE OF HOUSER WAY NORTH BETWEEN LAKE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD NORTH AND LOWE’S BUSINESS ACCESS ROAD. WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is constructing the I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes (ETL) project; and WHEREAS, this construction activity will require a temporary street closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard and Lowe’s business access road; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 4545, the City Council previously authorized temporary closure of Houser Way between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s business access road for a 120-day period to occur between the dates of January 21, 2025 through May 22, 2025; and WHEREAS, the project was unable to implement the one hundred and twenty (120) day closure between January 21, 2025, and May 22, 2025 due to delays in the permitting process with BNSF; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Code section 9-9-3, such street closures require City Council authorization by means of a resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City Council does hereby authorize the temporary closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and Lowe’s business access road for a one hundred and twenty (120) day period to occur between the dates of September 2, 2025, through December 31, 2025 for the purpose of completing construction activities related to the I-405, AGENDA ITEM #1. a) 2 RESOLUTION NO. Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes (ETL) project. SECTION II. Notice of the closure shall be posted and published as required by RMC 9-9-2 and RMC 9-9-3. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL the day of , 2025. Jason A. Seth, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2025. Armondo Pavone, Mayor Approved as to form: Shane Moloney, City Attorney RES- PW: 25RES016: 6/30/2025 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) I-405, Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project 120 Days – Houser Way North July 2025 AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) 120-day full closure of Houser Way North To occur between September 2, 2025, to December 31, 2025 2 This closure was previously approved by City Council to take place between January 21, 2025, and May 22, 2025. Due to delays in the permitting process with BNSF Railway, the contractor did not implement this closure during the approved time frame. The contractor continues to work with BNSF Railway to begin work on the City of Renton water main and the construction of the storm drainage outfall structure beginning as early as September 2, 2025. Extent: Full closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and the Lowe’s business access material delivery road *Access to all businesses is maintained throughout the closure period **FLJV completed outreach to business owners with material deliveries that use the access road. They have confirmed the closure will not impact their operations. Work during this closure period will include: • Installation of a 12” City of Renton watermain • Installation of soldier pile shoring to support two storm drainage outfall structures • Storm drainage structure excavation • Jack and bore of (3) 42” diameter storm drainage pipes AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Detour route 3 Southbound Detour Route: • Traffic headed southbound on Lake Washington Blvd N will be rerouted southward onto Garden Ave N, turning left onto N 8th St., and left onto Houser Way N. Northbound Detour Route: • Traffic headed northbound on Logan Avenue N will turn right onto Garden Ave N, taking a left onto N 8th St., and then left onto Houser Way N. AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) 4 Outreach Strategy Outreach methods: • Send mailer to residents and businesses as outlined in the figure to the right o Notifications also provided to PACCAR • Flier provided to City of Renton for internal distribution • Social media and WSDOT Blog posts notifying the public of the closure • Coordination with the City of Renton to share social media posts from the project • Hotline and project inbox information provided on fliers, blogposts, and project website • Message boards will be placed 14 days prior to the closure to notify the traveling public • Emergency services briefing ahead of the closure • WSDOT availability for media AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) 5 Staff Recommends 120-day Closure of Houser Way North between Lake Washington Boulevard North and the Lowe’s business delivery access to occur between September 2, 2025 and December 31, 2025 for the purpose of constructing the City of Renton watermain and improving storm drainage facilities supporting the I-405, Renton to Bellevue, Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a ) Questions? 7 AG E N D A I T E M # 1 . a )