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Initial planning was done in 2004 and 2005 when the city conducted the Rainier Avenue Corridor Transportation Study.
October 2019
Public Open House
April 2020
Design
In Spring 2020, 60% of the design and environmental permitting was completed.
April 2022
Design complete
June 2022
Right-of-way complete
Right-of-way complete and certified for construction.
September 2022
Bid complete
December 2022
Construction contract approved
Renton City Council awarded the construction contract to Pivetta Brothers Construction Co. Construction
March 2023
Meet the Contractor public event
April 2023
Construction begins
The project began in Spring 2023. Since then, crews have worked on tree trimming and removal, surveying activities, digging a new joint utility trench, installing new utilities in the shared joint utility trench, installing a new watermain, upgrading storm and sewer utilities, and installing street and pedestrian lighting.
March 2024
Joint utility trench completed
July 2024
Construction extension due to third party utility delays
The City of Renton approved a contract extension that included a new construction completion date in late 2025.
