Glacier Parking Lot Improvements

October 26, 2024 Update –Construction is almost complete at the Glacier Parking Lot! You are cordially invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the near-completion of the Glacier parking lot (i.e., the Old DOT lot). Light refreshments will be provided. Event Details: Date: Friday, November 15, 2024; Time: 10:00 AM; Location: 170 US Hwy 2 (near the covered pay kiosk). We look forward to seeing you there!

June 9, 2024 Update – KRCI, the project contractor, continues excavation efforts across the site and have also begun prepping the foundation for the new restroom facility. Utility excavation work is anticipated to begin the week of June 10 (the start date is tentative and subject to change). Alley access will be impacted. Closures and traffic impacts should be anticipated.

May 29, 2024 Update – Construction is underway! As the contractor continues excavation efforts across the site, they have also begun prepping the foundation for the new restroom facility. Utility excavation work is anticipated to begin the week of June 10 (the start date is tentative and subject to change). Alley access will be impacted. Closures and traffic impacts should be anticipated. Curious about where to park an RV or oversized vehicle in (or near) Leavenworth this summer? Check out this RV parking quick reference guide.

May 16, 2024 Update – The Glacier Parking Lot will be CLOSED for construction starting Monday, May 20, 2024. Parking will be unavailable until the project is completed. Site work will be conducted Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. (four 10-hour days). Structure work for the restroom building will be conducted Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The contractor will perform onsite dust control measures during construction. The sidewalk and Link Transit bus stop along US Highway 2 adjacent to the parking lot will remain accessible until the end of July. Construction is anticipated to be completed in early winter this year.

April 20, 2024 Update – The Glacier Parking Lot (P6) Improvement project was advertised to bidders beginning on 2/7/2024. The engineer’s estimate of probable construction costs was $3,300,744.96. Seven (7) bids were received on March 14, 2024, with bids ranging from $3,017,174.07 to $3,588,664.19 including Washington State sales tax. KRCI was the lowest responsible bidder with a bid totaling $3,017,174.07 including Washington State sales tax. During the regular City Council meeting on 3/26/2024, the Leavenworth City Council accepted the construction bid and authorized Mayor Florea to execute a contract with KRCI. The project is currently undergoing final contracting requirements. Following contract completion, KRCI will provide an anticipated schedule of work and associated timeline for construction.

March 5, 2024 Update –This project is currently out to bid. Read more at Invitation to Bid – Front Street Park Restrooms & Stairway Expansion – City of Leavenworth.