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Not a chopper

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We’ve gotten a few inquiries from readers along the lines of “What’s up with the helicopter circling over Wallingford? Are we in a war zone?”

Turns out, it’s not a helicopter at all. Instead, it’s some enormous pavement grinder grinding pavement on I-5. Dan snapped this picture of it:

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As long as you’re not sleeping, you may as well read more about it on the WSDOT web site.

(Thanks to Emily for the link.)

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

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  1. SeattleAlan October 8, 2009

    It sounds like the Goodyear Blimp is hovering outside our bedroom window at night(which is on the second floor, facing the freeway). We turn on a fan to mask the noise…
    But I-5 is a lot quieter to drive on.
    Still wondering if it is worth it, though.

  2. Mary Heim October 9, 2009

    Hopefully, the grinding won’t last too long. We noticed that the road noise, inside the car, is less on the grooved areas that the pitted out concrete. I have heard at least one complaint from someone up around 54th and mentioned it to Tim Durkan, the Fremont Neighborhood Service Center director. Apparaently, WSDOT dropped off a HUGE box of ear plugs for him to distribute to residents who are having problems with the noise generated by the grinding. Who said those guys at WSDOT don’t have a sense of humor . . .

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