Video: Gatewood bump on California SW finally getting fixed

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If you routinely drive California SW uphill south of Morgan Junction, you’re probably more than aware of the bumpy spot that’s been rattling drivers for a while around the crest of the hill, at California/Webster (map). Construction crews are now fixing it – that means slow going in the short run but good news in the longer run. Broadcaster New York Vinnie – who lives in the area – put together this video report:

Vinnie and your editor here worked together at Channel 13 back in the (not-so-long-ago) day; he’s got various projects going right now, and you can find him online at newyorkvinnie.com.

celeste17 April 24, 2009 (11:19 am)

I love NY Vinnie and miss hearing him on the Radio. I am not a huge fan of pro sports and I feel that the athlete salaries are way out of line and that cost gets passed onto the fans. But I liked listening to NY Vinnie. Looking forward to hearing from him more.

JumboJim April 24, 2009 (11:31 am)

I am also a fan of New “Yawhk” Vinnie. Great to see him on the blog. Unlike Celeste17 I am also a big fan of pro sports, I don’t feel athlete salaries are way out of line and am glad the costs get passed on to the fans. Who better to pay for it? If you want cheaper sports entertainment there is plenty of that out there.

rockergirl April 24, 2009 (11:45 am)

Now if we could just get Vinnie to cover all of the road HAZARDS in West Seattle – maybe they’d get fixed.

WooHooVinnie April 24, 2009 (11:46 am)

NY Vinnie for WSB road repair reports! How excellent is that?

Looking forward to additional updates from Vinnie!

56bricks April 24, 2009 (12:12 pm)

I had a 24 1/2 boat and trailer launched off my tow hitch years ago on that bump. Partially (probably mostly) my fault but I gotta give the bump some of the credit. I guess they made those safety chains for guys like me. Glad to see it geting fixed.

Donuts for all April 24, 2009 (12:52 pm)

Amen to finally getting the speed bump taken out. Can Vinnie start highlighting other road hazards please????

marty April 24, 2009 (5:07 pm)

That’s a start!! Next are the chuckholes on 35th, Avalon Way, Delridge, Beach Drive, Harbor Ave. and the winner: Fauntleroy Ave.!!!!

go vinnie April 24, 2009 (7:36 pm)

Good Job Vinnie! We have lived in Gatewood for 9 years and are SO excited about this repair! Vinnie said the first repair happened a couple of weeks ago but that big black bump has been there forever. It used to be a broken street which was also raised and hard on tires. And then they just put a bunch of asphalt over it to cover it making it worse. It’s going to feel wierd not veering to the right to go around it. Overjoyed!!

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