The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announces the early opening of Mercer Street and Broad Street to traffic as part of the West Phase of the Mercer Corridor project.

The early openings of both roadways are possible due to crews efficiently completing traffic shifts on Mercer Street in preparation for demolishing the east half of the SR 99 bridge over Mercer Street and widening Mercer Street between 5^th Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N.

The new configuration of Mercer Street is now in effect and travelers can expect the following changes to the corridor:

• Mercer Street reduced to two eastbound lanes between 4^th Avenue N and 9^th Avenue N.
• Local access maintained at Taylor Avenue N.
• The sidewalk on the north side of Mercer Street is closed between 5^th Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N. The sidewalk on the south side of Mercer Street will remain open.
• Broad Street open to two-way traffic.

Please note, SR 99 will remain closed through approximately 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, crews work to complete shifting travel lanes to the west side of the roadway and re-striping lanes.

Detour information available for Mercer Street lane restrictions

A detour map illustrating Mercer Street lane restrictions is available online for vehicles at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/mercercorridor.htm.

Contact:   SDOT media Hotline at 206-684-3151.