Update: Repairs coming to damaged 'Cornerstones' artwork

Repair is coming -- eventually -- to the damaged "Cornerstones" artwork at Eastlake Ave. and E. Howe Street.

Staff from the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs met last week with staff from the Seattle Department of Transportation to discuss repairs. SDOT will be taking care of the repairs. Crews replacing sidewalks at that end of Eastlake Ave. on Oct. 24 damaged the glass pieces of the artwork.

It may be after Christmas before the repaired "Cornerstone" is in place. Arts and Cultural Affairs is waiting for templates for the glass pieces from the artist, Stacy Levy. The glass company that will create the replacements is currently tied up with its holiday production. 

So, it will get done but it may take a few weeks.

In a related note, the repair project that damaged the "Cornerstones" artwork did result in a nifty new traffic island in the middle of Eastlake Ave. (see photo). The island includes reflective zebra-striped signs to alert oncoming cars to the possible presence of pedestrians.

People using the crosswalk there to get from KIRO to Azteca and back have always taken their life in their hands. The new island and warning signs should be a welcome change. If you're driving that stretch of Eastlake Ave., slow down and give the pedestrians a chance.

For the history the "Cornerstones" artwork, check out our post from early October.