SEATTLE, WA – In the fall of 2006, Seattle voters approved "Bridging the Gap," a $365-million levy for transportation maintenance and improvements. As a feature of that package, approximately 300 lane-miles of arterials will be resurfaced and repaired. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will be working to complete repaving projects for downtown streets prior to the anticipated date for removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Repaving of 5th Avenue, between Marion Street and Denny Way, will commence this spring.

You are invited to a forum to learn more about the 5th Avenue paving project from SDOT staff. SDOT staff will present their plans for the project and will be available to answer questions.

WHEN:	Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:30 – 9:00am (Doors open at 7:00am)
WHERE:	One Union Square (Boardroom), 600 University St, Downtown Seattle
WHY:	Hot topics that shape Center City are the focus of these popular quarterly forums. From Viaduct solutions to future Downtown development, these events tackle tough and often controversial issues that impact our region.

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