King County releases official Burke-Gilman detour
Just five days before the trail is set to close for the summer, King County has released the officially-approved and signed detour route. It is even longer and more out circuitous than the original...
View ArticleBurke-Gilman detour alternatives (that don’t include driving) – UPDATED
Following the release of the official Burke-Gilman Trail detour between Log Boom Park and the Seattle border, even King County said not to take it. The closure is scheduled to start tomorrow (June 15)...
View ArticleHow was day one of the Burke-Gilman closure? + VIDEO
Well, it’s day two of the Burke-Gilman Trail closure. How is it going so far? How was the detour? Were there open spaces on the bus bike racks? Were there any conflicts between buses and bicyclists in...
View ArticleBurke-Gilman paving has begun, delays possible near Log Boom Park
From King County Parks The paving has finally begun on the Trail reconstruction that has put several miles of the Burke-Gilman Trail just north of Seattle out of commission all summer and fall. People...
View ArticleLarge Burke-Gilman Trail project running more than a month behind
From King County Parks Bad news for Burke-Gilman Trail users who have been dealing with a nasty detour: Work on the trail is not expected to be fully complete until January 31. Reader Lori M noted the...
View ArticleTimes: Burke-Gilman project way over budget
Paving the trail earlier this year. Image from King County Parks Not only is the large reconstruction of the Burke-Gilman Trail north of Seattle behind schedule, but costs have almost doubled, the...
View ArticleSmall stretch of Burke-Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park opens in time for Xmas
From King County Parks King County Parks has a Christmas present for Burke-Gilman Trail users. The eastern-most section of the closed trail is completed and open, connecting Ballinger Way and Log Boom...
View ArticleKing County Parks: Burke-Gilman reopening delayed another week
Photo of finished section of trail from King County Parks The goal of reopening the Burke-Gilman Trail from Seattle to Log Boom Park has been delayed another week. Originally expected to be open in...
View ArticleBurke-Gilman Trail will reopen Friday at noon
Image from King County Parks No number of exclamation marks could accurately express the excitement of this news. The Burke-Gilman Trail will reopen tomorrow at noon after being closed for nearly eight...
View ArticleBurke-Gilman official grand opening Tuesday
The Burke-Gilman Trial has been open for weeks, but now King County is making it official (though you may have to leave work early to catch it): Join us on March 13 at NE 165th St and the trail. Ribbon...
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