The City of Burien is working on the following infrastructure projects in Burien. These community investments help build a healthy and livable community for all.
Miller Creek Daylighting Project
Location: Near South 144th Street and Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Project Details: This project relocates and daylights approximately 500 feet of stream channel that currently passes through a combination of degraded natural channel and failing culverts near South 144th Street and Des Moines Memorial Drive South. The project also provides environmental enhancements along the corridor and stormwater quality improvements for roadway runoff.
Project Status: Construction began in spring 2023 and has been temporarily shut down since February 2024 due to delays in material procurement and permit timing restrictions. Work will resume in December for 1-2 months, then pause again until summer 2025. Work is expected to be complete by fall 2025.
Fourth Avenue SW Pedestrian Improvement
Location: Fourth Avenue SW between SW 156th Street and SW 160th Street
Project Details: This project will provide pedestrian improvements for better accessibility and promotion of pedestrian safety, especially for school children. A new sidewalk will be installed on the east side of the roadway and bike lanes will be installed on both sides.
Project Status: Design work is 90% complete. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2025.
South 140th Street Trunkline Project
Location: South 140th Street between Eighth Avenue South and Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Project Details: This project will install a new stormwater trunkline along South 140th Street to accommodate existing development and facilitate future development. Project will include bioretention to address roadway impacts to water quality in nearby Miller Creek.
Project Status: Project is currently on hold. Preparing to resume final design with advertisement for construction expected in the next several months and construction to begin spring 2025.
South 136th Street Sidewalk Improvements
Location: South 136th Street between First Avenue South and Des Moines Memorial Drive South
Project Details: This project will reconstruct sidewalks on both sides of South 136th Street that have been severely damaged by mature tree roots. Existing trees will be removed, and new landscaping will be installed where space allows, existing street parking on the north side of the street will be eliminated, bike lanes will be installed, water quality features will be constructed, and a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) will be installed at Third Avenue South for pedestrian crossings.
Project Status: The project is substantially complete. Two remaining items of work include the installation of a new rain garden railing in November 2024 and planting to be completed by January 2025.
SW 148th Street Intersection Improvements
Location: SW 148th Street between Fourth Avenue SW and Sixth Avenue SW
Project Details: This project will reconstruct the traffic signal and add a northbound right turn lane at SW 148th Street and Fourth Avenue SW, construct a new traffic signal at SW 148th Street and Sixth Avenue SW, upgrade pedestrian facilities to meet accessibility (ADA) requirements, reconstruct a rockery at SW 148th Street and Fourth Avenue SW, and add pedestrian-level lighting on the south side of SW 148th Street.
Project Status: Construction to begin winter 2024 and anticipated to be complete in six months.
21st Avenue SW Stormwater Relief Project
Location: 11728 21st Ave. SW south to SW 119th Street, east along SW 119th Street to 20th Avenue SW
Project Details: The City was able to obtain a King County Flood Control grant to fund the construction of an 18-inch storm drain pipe. This new pipeline shall relieve an older one that currently conveys stormwater through the backyard of several homes and has caused significant flooding. The new pipeline also provides better accessibility and maintenance.
Project Status: Installation of 18-inch and 12-inch storm drainpipe was primarily completed in November 2024.
Lakeview Park Play Equipment Replacement
Location: Lakeview Park, 422 SW 160th St.
Project Details: The City of Burien plans to replace the playground equipment and associated park furnishings at Lakeview Park this year. Our goal is to replace the equipment within the same footprint and have play features for the 5- to 12-year-old youth age group. The equipment for the 2- to 5-year-old age group was installed in 2019 and is not due for replacement.
Project Status: Playground equipment has been selected and will be installed in 2025.
Chelsea Park Play Equipment Replacement
Location: Chelsea Park, 839 SW 136th St.
Project Details: The City of Burien plans to replace the 24-year-old playground equipment and associated park furnishings at Chelsea Park in 2025. The new equipment will fit within the existing footprint and will have age-appropriate features for the two primary age groups: 2- to 5-year-old tots and 5- to 12-year-old youth. Community feedback will be gathered beginning in 2025 to determine which features the new equipment should have.
Project Status: Community engagement to occur in 2025. Equipment will be installed between late 2025 and early 2026.
