West Seattle, Washington
20 Friday
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
Chicken tikka masala quesadillas.
That’s just one of the “fusion” concepts in the works for Indofusion, whose proprietors – the Virk family, who have long operated Maharaja Cuisine of India (and other non-West Seattle restaurants) – say they’re hoping to open within weeks.
We sat down with Shawn Virk (above right), son of Sam Virk (who joined us late in the chat), this week to talk a bit about the bar/restaurant – which, as you might guess from that description, will be a 21+-only establishment. It’s at 4719 California SW, in the space where Taqueria Guaymas closed three and a half years ago, after the Virks bought the building.
The final name for the Virks’ new venture appeared on signage in December, at which time workers on site told us they hoped to be open soon, but the family now tells us the delays have included waiting for specialized equipment, plus chef training. (Their head chef will be someone who’s worked as an Indochinese cuisine chef his entire career, they told us.)
But as much as food, they’ll be focused on beverages. The food, though, will incorporate some favorites from Maharaja, Shawn Virk told us – and those “fusion” touches, so in addition to the aforementioned quesadillas, you might find chicken tikka tacos and pandeer tacos. Garlic naan bread will be incorporated into a pizza-type flatbread. Some other possibilities under discussion include tandoori dumplings and Gobi Manchurian. “You won’t find these dishes anywhere else.” They’re also promising to satisfy diners with quantity as well as quality.
They’ve been focused on decor, too; it’s a fairly small space, and they have some special wood paneling on the way. They’re hoping overall for a somewhat upscale (“elevated”) ambience, which is the case with one of their other restaurants, rebranded as Clove, at Renton Landing. While the facade of the space has remained bleak during the 3+ years of vacancy, Sam Virk says they’re planning to upgrade the entrance and windows (which will open) to fix that.
Hours? Not finalized as of our chat but likely to be long days/nights as is the case with Maharaja, which has undergone some changes lately too – more on that in a future story.
(Reader photos)
4:05 PM: Thanks for the tips and photos. There’s no SFD callout for it so far, but as shown, there’s been another crash near the Welcome to West Seattle sign toward the southwest end of the West Seattle Bridge.
The images show only that pickup truck, but someone called us saying it appeared two vehicles were involved. Yet another texter says the dividers are pushed out of place – something someone else had reported earlier this afternoon (we advised them to be sure and report it to 911 as that’s a safety hazard) – we don’t know whether that was fixed before this happened.
4:13 PM: We’ve received even more reader photos and reports just in the few minutes since publishing this. One person confirms, “This was the 2nd accident there in the last 2 hours as on the way out there was another van at the side of the road and Jersey Barriers pushed over to the eastbound lanes.”
By Anne Higuera
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
Six years into the city’s efforts to have developers help meet the need for affordable housing, things aren’t turning out exactly as expected. Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) laws, which the City Council unanimously made citywide in 2019, were supposed to both provide more income-restricted units in market-rate buildings, and fund the construction of additional low-income housing. While some of that has happened, the MHA is also being blamed for making it harder to build multi-family housing units in Seattle, according to a report released recently.
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office commissioned the report by BERK Consulting and Heartland LLC to evaluate how well the MHA policies, which included select upzoning to increase density, met goals during the first 5 years. After giving latitude to construct taller buildings with more units because of the upzoning, the city asked developers to either commit to providing a limited number of low-income units in their buildings for 75 years or to pay a fee based on the building square footage. It might seem like a simple choice to make, but it’s complicated by market conditions, land costs and in the case of the period from 2019–2024, the turmoil caused by the pandemic. The report paints a picture of declining feasibility not just in Seattle but across 13 “peer” cities they examined, where higher interest rates and increasing construction costs made it difficult for projects to pencil out. “MHA requirements play a relatively small but important role,” notes the report, adding that even with better market conditions, the cost of complying with the MHA could well be the deciding factor for a developer to say, “No go.”
As bleak as that sounds, many thousands of new housing units have been built since MHA passed. Through 2023, developers paid $300 million in fees to the city. The report points to MHA funds supporting 4,702 new low-income units, but those funds were pooled with other financing, so it’s hard to tease out exactly how many units can be attributed solely to MHA funds. The developers themselves only built 404 income-restricted units in projects during that time. The stated goal was for MHA to be directly responsible for 6,000 new units over 10 years, with no specific goals for how much of that would be achieved through developer fees. It turns out that 95% of developers opted to pay fees for their projects, most of which were either low-rise or high-rise. Of the 5% who did not, the vast majority of the income-restricted units were built in mid-rise projects.
While the preference for paying fees has been consistent, the amount collected has varied significantly. Fees from developers made up almost half of the Office of Housing budget in 2021 by bringing in $74 million that year, but that is down to a projection of $22 million for 2025. The Office of Housing does have other revenue streams, including the Housing Levy and Payroll Expense Tax on companies with high earners. That means the opportunity to build many more affordable housing projects remains, but not because multi-family housing is booming generally.
In light of some of the challenges during MHA’s first 5 years, and knowing that the legislation was written based on much different economic situation than the current one, the BERK/Heartland report makes a number of recommendations to take that all into account and still encourage more affordable housing:
* Adjust MHA fees annually based on market conditions, housing type and location, rather than using a formula
* Allow fees to be paid later or over time (currently paid early in the process, which is an added financing cost)
* Raise fees or remove fees entirely as an option to ensure more income-restricted units in projects.
* Remove red tape: Streamline permitting and eliminate design review, adjust other miscellaneous policies
In a letter to the City Council last week, Mayor Harrell indicated he will look into the possibility of fine-tuning the MHA, saying the report, “…serves to confirm that MHA can be a useful tool, but it requires careful design and active management to ensure it does not result in unintended consequences for Seattle’s housing market.” Harrell’s Press Secretary Callie Craighead told WSB that a 5- to 7-person technical review committee will be convened to assess and provide feedback on the report. Craighead said the BERK/Heartland study cost $250,000 and was funded by MHA administrative fees collected by the Office of Housing.
Thanks for the tip. Blue Moon Burgers on Alki is cleaning up after an apparent burglary attempt this morning. The store manager told WSB that the windows were broken alongside the entrance, as well as the glass panes of the front door.
Police got there while a juvenile suspect was still there; we aren’t able to reach police to find out other details of what they determined, but the suspect reportedly was assessed to be in crisis and was taken to a hospital by AMR ambulance.
If dementia care has touched your life or that of someone in your family, the next meeting of the book group at The Mount (WSB sponsor) might be of interest – and you’re invited. Here’s the announcement:
Book Group at The Mount, “Don’t Walk Away”
Join Us: Saturday, April 12Free to attend
The first 25 to RSVP may pick up a free copy of the book in advance.
Coffee and Pastries
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Providence Mount St. Vincent, Assisted Living Lounge, 2nd floor
4831 35th Ave SWPlease RSVP via email lorrie.shamarin@providence.org or call (206) 938-6191
Join the Providence Mount St. Vincent Book Group discussion of “Don’t Walk Away,” a captivating exploration of living with dementia by author Marilyn Raichle, founder of The Art of Alzheimer’s and Executive Director of Maude’s Award for innovation in Alzheimer’s care . This book offers a dual perspective on the Alzheimer’s journey, intertwining Marilyn’s written insights with the vibrant artwork of her mother, Jean McFee Raichle.
Lauren Wolfe, Manager of Social work at The Mount will facilitate the discussion as we invite participants to share their thoughts and experiences with dementia care, and the role of utilizing the elements of art and community. Whether you have personal experience with Alzheimer’s or are simply interested in a moving and engaging conversation around dementia care, please plan to join us.
(Photo by Michael Reilly)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for your Sunday:
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 9 am.
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with spring produce (root vegetables! lots of greens! cabbage! apples!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)
KINDIE WEST CONCERT: 10 am at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), Eli Rosenblatt performs this family-music concert. Our calendar listing has ticket info.
KIDS’ MARKET: Sale to raise money for refugee families, 10 am-3 pm. (3513 SW Genesee)
WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN NEEDS YOU: Monthly work party 10 am-noon! (Lanham/Graham)
DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)
FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
FEEL LIKE SINGING? Drop into the Alki Community Choir‘s open rehearsal 11:30 am-1 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – info in our calendar listing.
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
ADVANCED CRIBBAGE PLAY: Faster-paced cribbage at the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required – details here.
LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 2:30 pm performance of “The Pigeon and The Dove: A History of Hatred & Love” at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), details and ticket link in our calendar listing.
MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Heather Vic, Steffen Fanger, Kim Tuvim perform this month’s concert to encourage monetary and nonperishable-food donations for WSFB.
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 4-8 pm, Community School of West Seattle is the beneficiary if you buy food from Chipotle (4730 California SW) – our calendar listing explains how to ensure your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: End your weekend with Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Every month, HomeStreet Bank‘s West Seattle branch (4022 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) showcases a local business or nonprofit, and offers visitors the chance to enter a drawing related to the showcase subject. This past month, it was the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, looking ahead to next Friday night’s fundraiser Story Tellers: A Peninsula and Its People. On Thursday, SWSHS’s Elizabeth Rudrud visited the branch to join employee Gus for the monthly drawing – the winner got a free ticket to the Friday gala. For everybody else – tickets are still available, and get you a great night at Salty’s on Alki, with the chance to bid on some amazing offerings – and even if you absolutely can’t go, you’ll be able to bid in 
the online auction starting Monday.
Meantime, this month’s showcase at HomeStreet West Seattle features another organization with a fundraising gala coming up soon, the West Seattle Food Bank – they’ve just extended earlybird pricing for their May 3 event Nourish & Flourish until next Friday. Visit the display at HomeStreet any time this month, and in the meantime, get your Nourish & Flourish ticket(s) by going here.
6:22 PM: What started as a fire-alarm call has been upgraded to a “fire in building” response in The Junction, south of California/Edmunds. The address checks to the Blake Apartments mixed-use building. SFD says the fire is on the 4th floor and is already out. Avoid the area. Updates to come.
(Added: Reader photo)
6:25 PM: SFD is already reducing the response since the fire was extinguished quickly.
6:32 PM: No reported injuries. Police say that since SFD is clearing most units, the area should reopen to traffic before too long.
The smaller of the two casually organized “Hands Off” mini-rallies in West Seattle was at Admiral/California, where 90-year-old Roxie from Brookdale Admiral Heights invited neighbors to another “Old Tyme Adults for Democracy” gathering for the second consecutive weekend.
WSB contributing photojournalist Dave Gershgorn reports, “About 10-15 people at first, which grew to about 40 by my estimation after a family or two with a big handcart full of signs for the kids rolled up. Lots of honks in support, but a few drivers, including one in a Tesla, shouted support for Elon Musk back at protesters.”
Our photos from the Junction gathering a couple hours before this one are here.
(WSB photos/video by Dave Gershgorn)
While Seattle’s biggest gathering as part of the nationwide “Hands Off” demonstrations was downtown at Seattle Center, as previewed here, two concurrent mini-rallies were held today in the Alaska and Admiral Junctions for people who couldn’t or didn’t want to go downtown. WSB contributing photojournalist Dave Gershgorn went to both. These photos are from The Junction, where a woman and her sister invited people to join them, and, Dave reports, got at least 70 supporters:
Dave found at least one canine participant:
Dave reports the gathering also drew, in addition to people honking, a heckler in a red pickup truck who yelled at the demonstrators on two passes before moving on. He also noted the bus stops were full of sign-toters catching the RapidRide downtown, apparently headed for the Seattle Center event. Next, his photos from the gathering of “Old Tyme Adults for Democracy” at Admiral/California.
Earlier this week, we reported on the West Seattle Lions Club‘s plan to clean up Veterans’ Park, the triangle where 16th/Delridge/Roxbury meet, tomorrow. Jimie Martin from the club called today to say they’ve scrapped the plan because the city, which is responsible for this little scrap of right-of-way, is taking responsibility for painting over the tagging and cleaning up the spot instead. She says that came after eight years of nagging!
Thanks to Meaghan for the photo and video! She says the Highland Park Elementary PTA Give & Take Sale is in full swing at the school (1012 SW Trenton) – everything’s free, take what you need, and if you can make a monetary donation, those will all benefit the HPE PTA, which organizes this every year.
It’s on until 3 pm.
Missed this in real time as it was a multi-phase dispatch – Seattle Fire briefly called for a “rescue extrication” after a flipped-car crash on Myers Way south of Camp Second Chance [vicinity map] just after midnight. It was first dispatched as an unknown type of crash, then briefly upgraded to a rescue response when the first engine on scene saw the flipped vehicle. According to archived audio, turned out no one was in the vehicle, so there was no one to rescue, and the responders were canceled. The plates that were radioed in by police were clear, for a mid-’90s Chevy truck – we probably won’t be able to find out until Monday if anything changed with the vehicle’s status later.
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
First Saturday of April, warm-ish weather, and much to do! Highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
GIVE-AND-TAKE SALE AT HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY: As previewed here – bring donations 8-10 am; rummaging starts 9 am; everything is free – give what you can, take what you need, monetary donations benefit the Highland Park Elementary PTA. (1012 SW Trenton)
MOON ROOM ANNIVERSARY SALE: Moon Room Shop and Wellness (5902 California SW; WSB sponsor) is celebrating its third anniversary and “running a 20% off sale both in-store and online” again today. Sale hours: Shop online any time; in person, 11 am-5 pm today.
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend on the run! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.
HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).
INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).
CHIEF SEALTH BOYS’ SOCCER DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Eat at Nacho Mama’s Frybread Café in South Delridge 10 am-8 pm today and a percentage of the proceeds goes to the Chief Sealth International High School boys-soccer team! (9418 Delridge Way SW)
OPEN HOUSE & PLAY DATE: Come hang out at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW) 10 am-noon and see what it’s all about.
SHREDDING! 10:30 am-1:30 pm at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), $10 suggested donation to benefit programs at DCC.
MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Jon Wall on uke and harmonica, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.
ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: First one of the series! 11 am, register here, and meet at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens).
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – but if you don’t already have a slot reserved, you’re probably out of luck.
FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time is back at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).
NOT GOING TO ‘HANDS OFF’ AT SEATTLE CENTER – but support its goals? Two impromptu West Seattle gatherings are planned, 11:30 am at Walk-All-Ways in The Junction, 2 pm at Admiral/California, as previewed here.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
SOLITARY BEE CLASS AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 12 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), info and registration here.
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.
ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION: “Slices of Life” at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), opening reception 5-7 pm.
HOLY FAMILY BILINGUAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL GALA & ONLINE AUCTION: If you don’t have tickets to the 6:30 pm gala, you’re out of luck, but you CAN still bid in the online auction.
CAPPING DAY LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Capping Day live performance & record-release party. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7, show 7:30, The Pigeon & The Dove at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).
REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with DJ Tomas at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW)
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Want to sing on your Saturday night? 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Thanks for the photos of the beautiful sunset that concluded this warm Friday! The one above was sent by Carol Ann Joyce; below, from James Bratsanos:
And as the colors started to fade, Dave Gershgorn caught the clouds streaking the sky:
Tomorrow, like today, is forecast for a high in the mid-60s.
When a Duke’s spokesperson confirmed to us via email Thursday that the sudden Alki closure followed the sale of the restaurant, not the building, she pointed us to chef/entrepreneur Brian Hoang as managing partner of the new restaurant that would move into the space. We reached him today for details. He says it’ll be an expansion location of his Do Si Korean BBQ, currently located in Kent. He says his is one of three families that run Do Si in Kent and will operate this one, adding that they’re taking over an Alki lease with nine years remaining. The name, he explains, is Korean for “the place.” He tells WSB the Alki location will have basically the same menu as Kent but a wider beverage selection because there’s more bar space. He describes Do Si as “traditional Korean BBQ with a Buffalo Wild Wings vibe,” and says Alki will have a sports-bar feel. “The food is only half the story – the experience is what creates the customer base,” he says. They’re hoping to be open by mid-summer, after “very limited renovations,” new paint, different furniture, and of course different signage. Do Si might eventually become a chain, says Hoang, who describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur” and notes he’s also in the grocery business, with Yellow Bee Market and Cafe. They plan to have Do Si KBBQ on Alki open 7 days a week; hours haven’t yet been finalized – the Alki location might open earlier than the Kent location currently does.
(Photo sent by Joseph)
6:56 PM: Thanks for the tip. The West Seattle low bridge – aka the Spokane Street Swing Bridge – is out of commission at the moment, for all users – the foot/bike path too – so take alternate routes.
8 PM: Live camera shows it’s open again.
Thanks to Brian for the photo! Almost exactly one year after we first told you Total Wine & More was on the way to Westwood Village, signage finally went up today at the ex-Staples spot in the shopping center’s northeast corner at 25th/Trenton. They have yet to answer our inquiries about their timeline for opening but we’re renewing those inquiries.
4:14 PM: Looking for a reason to get down to the shore on this truly springlike day? Kersti Muul tells us a “large group” of transient orcas is headed southbound across the mouth of Elliott Bay, possibly into the bay. Let us know if you see them!
4:32 PM: Update from Kersti: The orcas are southbound, passing Restoration Point, plus there’s a report of a humpback whale headed northbound past Lincoln Park.
The report and photos were sent by Erinn:
This morning at 6:50 AM, a silver Dodge Challenger stole our boxed playhouse from our carport. Located just off Beach Drive and SW Edmunds Street. They had their license plate covered so unable to get that information.
Wondering if anyone else had issues this morning. Seemed they were driving through the neighborhood slowly.
We’ll add the police report # when we get it.
(added) P.S. One other note today – new SPD Chief Shon Barnes has announced a new crime-fighting strategy.
After three days of registration, more than 100 sales are already on the list for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2025. Saturday, May 10, will be the 20th anniversary of WSCGSD, and already guaranteed to be a busy day of what we call “person-to-person recycling.” From North Admiral to South Delridge, Alki to Arbor Heights, the registered locations already span the peninsula, with all sorts of offerings (including treat and beverage sales – one sale is offering sourdough chocolate-chip cookies, another plans a matcha-drink stand). As always, WSCGSD is not one big sale, but instead many sales of all sizes, 9 am-3 pm (some starting earlier and some ending later), in hundreds of places around West Seattle, all on one day. If you’re planning to host one of those sales, you have three more weeks to register – then we lock down the list so we can make the map and guide in time for shoppers’ review and planning a week in advance. Ready to register your sale? Here’s where to go!
We are now just a little over three months until West Seattle Summer Fest fills The Junction with three days of music, shopping, food, and fun. And we’re only one week away from a new fun(draiser) to support Summer Fest music – the first-ever Rock Walk. Next Friday, April 11, the West Seattle Junction Association invites you to Rock Walk — ICYMI last month, here’s the full announcement:
You told us last year — one of the best things about Summer Fest is the music! And guess what? We heard you loud and clear. This year, we’re turning up the volume with an exciting new event: Rock Walk, a fundraiser to enhance the music programming at Summer Fest 2025!
As costs continue to rise and summer weekends fill up with community festivals, we want to ensure West Seattle Summer Fest stays on your calendar as a must-attend event. That’s why we’re bringing you Rock Walk — a night of different tastes from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries – with all proceeds supporting live music at Summer Fest.
What is Rock Walk?
Located in the heart of West Seattle Junction, Rock Walk is a dynamic tasting event featuring wine, cider, beer, and spirits.-30 businesses will serve as sip stops
-32 beverage providers (yes, two locations will have double the options!)
-12 tasting choices per person
-Exclusive perks: Your ticket includes a tasting glass, a tote bag for bottle purchases, a map of all locations, and—of course—our undying gratitude for supporting live music at Summer Fest!Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, April 11th
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Check-in Locations:
Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW
John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SWGet Your Tickets Now!
Secure yours here: Rock Walk Tickets
Go to The Junction’s website to see the Rock Walk beverage providers and pouring locations.
(SDOT photo)
SDOT has a short update on the Admiral Way Bridge seismic-strengthening project:
Here’s What Crews Are Working On:
-Concrete repairs on damaged sections of the bridge.
-Wrapping parts of the bridge in carbon fiber to make it stronger.
-Painting piers and setting up scaffolding to prepare for retrofits under the deck.Traffic Reminders
Admiral Way SW (on top of the bridge):
-Both sidewalks are open for people walking, biking, and using mobility devices.
-The work zone will change from time to time over the next several months, but we’re keeping at least one lane of Admiral Way SW open in each direction.Fairmount Ave SW Closure Reminder (below the bridge):
-Fairmount Ave SW under the bridge is closed to all travelers during construction. This closure keeps everyone safe while work happens on the bridge above, and helps our crews work efficiently.We expect to finish construction in summer 2025. The schedule could change due to weather, crew availability, or materials — we’ll keep you posted!
As reported in this previous update, the painting is a big part of why SDOT says the completion date is later than originally projected.
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