The $4.7 million renovation includes a seismic retrofit and other improvements, including new public restrooms; demolition of inside tollbooths for better pedestrian flow; an inside space for the popular Commuter Comforts coffee stand; and a new heating and ventilation system.
The building is also getting a new roof and sliding doors, energy-efficient lighting and windows, and a revamped electrical system.
Keeping the busy terminal open and accessible throughout construction has been key to the project, Hadley Rodero, WSDOT spokesperson, tells the website. PHC was up to the challenge.
“As PHC became familiar with the terminal's operational needs, they streamlined their schedule and phased construction activity to maintain progress, while keeping the terminal open and functional,” Rodero says, adding that this reduced the total project completion time by six weeks and has kept it on schedule.
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