Saturday media availabilities for SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition and public events
Published on Fri, Oct 21, 2011 by Washington State Department of Transportation – Media AdvisoryRead More County & State
SEATTLE – Opportunities abound for covering the action during the Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition activities on Saturday, Oct. 22. The media is invited to interview the two winners of WSDOT’s “One Last Shot” contest, Rat City Rollergirls and Seattle Cossacks; participate in the public walk on the viaduct; capture demolition progress and hear remarks from elected officials, including Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Media should meet at 9 a.m. at 1051 First Ave. S. Parking will be available on the west side of the building. For later arrivals, media must first check in by phone with KaDeena Yerkan or Travis Phelps (phone numbers above) for access to the site. Be prepared to wear hard hats, vests and appropriate shoes (no high heels).
Media availabilities:
1. Demolition progress
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: 1051 First Ave. S., Seattle
Visuals: Demolition work
Speakers: Matt Preedy, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct deputy program administrator, and Travis Phelps, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct construction communications manager
2. Public walk on the viaduct
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: SR 99 South Royal Brougham Way on-ramp
Speakers: KaDeena Yerkan, Alaskan Way Viaduct communications manager, and Travis Phelps, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct construction communications manager
3. “One Last Shot” contest winners
When: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: SR 99 Seneca Street on-ramp (First Avenue and Seneca Street)
Visuals: Contest winners roller skating and performing stunts on vintage motorcycles on the viaduct
Speakers: KaDeena Yerkan, Alaskan Way Viaduct communications manager, and contest winners
4. Interviews with and remarks from Gov. Chris Gregoire, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Councilmember Tom Rasmussen and Port of Seattle Commission President Bill Bryant
When: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: Construction area north of 1051 First Ave. S.
Speakers: Elected officials, KaDeena Yerkan, Alaskan Way Viaduct communications manager, and Travis Phelps, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct construction communications manager
Media should meet at 9 a.m. at 1051 First Ave. S. Parking will be available on the west side of the building. For later arrivals, media must first check in by phone with KaDeena Yerkan or Travis Phelps (phone numbers above) for access to the site. Be prepared to wear hard hats, vests and appropriate shoes (no high heels).
Media availabilities:
1. Demolition progress
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: 1051 First Ave. S., Seattle
Visuals: Demolition work
Speakers: Matt Preedy, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct deputy program administrator, and Travis Phelps, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct construction communications manager
2. Public walk on the viaduct
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: SR 99 South Royal Brougham Way on-ramp
Speakers: KaDeena Yerkan, Alaskan Way Viaduct communications manager, and Travis Phelps, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct construction communications manager
3. “One Last Shot” contest winners
When: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: SR 99 Seneca Street on-ramp (First Avenue and Seneca Street)
Visuals: Contest winners roller skating and performing stunts on vintage motorcycles on the viaduct
Speakers: KaDeena Yerkan, Alaskan Way Viaduct communications manager, and contest winners
4. Interviews with and remarks from Gov. Chris Gregoire, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Councilmember Tom Rasmussen and Port of Seattle Commission President Bill Bryant
When: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: Construction area north of 1051 First Ave. S.
Speakers: Elected officials, KaDeena Yerkan, Alaskan Way Viaduct communications manager, and Travis Phelps, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct construction communications manager
