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Sponsored Post Advertiser Ncompass Offering Backyard Cottage Workshop Wed., Nov. 9th

Advertiser Ncompass Offering Backyard Cottage Workshop Wed., Nov. 9th

Thinking about a backyard cottage? Want to find out more? Advertiser Ncompass Cottage Company, and their partner Microhouse, are offering another of their free, convenient, concise informational workshops... [Read more]

PHOTOS: New Sylvester Bridge Demolition Pics + Updated Detour Route

PHOTOS: New Sylvester Bridge Demolition Pics + Updated Detour Route

On Wednesday (Aug. 31) the City of Normandy Park released its latest monthly Newsletter (PDF file), which included what we think are some pretty cool photos of the demolition of Sylvester Road Bridge,... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Amazing Pics Of Demolition Aftermath Of Sylvester Road Bridge

PHOTOS: Amazing Pics Of Demolition Aftermath Of Sylvester Road Bridge

Our sister site The B-Town Blog has some amazing photos taken Thursday morning (Aug. 18th) of the aftermath of the destruction of the Sylvester Road Bridge – check it out here.  Read More →

Sylvester Bridge Replacement Contract Awarded; Should Start By ‘End Of June’

Sylvester Bridge Replacement Contract Awarded; Should Start By ‘End Of June’

As we’re previously reported, replacement work on the aging Sylvester Road Bridge is scheduled to begin as soon as “the end of June,” according to King County, and last through December (a... [Read more]

They’re Not Tearing Sylvester Bridge Down Yet – That’s Just Utility Pole Work

They’re Not Tearing Sylvester Bridge Down Yet – That’s Just Utility Pole Work

On Monday (April 25th), many drivers were forced to take a detour on Sylvester Road near where the deteriorating 1920s-era bridge will be replaced starting in June. But the detour wasn’t due to... [Read more]

Details On Sylvester Road Bridge Replacement Released By City, County

Details On Sylvester Road Bridge Replacement Released By City, County

The City of Normandy Park, along with the King County Department of Transportation, on Tuesday (Jan. 18) released numerous documents on the upcoming Sylvester Road Bridge replacement, including an overall... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Advertiser Ncompass Construction & Ncompass Cottage Company Building Big Little Houses In Normandy Park

Advertiser Ncompass Construction & Ncompass Cottage Company Building Big Little Houses In Normandy Park

We’d like to welcome aboard our humble parcel of webspace our newest advertisers, Ncompass Construction and its new division, NCompass Cottage Company. “We provide folks all over the Puget Sound... [Read more]

LETTER: New Sylvester Bridge ‘Unsafe’, ‘Example Of Poor Engineering’

LETTER: New Sylvester Bridge ‘Unsafe’, ‘Example Of Poor Engineering’

The new Sylvester Road bridge is an example of poor engineering in regards to pedestrian safety and use considerations. The new bridge design has the bridge sidewalk on the west side instead of the current... [Read more]

Sylvester Road Bridge Replacement Open House Is Thursday, Dec. 9th

Sylvester Road Bridge Replacement Open House Is Thursday, Dec. 9th

The City of Normandy Park will be holding an Open House informational meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9th about the replacement of Sylvester Road Bridge, which is slated to close in May of next year. Construction... [Read more]

Ribbon Cutting Celebration For First Ave South Enhancement Is Thursday

Ribbon Cutting Celebration For First Ave South Enhancement Is Thursday

There will be a Ribbon-Cutting Celebration for the recently-completed First Avenue South Enhancement Project on Thursday, Nov. 18th at 6pm, in front of Archery Bistro, located at 19803 First Ave South. Prior... [Read more]