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68th Ave S/S 124th St Safety Improvement Project
The road reopened to traffic on October 26, 2026.
October 26, 2026: A fully repaved and restriped section of 68th Avenue S. The road is now fully open to all traffic.
Status update
November 4, 2026
On October 26, 2026, crews completed paving a half-mile section of roadway on 68th Ave S/S 124th St between Campbell Hill Elementary and Renton Ave S. The pavement in this area was cracked and in need of repairs. Crews also installed 26 ADA-compliant curb ramps to improve accessibility along the corridor.
Crews will be returning to the project site later this year to complete tree work and some planting associated with the project. Once this work is scheduled, we will update this website and MyCommute with the exact dates and times of the work.
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Project overview
King County Road Services replaced 26 outdated sidewalk curb ramps at seven intersections in Skyway. Many curb ramps along this corridor and near Campbell Hill Elementary School were over 30 years old and needed to be brought to modern standards. The improvements increase safety and usability for pedestrians and for people who use wheelchairs.
Curb ramps benefit the whole community and are used by pedestrians, those using strollers, seniors, in addition to people with physical disabilities.
In addition to replacing the curb ramps, the County paved just over a half-mile section of 68th Avenue S/S 124th Street from Campbell Hill Elementary School to Renton Avenue S with new pavement.
Project location map
Benefits of modern sidewalk curb ramps
When public spaces are improved and made more accessible, the whole community benefits. Curb ramps make it easier for people with disabilities. Ramps also make it easier for people pushing strollers, those who need to use a handcart, or people carrying heavy bags.
Our new curb ramps have detectable warning surfaces so that visually impaired pedestrians know where to safely exit the sidewalk.
Two newly installed curb ramps on 68th Avenue S in Skyway.
Budget and funding resources
The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board awarded $1,706,037 in Urban Arterial Program grant funding for this project.
Project timeline
- Design complete: fall 2025
- Construction began: July 20, 2026
- Substantial construction complete: October 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
No. The project was funded specifically for curb ramp upgrades and roadway paving and did not include a landscaping component.
However, our team replaced one tree that was removed in advance of construction. During the project, crews discovered that some nearby trees had shallow roots extending into the roadway and sidewalk areas. As a result, additional trees may need to be removed. If this happens, replacement trees will be planted near the project site whenever feasible.
Photos
October 22, 2026: Crews working for King County are painting road arrows at the turn lane on 68th Avenue S and S 118th Street in Skyway.
October 16, 2026: Crews working for King County pour concrete around a utility hole on 68th Avenue S. Earlier in the project, crews lowered the utility structure to prevent damage during griding work ahead of paving.
October 13, 2026: Crews using a compaction steel roller to flatten the overlay and ensure a smooth surface.
October 7, 2026: Crews grinding 68th Avenue S. Without grinding, repeatedly adding new asphalt on top of the old surface would gradually raise the road.
September 22, 2026: Freshly poured concrete for the curb and gutter at S 124th Street in Skyway.
September 21, 2026: Contractor crews working for King County are forming the curb and gutter, which will be poured with concrete in the next step.
September 8, 2026: Specialized machines remove an existing ADA curb ramp.
August 17, 2026: Crews working for King County are preparing the foundation for the curb and gutter, as well as sidewalk and a new ADA curb ramp at S 124th Street, in Skyway.
S 124th Street in Skyway is old and cracked. Crews have patched potholes many times and the road is ready for fresh pavement. Photo from Google Maps.
ADA Curb Ramps were recently (summer 2025) upgraded in White Center. The new curb ramps in Skyway will look very similar. This photo is from a new curb ramp at the corner of 15th Ave SW and SW 98th St.