76th Avenue SE Mid-Block Crossing and ADA Improvements

​​Project Status

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Project Details/Neighborhood 

• Mid-block crossing between 7620 SE 27th Street and 2690 76th Avenue SE
• Various ramps in the Town Center

​Background

The 76th Avenue SE Mid-Block Crossing and ADA Improvements project combines two projects from the City’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program: 76th Avenue SE Mid-Block Crossing Improvements and ADA Transition Plan Implementation.

The City’s ADA Transition Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2022. This plan helps guide future planning and implementation of necessary accessibility improvements throughout the City. In 2023-2024, the first project stemming from the ADA Transition Plan was completed, with 11 ADA compliant ramps constructed in the Town Center. Continuing into 2025-2026 and beyond, staff are pursuing more ADA improvement projects.

Located in the heart of the Town Center, the existing mid-block crossing between 7620 SE 27th Street and 2690 76th Avenue SE serves nearly 300 pedestrians on a given weekday. Adjacent destinations to the crossing include retail, housing, and transit facilities. A new rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB) is planned to be installed at this frequently used mid-block crossing to increase the visibility of pedestrians

Description

This project will construct up to 15 ramps throughout the Town Center to meet ADA standards and a new rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB) at the existing 76^th Avenue SE mid-block crossing.

Work also includes new sidewalk, curb and gutter, and utility lid adjustments surrounding ramp construction. 

Project Timeline

• Planning/Design (Q2 to Q4 2025)
• Construction (Q1 to Q3 2026)
• Completed (Q3 2026)

Project Budget

The project budget is estimated at $850,368

Contact

Rebecca Corigliano, Transportation Engineer, rebecca.corigliano@mercerisland.gov