PLEASE NOTE: Starting January 14, 2019, we will retire the On the Move blog channel and all traffic advisory blogs will be posted on the SDOT blog channel.
Visit our SDOT blog for traffic advisories.
Multi-Modal Improvements Coming to Green Lake & Wallingford!
The Green Lake and Wallingford Paving & Multi-Modal Improvements project has been out talking to the community about changes coming to Green Lake and Wallingford. Design is nearly complete, and we’ve made changes based on the design feedback we heard from the community earlier this year.
Map of Green Lake and Wallingford paving area; new/upgraded bike facilities and connections with existing bike facilities; and on-street parking removal.
What we heard
In July, more than 670 people joined us at drop-in sessions and many visited our online open house, to learn about streetscape improvements and give feedback.
In review of design and construction planning, we heard support for our general safety and mobility goals, and some suggestions for changes. We’ve summarized everything we heard and our response to the feedback; for details, read our Feedback and Action Plan: What We Heard and What We’re Doing document!
Some changes based on your feedback.
Improving safety for people walking on N 40th St | We’re adding rapid flashing beacons and repairing some stretches of sidewalk on 40th.
Reviewing east-west bike connections in Wallingford | We’re taking a step back to reconsider the design for bike improvements on N 40th St. In the coming months, we’ll evaluate other potential improvements to east-west bike connections in Wallingford.
Evaluating options for people walking and biking through the N 50th St, Stone Way N, and E Green Lake Way N intersection | We’re looking at ways to make improvements at this intersection by clearly marking crossings and improving visibility and sightlines.
Partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation to explore an alternative to the planned bike improvements on Green Lake Way N | Our original design included a new signal on Green Lake Way N at N 52nd St. We’re now partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation to explore transforming a portion of the planting strip bordering the Lower Woodland Parks Playfield parking lot into a 1-way protected bike lane.
Making the NE Ravenna Blvd, NE 71st St and E Green Lake Way N intersection more predictable | We’re squaring up this intersection as much as possible by adding curb bulbs and widening the west side sidewalk. We’re also adding a rapid flashing beacon one block south of the intersection.
Improving safety and visibility at intersections | We’re adding “no parking” signs 20 feet from all intersections in the project area; on the north side of N 80th St on either side of the Ashworth Ave N intersection, we’ll add paint and post curb bulbs to improve visibility.
Reducing speed limits to improve traffic safety for all | We’ll post a 25 MPH speed limit around the east side of Green Lake, which is a reduction from the current 30 MPH speed limit.
Visit the project web site for details!
What’s next.
We’ll continue to engage you this fall and next year as we prepare for construction. This includes opportunities for public comment in early 2019 regarding bike improvements on N 40th St.
We anticipate completing the design by the end of 2018, beginning construction in late spring of 2019, and completing the project in 2020. For more information, please visit our project webpage.
Sept. 21 | Seattle PARK(ing) Day – JOIN US!
Did you know that there are over 485 parks in Seattle… and for one day only on September 21, we are adding 62 more!
Globally – Locally.
Friday, September 21 is PARK(ing) Day, a one-day international event that began in 2005. On-street parking spaces are temporarily transformed into pop-up parks, a global idea providing opportunities to showcase locally!
Our PARK(ing) Day is part of the Seattle Design Festival, two weeks of citywide activities, tours, presentations, workshops and exhibits exploring the role of design in our city.
Creative, compelling, unusual fun!
PARK(ing) Day pop-up parks feature a variety of activities, including games, crafts, photo booths, and treats! We’ve seen everything from art installations to live music, and from an urban jungle to a swimming pool (no water involved). 😊
Participate!
Pop-up parks offer a place to relax and enjoy our public spaces, just like our permanent parks around Seattle. By participating in PARK(ing) Day, you have the chance to connect with community members, express yourself creatively, and most importantly, enjoy yourself!
Find a Pop-Up Park.
Click to access interactive map.
Wondering where you can find a pop-up park on September 21? Check out our interactive map to find a pop-up park near you.
Along with the parks hosted all over the city, we’ve created neighborhood clusters of pop-up parks in seven neighborhoods in Seattle. Clusters allow you to visit multiple parks at a time and enjoy everything the neighborhood has to offer. This year, clusters are located in:
• Beacon Hill
• Capitol Hill
• Delridge
• University District
• Lake City
• Rainier Beach
• Pioneer Square
Parks will be popping up all over the city from 9 AM – 7 PM; refer to the interactive map for hours, and then RSVP to the event on Facebook and share with your friends!
Pop-ups with the most votes…
When you check out pop-up parks on PARK(ing) Day, be sure to note which ones you like best and why… because on event day, you’ll be able to vote (online survey) for your favorites in each of three categories:
- Most creative use of space,
- Most connected to community, and
- Most interactive programming.
If you want to help celebrate the PARK(ing) Day award winners, swing by the celebratory after-party, hosted at the Center for Architecture and Design from 7 – 9 PM. We can’t wait to see who wins and honor ingenuity!
If you’d like to participate in PARK(ing) Day next year, be sure to keep an eye on our PARK(ing) Day program page. If you have any questions, please contact Kadie Bell Sata at kadie.bell@seattle.gov or at 206-386-4575.
What’s Moving Seattle | This Week
Ed Sheeran. 50,000 people. Just puttin’ that out there. But that’s Saturday. For more on other events and projects moving Seattle around, read below; and remember to check out our Weekender edition for any updates to what we know today!
MON-THURS, AUGUST 20-24
8/21/18 image of SR 99 Tunnel Connections South | by OxBlue for www.wsdot.wa.gov
Excavation work is closing 1st Ave S, from S King St to Railroad Way, nightly from 10 PM to 5 AM, through Thursday morning, as nearby SR 99 Tunnel Connections South work continues.
NB I-5 is closing 3 left lanes from Ship Canal Bridge to Ravenna, 9 PM to 5 AM nightly, through Thursday morning.
WSDOT has more details on active I-5 projects in King County. The final weekend closure for Revive I-5 is set for Sept 14 – 16
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
Image by Mariners Baseball | www.mlb.com/mariners
Seattle Mariners are up against the Houston Astros again at Safeco Field. First pitch: 7:10 PM. Estimated attendance: 22,000.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
Image by Seattle Opera | bit.ly/2LeBhnb
Seattle Opera presents The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess at McCaw Hall on Wednesday, 7:30 PM to 11 PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000.
Seattle Mariners are up against the Houston Astros for the 3rd time this week, at Safeco Field. First pitch: 1:10 PM. Estimated attendance: 34,000.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
Image courtesy of KeyArena | www.keyarena.com
Smashing Pumpkins are at KeyArena! 7PM – 10PM. Estimated attendance: 10,000.
Seattle Opera presents The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess at McCaw Hall on Friday, 7:30 PM to 11 PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
Image by Century Link Field | www.centurylinkfield.com
The Ed Sheeran North America Tour 2018 comes to CenturyLink Field Saturday night. Gates open at 5 PM for this 7 PM to 10 PM show. Estimated attendance: 50,000 fans!
SLU Night Market is back, on 9th Ave N between Denny Way and John St, 4 PM to 10 PM. Estimated attendance: 1,000.
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Yesler Terrace Park at 835 Yesler Way, Saturday. Event hours: 11AM to 3PM – with a ribbon cutting at noon. Estimated attendance: 400.
Belltown Crush Block Party brings the beer and wine festival to Bell St, between 4th and 2nd avenues. Event hours: 3 PM to 7 PM. Estimated attendance: 700.
Seattle Opera presents The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess at McCaw Hall on Friday, 7:30 PM to 11 PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000.
SAT & SUN, AUGUST 25-26
Addition rendering image by WSCC | www.wsccaddition.com
Olive Way will be closed at Terry and detoured to Howell St for demolition work, Aug 25 & 26, as part of the project to build an addition to the Washington State Convention Center. Utility work continues through the fall, with the bus layover loop at 9th Ave, between Olive and Pine streets, now open. Meanwhile, multiple lanes of Boren Ave from Howell to Olive remain closed overnight (8 PM – 5 AM), to install a large electrical vault under the street.
NB SR 99, Spokane St to Western, is closed near Battery Street Tunnel this weekend, from 10 PM Friday through 5 AM Monday. Traffic is expected to be detoured to 4th .
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
Image by Seattle Storm | http://storm.wnba.com/
The Seattle Storm has a WNBA Playoff Game at KeyArena on Sunday. Tip-off and opponent TBA. Estimated attendance: 6,000.
Seattle Children’s Park to Park Swim, from Matthews Beach to O.O. Denny Park in Kirkland, starts at 7:30 AM, and wraps up by 11 AM.
Seattle Marathon Summer 5K/10K Race is at Seward Park, 8:30 AM to 12 PM. Estimated attendance: 900.
Cosmo 7K run and 5K run & walk is Sunday along Alki Beach, in West Seattle; 9:30 AM to 11 AM. Estimated attendance: 1,000.
Kawabe SummerFest! kicks off at 11 AM and runs through 4:30 PM, on 18th Ave S, between S Main St and S Washington St. Estimated attendance: 475.
Celebrate Little Saigon at the annual festival, 11 AM – 7 PM Sunday. Enjoy Vietnamese-American food, culture, and entertainment! Event will close S King St between 10th and 12th avenues south. Estimated attendance: 350.
Sneak Peak @ Next Week…
Image by Seahawks Football | www.seahawks.com
August 30 | Seattle Seahawks vs. Oakland Raiders, CenturyLink Field
August 31 – September 2 | Bumbershoot at Seattle Center.
August 31 – September 3 | PAX West at WSCC (9th Ave, Pike to Pine, closed)
September 14 – 17 | Partial NB I-5 closure, details TBA.
More Info…
The Seattle Special Events Office has a great collection of calendars to keep you in the know. For updated event and advisory info, check out our Weekender Edition at the end of this week! For more details on travel impacts, visit our construction look-ahead and traveler’s map links, or…
Contact us!
What’s Moving Seattle | This Week
Jack White kicks it off in Seattle this week, later followed by Hemp Fest, Hot Sauce, and Halestorm; Oh My! Get in the moment with one of these action options–and act with an informed travel plan (a.k.a. construction aware).
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
Featured image by CenturyLink Field | bit.ly/2B3yWM9
Jack White concert: At WaMu Theater. 8 PM – 11 PM. Doors open at 7 PM. Estimated attendance: 7,000.
Denny Substation project work has travel impacts to be aware of starting today, through Sunday:
- August 13 – 15, 7 AM – 3 PM | Pontius Ave N fully closed, between Republican and John streets, to complete pavement markings.
- August 13 – 17, 24/7 | Thomas St will be closed, between Terry and Westlake avenues north, for full roadway restoration.
- August 13 – 17, 7AM – 3PM | Thomas St will be fully closed, between Pontius and Fairview avenues north, to complete pavement markings.
- August 15 – 17, 7AM – 3PM | Minor Ave N will be fully closed, between Republican and John streets, to complete pavement markings.
- August 18 – 19, 9 AM – 7 PM | Republican St will be closed, between Fairview and Minor avenues north, for duct bank installation.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
Featured image by Pike Place Market Foundation | pikeplacemarketfoundation.org/events
Seattle Gift Show: At Washington State Convention Center. Show hours: 9 AM to 5 PM. Estimated attendance: 6,000.
Hempfest: 27th annual cannabis festival at Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks on Seattle’s waterfront. Festival hours are 12 PM – 8 PM. Estimated attendance: 30,000.
Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market: Annual dinner at the Pike Place Market to benefit the Pike Place Market Foundation. Event hours are 7 PM to 11 PM. Pike Place will close at 8 AM Friday morning. Estimated attendance: 1,600.
Seattle Mariners vs. LA Dodgers: At Safeco Field. First Pitch: 7:10 PM. Estimated attendance: 40,000.
Halestorm + In This Moment concert: At WaMu Theater. 8 PM – 11 PM. Doors open at 7 PM. Estimated attendance: 7,000.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
Featured image by The World is Fun | www.theworldisfun.org
Seattle Gift Show: At Washington State Convention Center. Show hours: 9 AM to 5 PM. Estimated attendance: 6,000.
Hempfest: 27th annual cannabis festival at Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks on Seattle’s waterfront. Festival hours are 10 AM – 8 PM. Estimated attendance: 30,000.
Big Day of Play: Free event presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation. At Rainier Community Center and Playfields. Event hours are 11 AM to 5 PM. Estimated attendance: 2,600.
Hot Sauce Fest: Free event at Ballard Commons Park features the best hot sauces, food trucks and entertainment. Event hours are 11 AM to 10 PM. Estimated attendance: 2,150.
Boogie Up the Block: Free all-day urban arts event in Seattle’s Central District. Event will close E. Fir St. between 12th Ave. and 14th Ave. Event hours are 12 PM to 8 PM. Estimated attendance: 300.
Washington Beer BBQ: At SLU Discovery Center. Event hours are 12 PM to 6 PM. Estimated attendance: 2,000.
Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy: At CenturyLink Field. 1 PM – 3 PM. Estimated attendance: 35,000.
Mercer x Summit Block Party: Free all ages music and art event on Summit Ave. between Mercer and Roy St. Event hours are 1 PM to 11 PM. Estimated attendance: 875.
Liberty or Death – Rally Against Left Wing Violence: Rally at Seattle City Hall. 3 PM – 8 PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000.
Belltown Block Party: Event will close 2nd Ave. between Blanchard and Lenora Streets. 5 PM – 2 AM. Estimated attendance: 730.
Seattle Mariners vs. LA Dodgers: At Safeco Field. First Pitch: 7:10 PM. Estimated attendance: 43,000.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
Featured image by Hempfest | www.hempfest.org
Seattle Gift Show: At Washington State Convention Center. Show hours: 9 AM to 5 PM. Estimated attendance: 6,000.
Viking Dash 5K, 10K, 15K: At Magnuson Park. Event hours: 9:30 AM to 12 PM. Estimated attendance: 350.
Hempfest: 27th annual cannabis festival at Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks on Seattle’s waterfront. Festival hours are 10 AM – 8 PM. Estimated attendance: 30,000.
Seattle Mariners vs. LA Dodgers: At Safeco Field. First Pitch: 1:10 PM. Estimated attendance: 40,000.
More Travel Details…
- August 17 – 19, 24/7 | 2nd Ave will be reduced to 2 lanes, from Pike to Union streets, for roadway reconstruction.
- August 17 – 31, 24/7 | NB 1st Ave S will be closed, from S Washington to Cherry streets, for utility relocation.
- August 18 – 19, 9 AM – 5 PM | 5th Ave will be closed, between Union and University streets, for construction involving crane work.
- August 18 – 19, 24/7 | 35th Ave NE will be fully closed, from NE 45th to NE 55th streets, for paving work.
Sneak Peak @ Next Week…
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros at Safeco Field:
- August 20, 7:10 PM – 10 PM
- August 21, 7:10 PM – 10 PM
- August 22, 1:10 PM – 4 PM
The Smashing Pumpkins concert at Key Arena, August 24, 7 PM – 10 PM.
Belltown Crush Block Party Beer and Wine Festival, on Bell St between 4th and 2nd avenues, August 25, 3 PM – 7 PM.
The South Lake Union Night Market will close 9th Ave, John St to Denny Way, August 25, 4 PM – 10 PM.
Seattle Children’s Park to Park Swim, from Matthews Beach to O.O. Denny Park in Kirkland, August 26, 7:30 AM – 11 AM.
Seattle Marathon Summer 5K/10K Race at Seward Park, August 26, 8:30 AM – 12 PM.
Cosmo 7K and 5K run & walk along Alki Beach in West Seattle, August 26, 9:30 AM – 11 AM.
Kawabe SummerFest! on 18th Ave S, August 26, 11 AM – 3 PM.
Celebrate Little Saigon 2018, at 1025 S King Street, August 26, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
More Info…
The Seattle Special Events Office has a great collection of calendars to keep you in the know. For updated event and advisory info, check out our Weekender Edition at the end of this week! For more details on travel impacts, visit our construction look-ahead and traveler’s map links, or…
Contact us!
What’s moving Seattle | Weekender
Here’s a wrap of what’s moving Seattle this weekend!
Get ready, Seattle! The Capitol Hill Block Party and Bite of Seattle are happening this weekend. Add daily Mariner and Sounders games, a festival, a parade, and 5k runs and that number blows up to 100k people having fun outside. As you guessed it – this could cause some challenges on how you get around. So know before you go. Scan this!
Friday, July 20
Featured CHBP Image by The Drainage | http://bit.ly/2KZDbge
Bite of Seattle: Annual food festival at Seattle Center. 11 AM to 9 PM. About 40k attending.
Capitol Hill Block Party: Annual, 3-day music festival and block party held each July in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event will close E Pike St between Broadway and 12th avenues, and 10th and 11th avenues between E Union St and E Pine St. 3 PM to 11:59 PM. About 9k attending.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox: 7:10 to 10 PM at Safeco Field. About 36k attending.
UPDATED: Nighttime WB I-90 bridge closures planned for this weekend are now canceled. There are still WB I-90 closures planned for next weekend between Island Crest Way and I-5:
- 11 PM Saturday, July 28 until 7 AM Sunday, July 29.
- 10:30 PM Sunday, July 29 until 4:30 AM Monday, July 30.
Saturday, July 21
Featured image by Bite of Seattle | http://bit.ly/2ml6hI5
Zero Hour Seattle Youth Climate March: 9 AM rally at Garfield Community Center Playfield followed by 10:30 AM march to Judkins Park. About 2k attending.
Refuse to Abuse 5K: Fundraiser to benefit the Washington Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 5K will start on sidewalks outside Safeco Field and finish inside the ball field. 9 to 11 AM. About 2k attending.
Dog Days of Summer 5K: 5K fun run in Magnuson Park to benefit Emerald City Pet Rescue. 9:30 to 11 AM. About 250 attending.
West Seattle Grand Parade: Annual Seafair sponsored parade on California Ave SW between SW Lander and SW Edmunds streets. 11 AM to 2 PM. About 2.5k attending.
Bite of Seattle: Annual food festival at Seattle Center. 11 AM to 9 PM. About 40k attending.
Capitol Hill Block Party: Annual, 3-day music festival and block party held each July in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event will close E Pike St between Broadway and 12th avenues, and 10th and 11th avenues between E Union and E Pine streets. 1 to 11:59 PM. About 9k attending.
Seattle Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: At CenturyLink Field. 1 to 3 PM. About 40k attending.
Bon Odori Festival: Annual summer festival at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (1427 S. Main St). 4 to 10 PM. About 2.5k attending.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox: At Safeco Field. 7:10 to 10 PM. About 36k attending.
Construction: Crews will close 4th Ave from University to Union streets for crane work. 11 PM – 5 AM.
Construction: Crews will close Republican St between Fairview and Minor aveenues N for duct bank installation. 9 AM – 7 PM.
Sunday, July 22
Featured image by Jameson Florence | http://bit.ly/2Lre1TN
Seafair Triathlon: Seattle’s only triathlon, taking place on the shores of Lake Washington at Seward Park. 6:30 AM to 1 PM. About 1.6k attending.
Bite of Seattle: Annual food festival at Seattle Center. 11 AM to 8 PM. About 40k attending.
St. James Cathedral Parish Picnic: Annual parish picnic will close Terry Ave between Columbia and Marion streets. 11:30 AM to 3 PM. About 500 attending.
Wekfest: Car show at CenturyLink Field Event Center featuring over 350 pre-screened European, Japanese, and Domestic aftermarket builds. 1 to 6 PM. About 2k attending.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox: At Safeco Field. 1:10 to 4 PM. About 35k attending.
Capitol Hill Block Party: Annual 3-day music festival and block party held each July in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event will close E Pike St between Broadway and 12th avenues, and 10th and 11th avenues between E Union and E Pine streets. 3 to 11 PM. About 9k attending.
Bon Odori Festival: Annual summer festival at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (1427 S. Main St). 3 to 8 PM. About 1.5k attending.
Chinatown Seafair Parade: Annual community parade hosted by The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Route will use S King and S. Weller streets between 8th and 5th avenues S. 7 to 9 PM. About 9k attending.
Admiral Way Ramp Closure: We’re closing the W Seattle Admiral Way ramp for vegetation maintenance. 7 AM to 4 PM. Follow posted detour signs. Buses will use lower Spokane Bridge for W Seattle routes.
Construction: Crews will close 4th Ave from University to Union streets for crane work. 11 PM – 5 AM.
Construction: Crews will close Republican St between Fairview and Minor avenues N for duct bank installation. 9 AM – 7 PM.
Construction: Crews will close Yesler Way between 4th and 6th avenues for crane work. 9 AM – 5 PM.
UPDATED: Nighttime WB I-90 bridge closures planned for this weekend are now canceled. There are still WB I-90 closures planned for next weekend between Island Crest Way and I-5:
- 11 PM Saturday, July 28 until 7 AM Sunday, July 29.
- 10:30 PM Sunday, July 29 until 4:30 AM Monday, July 30.
Next week preview.
July 24 – 25: Seattle Mariners vs San Francisco Giants at Safeco Field.
July 28: Seafair Torchlight Parade, Seattle Center to SODO via 4th Ave. 7:30 – 11 PM.
July 28 – 29: WB I-90 will be fully closed from Island Crest Way in Mercer Island to I-5 in Seattle. 11 PM – 7 AM.
July 29 – 30: WB I-90 will be fully closed from Island Crest Way in Mercer Island to I-5 in Seattle. 10:30 PM – 4:30 AM.
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What’s moving Seattle this week?
It’s time to party in our streets!
Get ready, Seattle! The Capitol Hill Block Party and Bite of Seattle are happening this week. Add daily Mariner and Sounders games, a festival, a parade, and 5k runs and that number blows up to 100k people having fun outside. As you guessed it – this could cause some challenges on how you get around. So know before you go. Scan this! Then check back on Thursday for our Weekender Edition updates and then scan again.
Tuesday, July 17
Landscaping Interbay, SLU, & W Seattle: One lane closure from the on/off ramp from/to 15th Ave W. 8 AM to 3:30 PM.
Landscaping Interbay, SLU, & W Seattle: Southbound outside lane closure of 15th Ave W. 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Wednesday, July 18
Median Maintenance: Both NB and SB Harbor Ave SW will shift to the parking lanes, between SW Spokane St and SW Harbor Lane. 9 AM to 3:30 PM.
Thursday, July 19
Median Maintenance: Both NB and SB Harbor Ave SW will shift to the parking lanes, between SW Spokane St and SW Harbor Lane. 9 AM to 3:30 PM.
Friday, July 20
Featured CHBP Image by The Drainage | http://bit.ly/2KZDbge
Bite of Seattle: Annual food festival at Seattle Center. 11 AM to 9 PM. About 40k attending.
Capitol Hill Block Party: Annual, 3-day music festival and block party held each July in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event will close E Pike St between Broadway and 12th avenues, and 10th and 11th avenues between E Union St and E Pine St. 3 PM to 11:59 PM. About 9k attending.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox: 7:10 to 10 PM at Safeco Field. About 36k attending.
Saturday, July 21
Featured image by Bite of Seattle | http://bit.ly/2ml6hI5
Zero Hour Seattle Youth Climate March: 9 AM rally at Garfield Community Center Playfield followed by 10:30 AM march to Judkins Park. About 2k attending.
Refuse to Abuse 5K: Fundraiser to benefit the Washington Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 5K will start on sidewalks outside Safeco Field and finish inside the ball field. 9 to 11 AM. About 2k attending.
Dog Days of Summer 5K: 5K fun run in Magnuson Park to benefit Emerald City Pet Rescue. 9:30 to 11 AM. About 250 attending.
West Seattle Grand Parade: Annual Seafair sponsored parade on California Ave SW between SW Lander and SW Edmunds streets. 11 AM to 2 PM. About 2.5k attending.
Bite of Seattle: Annual food festival at Seattle Center. 11 AM to 9 PM. About 40k attending.
Capitol Hill Block Party: Annual, 3-day music festival and block party held each July in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event will close E Pike St between Broadway and 12th avenues, and 10th and 11th avenues between E Union and E Pine streets. 1 to 11:59 PM. About 9k attending.
Seattle Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: At CenturyLink Field. 1 to 3 PM. About 40k attending.
Bon Odori Festival: Annual summer festival at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (1427 S. Main St). 4 to 10 PM. About 2.5k attending.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox: At Safeco Field. 7:10 to 10 PM. About 36k attending.
Sunday, July 22
Featured image by Jameson Florence | http://bit.ly/2Lre1TN
Seafair Triathlon: Seattle’s only triathlon, taking place on the shores of Lake Washington at Seward Park. 6:30 AM to 1 PM. About 1.6k attending.
Bite of Seattle: Annual food festival at Seattle Center. 11 AM to 8 PM. About 40k attending.
St. James Cathedral Parish Picnic: Annual parish picnic will close Terry Ave between Columbia and Marion streets. 11:30 AM to 3 PM. About 500 attending.
Wekfest: Car show at CenturyLink Field Event Center featuring over 350 pre-screened European, Japanese, and Domestic aftermarket builds. 1 to 6 PM. About 2k attending.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox: At Safeco Field. 1:10 to 4 PM. About 35k attending.
Capitol Hill Block Party: Annual 3-day music festival and block party held each July in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event will close E Pike St between Broadway and 12th avenues, and 10th and 11th avenues between E Union and E Pine streets. 3 to 11 PM. About 9k attending.
Bon Odori Festival: Annual summer festival at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (1427 S. Main St). 3 to 8 PM. About 1.5k attending.
Chinatown Seafair Parade: Annual community parade hosted by The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Route will use S King and S. Weller streets between 8th and 5th avenues S. 7 to 9 PM. About 9k attending.
Admiral Way Ramp Closure: We’re closing the W Seattle Admiral Way ramp for vegetation maintenance. 7 AM to 4 PM. Follow posted detour signs. Buses will use lower Spokane Bridge for W Seattle routes.
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Go Zen | I-5 closure this weekend
While I-5 is reviving, so should you.
Does anyone else need to recover from the 4th of July holiday?🙋🏾♂️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽♂️While I-5 is reviving, here’s an idea…you should take time to revive you and yours!
In case you missed it in our early week edition of What’s Moving Seattle, we announced the next big #ReviveI5 (NB I-5) closure starting this Friday from 8 PM through Monday 5 AM. All NB I-5 lanes from W Seattle Bridge off-ramp to Seneca St will be closed. It happened once already, and Seattle…you were #totallybrilliant!
Staycate with some in-town activities.
Visit for the day or whole weekend!
Join this Saturday or Sunday:
- The Seattle to Portland Bike Ride (Saturday)
- The Queen Anne Helping Fun Run (Saturday)
- The Swedish Summer Run & Walk (Sunday)
Relax at:
The Chinatown-International District for the Dragon Fest Saturday and Sunday, in S King St/Hing Hay Park.
Have kids?
Participate in Saturday’s Wallingford Family Parade or go be a Viking at the Nordic Museum’s Viking Days! (Norse attire encouraged)
Open your mind up to options. Accept and embrace the closure!😉 Join the revival, and bring snacks…we did more than just survive June 1-4. Seattle, you were resilient!
Image by Pixabay.com | Ancient Asian Architecture
If you have to travel north or south, use transit, walk, or bike your way around to reduce congestion stre
ss! If your bus gets stuck in congestion – be prepared. Have your favorite music, a good book, smartphone game, or a tablet to work on. And if you’re driving, click the alternate routes map to the right, for suggested pathways.
Psych yourself up for delays, and zen out…. knowing that this is the last full Revive I-5 closure of the summer….the final project weekend, Aug. 10-12, is a mere partial NB I-5 reduction. Just a piker.
What’s Moving Seattle This Week?
This week in Seattle.
What do we know? Read it below! Then on Thursday eve check out our Weekender Edition, for updates.
Asphalt’s outta’ there!
East side of Fauntleroy Way SW along Fairmount Park | July 2, 2018
Updated parking restrictions.
FRI 6.29 → FRI 7.6 | With several strikes breaking up the asphalt, it’s out! Today crews began prepping Fauntleroy Wy SW near Fairmount for a new concrete sidewalk. Dry weather could bring a concrete home-run by COB July 6.
E side parking lane/bike lane closed July 2, 3, 5, and 6 from 8 AM to 4 PM. UPDATE: Parking allowed–outside of work hours; all day July 4; and Sat/Sun while concrete cures.
Colman Dock-S Jackson St.
SUN 7.1 → the year 2023! | The drive-on entrance to Colman Dock is now at S Jackson St and Alaskan Wy S–closer to Pioneer Square. The change 6-blocks south is for drivers only, during Colman Dock construction the next 5 years. All vehicles use S Jackson St entrance. No changes to pedestrian and bicycle entrances.
WED 7.4 → Labor Day | Public parking will be available in front of the passenger terminal building, between Madison St and Yesler Way.
No changes to pedestrian and bicycle entrances.
6th Ave nocturnal paving.
Image by Google Maps
MON 7.2 → TUES 7.3 | The I-5 NB off-ramp at Seneca St will be closed for paving work on 6th Ave, happening between Marion and Madison streets; between Spring and University streets; and at the Cherry St and the James St intersections. NB I-5 off-ramp at Seneca fully closed 10 PM → 4 AM. Travel lane and parking restrictions 6 PM → 6 AM.
#TrueToTheBlue Fireworks Night.
TUES 7.3 | After the Mariners vs. Angels game at Safeco Field Tuesday night, stick around for fireworks! First pitch is at 7:10 PM. Approximately 36,000 people anticipated. Heavy SODO traffic expected! Use alternative transportation.
W Seattle 4th of July Kids’ Parade.
WED 7.4 | This Annual Holiday Kids’ Parade starts at 10 AM at the corner of 44th & Sunset Ave SW, proceeding to Hamilton Viewpoint Park. Decorate your wagons, bikes, scooters, and strollers with the red, white, and blue! Estimated attendance is 1,000.
Summer Fourth at Gas Works!
Image by SCCA Seafair | www.seafair.com/events/
WED 7.4 | The Seafair SCCA Summer Fourth is coming! The celebration is at Gas Works Park, noon – 11 PM. A 20-minute fireworks show over Lake Union begins around 10:20 PM! Estimated attendance: 40,000. Fremont and U-District area traffic congestion expected!! NOTE: King County Metro is running extra late night bus service!
Value baseball and independence!
Image by Seattle Mariners Baseball | www.mlb.com/mariners
WED 7.4 → THURS 7.5 | The Mariners schedule continues with the L.A. Angels.
- July 4 – First 20,000 fans @ 1:10 PM game get a stars & stripes cowboy hat! 28,000 people expected.
- July 5 – Mariners Value Game @ 7:10 PM – select $15 Bleachers/View seats or select $30 Main/Club seats; 20,000 people expected.
Expect SODO traffic congestion! Plan alternative transportation?
2018 flame & 2022 host city.
FRI 7.6 | The 2018 Special Olympics Closing Ceremony, free and open to the public, runs from 7 to 9 PM Friday. At Lake Union Park, the 2018 Special Olympics flame will be officially extinguished; the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games host city announced; and musical performances will celebrate the athletes, bidding farewell to those from other U.S. states. Estimated attendance is 8,000.
Girl’s Night Out baseball.
Image by Mariners Baseball | https://www.mlb.com/mariners
FRI 7.6 → SUN 7.8 | On Friday, the Mariners kick off a 3-game series at Safeco Field with the Colorado Rockies:
- July 6 – 7:10 PM Girls Night Out promo – 24,000 attendees expected!
- July 7 – 1:10 PM game; Sunglasses Day
– 32,000 people expected!! - July 8 – 1:10 PM start; post-game bases run for fans! – 35,000 expected!!!
Expect SODO traffic congestion! Plan alternative transportation.
Seafair pirates to storm Alki!
Image by Seafair | www.seafair.com
SAT 7.7 | The Seafair Pirates will storm Alki Beach in West Seattle Saturday, to kick off the 69th annual Seafair. From 10 AM through 5 PM and estimated 3,000 people will join in the pirates’ landing event!
40,000 expected for Chesney.
Image by CenturyLink | www.centurylinkfield.com/event/kenny-chesney
SAT 7.7 | Kenny Chesney comes to CenturyLink Field Saturday, to give a 5 – 11 PM concert. Estimated attendance is 40,000 to CenturyLink–-expect heavy traffic!
Styling at the Key.
SAT 7.7 | Harry Styles is performing in concert at KeyArena Saturday, 8 – 11 PM. To be styling, yourself, consider your transportation options in navigating the X-factor of 10,000 expected attendees. Anticipate traffic congestion in Lower Queen Anne and South Lake Union neighborhoods. Follow us on our dedicated traffic Twitter channel for the latest.
Food Fest: 5 blocks & 150 booths.
SAT 7.7 → SUN 7.8 | The Seattle Street Food Festival is coming…from lunchtime until well into the wee snack hours in South Lake Union! An estimated 15,000 people will check out this event Saturday, and another 10,000 on Sunday, from 11 AM through 10 PM. Closed for the event: 9th Ave N between Mercer St and Denny Way–including side streets between 8th Ave N and Westlake Ave N.
Construction closures.
SAT 7.7
- 2nd Ave reduced to one lane, Pine St to Pike St, 5 AM – 5 PM.
- 1ST Ave closed from Cherry St. to Yesler Way, 5 AM – 1 PM.
SAT 7.7 → SUN 7.8
- Republican St closed, Fairview to Minor avenues N, 9 AM – 7 PM.
- 6th Ave closed from Stewart St to Virginia St, 7 AM – 5 PM.
Sneak peek at next week.
July 13 → 15 | Ballard Seafood Festival expected to draw large crowds that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
July 13 → 15 | West Seattle Summer Fest – California Ave SW between Edmunds and Genesee.
July 13 → 16 | WSDOT Full NB I-5 closure at W Seattle Bridge off-ramp to Seneca St, starting at 8 PM Friday.
July 14 → 15 | Dragon Fest 2018 @ S King St/Hing Hay Park.
July 15 | SB I-5 traffic reduced to two lanes between Northeast 45th St and SR 520, from 2 AM through 12 PM. This Ship Canal Deck work is weather dependent.
July 15 | NE 45th St on-ramp to NB I-5 closed from 2 AM to 12 PM. This Ship Canal Deck work is weather dependent. Visit WSDOT King County weekly update page for more information.
Information subject to change. Additional construction or events may be planned in the Seattle area.
Contact us.
Email us or call 206-684-ROAD. For more construction information, check out our construction look-ahead and traveler’s map.
Have a great week!
Temporary Lane Impacts on SB 1st Ave S between Marion and Columbia
Travelers should be advised that due to repair of an existing underground areaway, there will be a temporary curb-lane closure of southbound 1st Ave from Marion St to mid-block of 1st Ave between Marion and Columbia streets. Two southbound lanes will be maintained for the majority of the work, with traffic partially shifted into the northbound lane of 1st Ave. This impact will occur for approximately 3 months, beginning as soon as May 29. Additionally, width of the sidewalk on the northern half of the block will be temporarily reduced for the duration of the work.
Traffic impacts related to water main replacement along 1st Ave remain in Pioneer Square. For more information on the extent of those impacts, please visit: www.seattlestreetcar.org/centercity.htm.
SDOT would like to thank the public for its patience while this work is completed.
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