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Painting the downtown red | for Columbia transit!

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Columbia St at 3rd Ave, looking West | October 2018

Columbia St at 3rd Ave, looking West | August 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you notice something new and bright along Columbia St, headed west past 3rd Ave? The bright red “only bus” markings are one more step toward an eventual 2-Way Transit Corridor.

 

Seeing Red.

The new vivid coloring underscores rules for lane use in that busy area, helping to keep buses moving through in both the current 1-way configuration, and future 2-way operations.

 

The team took advantage of dry weather Saturday, October 27, to complete the thermoplastic installation on the northern most lane of Columbia St, between 1st and 3rd avenues. The Columbia St segment between 3rd Ave and Alaskan Way will be rebuilt and converted to 2-way operations, as part of the Waterfront Seattle project.

 

Contact Us!

Do you have questions about this effort? Visit the project web page, or contact the team at Columbia@seattle.gov or (206) 316-2545.

 

SLU Streetcar lane changes go live early November!

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Left lane Streetcar Only sign; Terry Ave at Harrison, looking N

Left lane Streetcar Only sign; Terry Ave at Republican, looking N

 

Phase I of the South Lake Union Streetcar Improvements go live November 2018!  Signs have been installed and parking restrictions are set to change on November 5, 2018.

 

The South Lake Union line connects the fast-growing South Lake Union neighborhood to Seattle’s vibrant downtown core. We are planning to install a set of improvements to reduce travel delays and improve travel time for the streetcar.

 

What you can expect:

Changes Planned Starting November 2018 | Phase 1

  • Streetcar-only lane restriction on Terry Ave:
    • 3 – 7 PM | M – F; between Harrison and Republican streets.
    • 24 hours a day | 7 days a week; between Republican and Mercer streets.

 

  • No parking on Terry Ave, between Thomas and Mercer  streets:
    • 3 – 7 PM | M – F

 

  • No NB left turn from Terry Ave to Harrison St:
    •  3-7 PM; M – F

 

  • No NB left turn from Terry Ave to Republican St:
    • 3-7 PM; M – F

 

Questions?

Contact Jonathan Dong at Jonathan.Dong@Seattle.gov or 206.233.8564.

 

 

 

 

This Weekend: #Realign99 SB & NB #ReviveI5 closures.

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Looking S from Marion at new Alaskan Way striping in front of the ferry terminal.

Making the switch.

It’s time to make the switch – Friday PM to Monday AM – to #realign99 from under the Alaskan Way Viaduct to just west of it. The traffic switch is an important step towards viaduct demolition, which starts after the new tunnel opens in early 2019.

Also, this weekend, is SR 99 and I-5 work, making it important to plan ahead for any travel!

 

Southbound – #Realign99 Alaskan Way: 

Closure: 9 PM Oct. 12 to 5 AM Oct. 15

South end of Battery St Tunnel to Spokane St to complete paving near Atlantic St – critical preparation for next year’s SR 99 tunnel opening.

 

Alaskan Way along the waterfront: 

Closure: 8 PM Oct. 13 to 10 AM Oct. 14

Alaskan Way along the waterfront, between Railroad Way S and Wall St to finish striping a new four-lane alignment and begin striping almost 250 new, temporary parking spots underneath the viaduct. Washington State Ferries’ Colman Dock will remain accessible.

 

Northbound #ReviveI5: 

Reduced to 2 lanes: 8 PM Oct. 13 to 10 AM Oct. 14

Martin Luther King Jr Way to Olive Way, plus several ramps to replace pavement and expansion joints.

 

Plan ahead. Expect delays.

To limit congestion, consider:

  • Using transit, particularly light rail.
  • Postponing discretionary trips. Fewer trips = fewer cars = less backup.
  • Before hitting the road, get real-time Revive I-5 traffic information on mobile devices using the WSDOT traffic app, and tracking #ReviveI5 on the WSDOT Traffic Twitter feed.

 

How you get around downtown is changing. The Alaskan Way Viaduct will permanently close January 11, 2109, for three weeks of work to #realign99 into the new SR 99 tunnel. WSDOT encourages everyone to plan ahead for this closure – the longest highway closure ever in the Seattle area!

To Help Manage Congestion & Prepare for the Three-Week Closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, City’s Transportation Operations Center Began 24/7 Traffic Monitoring October 10

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Transportation Operations Center; Seattle Department of Transportation.

To help manage congestion and prepare for the new era of tough traffic that will begin with the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) three-week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct starting January 11, 2019, our Transportation Operations Center (TOC) is operating around the clock beginning October 10.

 

TOC = Real-time traffic information.

The TOC is where we gather real-time information to help manage traffic incidents and to update travelers, media, first responders, and partner agencies. At the TOC, the traffic team is expanding its operation from 6 AM – 10 PM to include overnight and on-call service for 24-hour on-duty operations.

Along with 24/7 operation, the TOC will also have:

  • Enhanced traffic reporting with electronic messaging signs;
  • Real-time construction and traffic data sharing with Google Maps, Waze, and TomTom;
  • Real-time signal adjustments to increase traffic flow and decrease congestion;
  • Ongoing coordination with WSDOT and other regional transportation agencies

 

Preparation for 2019-2024.

24/7 staffing of the TOC is one of many ways we’re not only working to manage congestion now, but to also prepare for WSDOT’s SR 99 closure that will begin on January 11, 2019, and for the Period of Maximum Constraint (POMC), the period of transition that Seattle will face over the next five years to meet the needs of our growing city.

 

Here are our five core strategies to manage congestion from 2019 – 2024:

  • Transportation system monitoring and managing of real-time traffic operations.
  • Managing construction projects in the public right-of-way.
  • Reducing drive-alone trips downtown.
  • Investing in transit to meet demand and expand access.
  • Coordinated regional communications.

 

What is the TOC? 

The TOC is the heart of our Intelligent Transportation System framework, where our operators monitor and manage:

  • 200 traffic cameras installed across Seattle.
  • 34 electronic messaging signs linked to the TOC.
  • 1,100 traffic signals, including 6 corridors where signals respond to traffic volumes.
  • Data from 12 Seattle corridors to update electronic signs.
  • Travel time data posted online for the 12 corridors and entire downtown area.
  • Congestion on an additional 10 corridors posted to the web.
  • An estimated 25 incidents that affect traffic every day.
  • 100 major events or road closures every month.
  • Travelers web site; iPhone app; and @SDOTtraffic Twitter feed.

 

Why are 24/7 operations needed?

Between 2010 and 2017, 15.3 percent of crashes in the City of Seattle was between 10 PM and 6 AM and nearly 29 percent of all fatal and serious injury crashes were during overnight hours. In 2017, the TOC was activated 45 times for after-hour responses. Meeting that need cost the City 360 hours of overtime pay and 2,900 hours of standby pay.

In cooperation with our partners at WSDOT, the TOC will help lead the City’s response to the three-week closure of SR 99 alongside the SDOT Response team.

 

Here’s how you can stay connected.

In coordination with our partner agencies, all traffic incident calls within the City of Seattle will be relayed to the TOC, keeping Seattle better connected. For questions regarding this transition, please contact 206.684.ROAD or email 684-ROAD@seattle.gov.

 

For real-time information during the Period of Maximum Constraint, follow:

 

For more information, follow:

Thank you, Seattle! We’re in this together!

What’s Moving Seattle | This Week

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This week started off with the Sounders whooping the Dynamos, 4 to 1. Beginning Thursday, Aurora Borealis comes to town; the Huskies host Colorado; the UW Dawgs dash; a Snails Shell Tour is scheduled; and….the Alaskan Way traffic switch is planned!

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

BOREALIS – a festival of lights: Inaugural, annual event creating a kaleidoscope of light, color, and illusion on the exterior of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI); plus, art installations in South Lake Union; music; food trucks; and a beer garden during this international competition. Four nights, 6:30 PM – 10 PM; 10,000 to 15,000 attendees expected.

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

BOREALIS – a festival of lights: Inaugural, annual event creating a kaleidoscope of light, color, and illusion on the exterior of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI); plus, art installations in South Lake Union; music; food trucks; and a beer garden during this international competition. Four nights, 6:30 PM – 10 PM; 10,000 to 15,000 attendees expected.

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

Featured image courtesy of CenturyLink Field | Snails – Shell Tour 2

 

Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk: Walk from Seattle Center to Downtown and back in this fundraiser to help fight heart disease and stroke!  Walk begins at 2nd Ave N and Mercer St; to E on Mercer; S on 5th ; W on Cedar; S on 4th; a U-Turn at University; N on 4th; W on Denny; N on 2nd; to the Seattle Center campus.  RapidRide C Line to be rerouted. Event Hours: 9 AM – 11 AM; 6,000 attendees expected.

  • 4th Ave University St to Denny Way closed 8 AM – 11 AM.
  • 4th Ave is WSDOT  I-5 detour route.

 

SODO Flea: Monthly flea market on Utah Ave S between S Stacy and Holgate streets.  Event Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM; 1,000 attendees expected. 

Women Build Nations Banner Parade: This march from the Washington State Convention Center (7th Ave and Pike St), with Seattle Police escort, travels along 7th Ave, to Pine St, to Westlake Park.  Event Hours: 1:15 PM – up to 3:30 PM. 1,000 attendees expected.  

BOREALIS – a festival of lights: Inaugural, annual event creating a kaleidoscope of light, color, and illusion on the exterior of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI); plus, art installations in South Lake Union; music; food trucks; and a beer garden during this international competition. Four nights, 6:30 PM – 10 PM; 10,000 to 15,000 attendees expected.

Snails – Shell Tour 2.0 Tour concert at WaMu Theater: Event Hours: 7 PM – 11:59 PM.  7,000 attendees expected. 

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14:

Image courtesy of Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash | www.washington.edu/alumni/dawgdash/

University of Washington Dawg Dash: Run in support of student scholarships!  Route uses UW campus roadways, and roads/trails north and south  10K begins at 9 AM; 5K at 9:20 AM; 4,700 attendees expected. 

BOREALIS – a festival of lights: Inaugural, annual event creating a kaleidoscope of light, color, and illusion on the exterior of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI); plus, art installations in South Lake Union; music; food trucks; and a beer garden during this international competition. Four nights, 6:30 PM – 10 PM; 10,000 to 15,000 attendees expected.

 

Construction updates…

  • October 13: 2nd Ave, Pine St to Pike St, will be reduced to one lane for crane work in support of the future State Hotel (1507 2nd Ave).
  • October 12 – 15: NB I-5 reduced to 2 lanes, MLK to Olive Way, Fri 8 PM – Mon 5 AM.
  • October 12 – 15: SR 99 SB closed, S end of Battery St tunnel to S Spokane St, Fri 9 PM – Mon 5 AM
  • October 13 – 14: Alaskan Way will be closed from 8 PM Saturday night until 10 AM Sunday morning, to switch traffic from under the viaduct to west of viaduct.  Parking will be available under the viaduct until the viaduct closes on January 11, 2019.
  • October 12 – 15; 19 – 22; and 26 – 29: Rainier Ave S at I-90 will be closed, Fri 11 PM – Mon 5 AM, for the Sound Transit East Link Extension project.
  • October 15 – 21: Full closure of SR 99, John St to Harrison St, for multiple utility projects; Times TBD.
  • October 19 – 22: Full closure of SR 99, West Seattle Bridge to Battery St tunnel, Fri 9 PM – Mon 5 AM.
  • WSDOT construction details at:
    www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/Viaduct/construction-notifications
 

In the pipeline…

October 28: Westlake Ave N SB lanes closed at Mercer St and SLU Streetcar will not operate. Seattle Public Utilities is installing a water service connection for the 201 Westlake Ave N development (future 7-story Citizen M hotel). Vehicles will be detoured to Dexter and Fairview.

 

The tunnel down under…

Image from WSDOT Video | One Smart Tunnel

January of 2019 will be a significant traffic transition month, culminating with the opening of the new SR 99 tunnel. To prepare for what’s coming, plan now for options to deal with the necessary 3-week SR 99 closure.

 

Other event/construction info…

 

Contact us!

Resources:

SDOT’s Traveler’s Map

Know before you go. Use the map controls to see real-time traffic, travel times, camera footage, if a bridge is up or down, and if a railroad crossing is open or closed – select by neighborhood if you choose.

 

Follow us!

Follow us for breaking news, real-time traffic, project updates, events, surveys, policy, advisories, blogs, & more.

 

Alert Seattle

Sign up for ALERT SEATTLE, WSDOT, and Metro Alerts. AlertSeattle is the official emergency notification system used by the City of Seattle to communicate with city residents during emergencies. Sign up now to receive free alerts from the City via text message, email, voice message or social media.

 

King County’s Get Ready website

There’s no way around it—getting around Seattle is going to be tricky during the SR 99 closure. Expect traffic delays and be prepared for full buses during peak travel times. Check out the travel options below that can help you get around in anticipation of the new SR 99 tunnel opening.

 

Commute Seattle’s Employer Resources

For over 10 years, Commute Seattle has helped Seattle businesses of all sizes unlock their potential and empower employees to utilize convenient, affordable, and sustainable transportation options.

 

Nickerson/15th closures for paving | Oct. 5-22

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The Nickerson Paving Project is beginning 17 consecutive days of work, making improvements between 15th Ave W and 14th Ave W. To strengthen the road base and repave this principal arterial and major truck route/transit street, the interchange at W Nickerson St and 15th Ave W must be closed October 5 – 22.

Closed movements during W Nickerson St and 15th Ave W interchange work.

 

To help clarify alternative routes during this time, we’ve made the following maps. Also, see below for updated work hours. Note, the work is weather dependent, so timing may change. If you have questions, please contact us at NickersonPaving@Seattle.gov or 206-256-5252.

 

What you can expect:

W Nickerson St/15th Ave W interchange closed for repair and repaving.

 

Updated hours |

  • Closed 24/7: Friday, October 5 at 9 AM through Monday, October 22, at 5 AM
  • Expect construction noise/dust during work hours:
    • Friday, Oct. 5 | 9 AM – 10 PM
    • Saturdays & Sundays | 7 AM – 9 PM
    • Weekdays after Oct. 5 | 7 AM – 10 PM

 

Closed movements* |

A.  NB 15th Ave W to EB W Nickerson St (Movement A open Monday – Thursday)
B.  WB W Nickerson St to W Emerson Pl Overpass
C.  EB W Emerson Pl to NB 15th Ave W (Movement C open Monday – Thursday)
D.  WB W Nickerson St to NB 15th Ave W
E.  EB W Emerson Pl to EB W Nickerson St (weekends only) (Movement E open Monday – Thursday)

 

Detours | 

  • Bus Routes 29 & 31 – Rerouted from W Nickerson St to 14th Ave W; and W Dravus St, intermittently. Please check with King County Metro for more information regarding altered bus routes. Street parking on 14th Ave W around work area suspended during the October 5 – 22 closure. 

 

  • *Drivers – A – E closed movements detour maps below (click maps for larger version); detour text descriptions on the project website.

 

A. NB 15th Ave W to EB W Nickerson St closure detours:

 

B. WB W Nickerson St to W Emerson Pl Overpass closure detour:

 

C. EB W Emerson Pl to NB 15th Ave W closure detour:

 

D. WB W Nickerson St to NB 15th Ave W closure detour:

 

E. EB W Emerson Pl to EB W Nickerson St closure (weekends only) detours:

Thank you for your patience during this paving and pedestrian improvement work!

 

Questions? Contact us!

Contact us directly at NickersonPaving@seattle.gov or (206) 256-5252 (voicemail line). Visit our website to learn more about the project.

 

Join the Seattle Transit Advisory Board!

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Would you or someone you know like to influence issues such as commuter access to frequent transit; transit access for low income residents; Seattle transit investments; and future RapidRide lines? You can, as a member of the Transit Advisory Board.

Would you like input on transit strategies during the so-called period of maximum constraint? Do you want to have a say in the future of Seattle’s mass transit, bringing your experiences or representing others? Join the Transit Advisory Board. One monthly meeting gets you up close and involved.

 

Influence public transportation!

The Transit Advisory Board (TAB) is accepting applications through Friday, October 12, for new members, an extension of the original deadline to help ensure the word gets out.

The volunteer board plays an important role in advising the City of Seattle on decisions regarding transit and other forms of public transportation. The TAB’s recommendations go to the Mayor and City Council and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), to name some partners in this space.

 

Board members serve a two-year term, with opportunities for re-appointment, and attend a meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month, 6 – 8 PM at Seattle City Hall.

TAB members can be representatives of any of the following:

  • Different geographical locations citywide
  • A variety of transit rider groups including persons with disabilities, senior and school age community members, commuters, and low-income riders
  • Travelers of different public transportation modes (e.g. bus, light rail, streetcar, and ferry)
  • Residents with an interest in improving transit conditions within the City and region, and have experience with urban transit issues
  • Transit-related organizations and clubs
  • Schools, business, and neighborhood organizations that depend on our public transportation system

 

Please submit a statement of interest (cover letter) and resume (or equivalent information) by Friday, October 12, 2018!

Email: TransitBoard@seattle.gov | subject line: “TAB Recruitment”

Mail:

Benjamin Smith
ATTN: TAB Recruitment
Seattle Department of Transportation
P.O Box 34966
Seattle, Washington 98124-4996

We’re committed to promoting diversity in the City’s boards and commissions. People of color, immigrants or refugees, youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, and sexual and gender minorities are encouraged to apply.

25th Ave NE: 44th to Blakely | work starts 10/1

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25th Ave NE in Seattle.

 

Starting October 1, crews will be working to improve 25th Ave NE, NE 44th St to NE Blakely St. The segment will get sidewalk repairs; new curb ramps; and upgraded storm drains as part of the 25th Ave NE Paving Project.

 

What you can expect:

October 1 – 22 | Weekdays 7 AM – 5 PM

  • This work is weather-dependent, so timing may change.

 

Closures | 25th Ave NE, between NE 44th St and NE Blakely

  • Two NB lanes and center turn lane.
  • Entrance to University Village under NE 45th St viaduct (closed on 10/2).

 

Access | 

  • University Village access at NE 47th St and NE 49th St intersections.
  • 2-way traffic maintained with a single lane in each direction.
  • Flaggers or Uniformed Police Officers will help direct traffic.

 

Parking |

  • 24/7 on-street parking restrictions in the work area

 

Questions?

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the construction outreach team at 25thAvePaving@seattle.gov, or (206) 733-9050. For more information on this project, please visit www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_ne25.htm.

 

We appreciate your patience during this work!

 

Nickerson paving thru 10/29 | Weekends; M-Th starting 10/8

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Image by Google Maps | www.google.com/maps

 

Reminder – Nickerson paving work resumed today!

Zone C work | Nickerson paving

 

Crews are working four consecutive weekends, Friday AM through Monday AM, to demolish and repave the intersection at W Nickerson St, between 15th Ave W and 14th Ave W.

 

Starting October 8,  Monday AM through Thursday PM hours will be added. 

 

This is for Zone C of the Nickerson paving project. 

 

What to expect:

 

September 28 (9 AM) – October 1 (5 AM)

Highlighted areas closed | Image by Google Maps

Closure | Intersection of W Nickerson St, E of 15th Ave W.

 

Closed movements |

  1. NB 15th Ave W to EB W Nickerson St.
  2. WB W Nickerson St to W Emerson Pl.
  3. EB W Emerson Pl to NB 15th Ave W.

 

Respective detours |

  1. NB 15th Ave W; WB W Dravus St; NB  20th Ave W; NB Gilman Ave W; EB W Emerson Pl/overpass; to EB W Nickerson St.
  2. D Ramp/underpass; SB 15th Ave W; W Dravus St exit; WB  W Dravus St; NB 20th Ave W; NB Gilman Ave W; to EB W Emerson Pl.
  3. WB W Emerson Pl; SB Gilman Ave W; SB 20th Ave W; EB W Dravus St; to NB 15th Ave W.

 

October 5 (9 AM) – October 8 (5 AM)

October 12 (9 AM) – October 15 (5 AM)

October 19  (9 AM) – October 22 (5 AM)

Highlighted areas closed | Image by Google Maps

Closure | Interchange at W Nickerson St, between 15th Ave W and 14th Ave W.

 

Additional closed movements |

  1. WB W Nickerson St to NB 15th Ave W.
  2. EB W Emerson Pl to EB W Nickerson St.

 

Additional respective detours |

  1. D Ramp/underpass; SB 15th Ave W; W Dravus St exit; WB W Dravus St; to NB 15th Ave W.
  2. SB Gilman Ave W; EB W Dravus St; NB 11th Ave W; to EB W Bertona St.

 

Bus detours | Routes 29, 31, and 60
These King County Metro buses will be rerouted from W Nickerson St to 14th Ave W, and then to W Dravus St, intermittently. To accommodate this, street parking on 14th Ave W will be temporarily suspended.

 

October 8 (5 AM)  –  October 11 (10 PM)

October 15  (5 AM) – October 18 (10 PM)

Highlighted areas closed | Image by Google Maps

Closure | Interchange at W Nickerson St, between 15th Ave W and EB Nickerson.

 

Closed movements |

  1. NB 15th Ave W to EB W Nickerson St.
  2. WB W Nickerson St to W Emerson Pl.
  3. EB W Emerson Pl to NB 15th Ave W.
  4. WB W Nickerson St to NB 15th Ave W.

 

Respective detours |

  1. NB 15th Ave W; WB W Dravus St; NB  20th Ave W; NB Gilman Ave W; EB W Emerson Pl/overpass; to EB W Nickerson St.
  2. D Ramp/underpass; SB 15th Ave W; W Dravus St exit; WB  W Dravus St; NB 20th Ave W; NB Gilman Ave W; to EB W Emerson Pl.
  3. WB W Emerson Pl; SB Gilman Ave W; SB 20th Ave W; EB W Dravus St; to NB 15th Ave W.
  4. D Ramp/underpass; SB 15th Ave W; W Dravus St exit; WB W Dravus St; to NB 15th Ave W.

 

 

October 22 (5 AM) – October 25 (10 PM)

October 26 (9AM) – October 29 (5 AM)

Highlighted areas closed | Image by Google Maps

Closure | Partial* of W Nickerson St, NE of intersection.

*W Nickerson intersection open to 2-way traffic via temporary lane shifts.

 

 

Questions? Contact us!

Contact us directly at NickersonPaving@seattle.gov or (206) 256-5252 (voicemail line). Visit our webpage to learn more about the project.

 

Thank you for your patience during this paving and pedestrian improvement work!

23rd Ave Corridor work | 9/27 – 10/1

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Image by Google Maps | www.google.com/maps

 

Starting today, 23rd Ave Corridor Improvement Project crews are completing improvements at Rainier Ave S and 23rd Ave S, reducing travel lanes as needed. Then Saturday night through Sunday morning they’ll pave 23rd Ave S, from Massachusetts to Rainier; the work is weather dependent – and rescheduled from last weekend.

 

What you can expect:

INTERSECTION | Rainier and 23rd avenues S 

Curb lanes will be closed when crews are drilling and pouring concrete foundations for signal poles.

September 27 – October 1  | varied hours

Closures | adjusted as able, to ease traffic

  • Rainier Ave S – reduced to 1 lane both NB and SB as needed, before/after intersection.
  • S Hill St – E and W legs closed to through-traffic; local access will be maintained.

 

Image by Google Maps | www.google.com/maps

PAVING | 23rd Ave S, S Massachusetts St to Rainier Ave S

This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled if necessary, as it was from 9/22/18.

September 29, 5 PM – September 30, 7 AM

Closure | 

  •  23rd Ave S – fully closed to traffic from S Massachusetts St to Rainier Ave S; detour signs posted.

Questions?

206-727-8857 or 23rdAveCorridor@seattle.gov.

We appreciate your patience during this work!

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Resources:

SDOT’s Traveler’s Map

Know before you go. Use the map controls to see real-time traffic, travel times, camera footage, if a bridge is up or down, and if a railroad crossing is open or closed – select by neighborhood if you choose.

 

Follow us!

Follow us for breaking news, real-time traffic, project updates, events, surveys, policy, advisories, blogs, & more.

 

Alert Seattle

Sign up for ALERT SEATTLE, WSDOT, and Metro Alerts. AlertSeattle is the official emergency notification system used by the City of Seattle to communicate with city residents during emergencies. Sign up now to receive free alerts from the City via text message, email, voice message or social media.

 

King County’s Get Ready website

There’s no way around it—getting around Seattle is going to be tricky during the SR 99 closure. Expect traffic delays and be prepared for full buses during peak travel times. Check out the travel options below that can help you get around in anticipation of the new SR 99 tunnel opening.

 

Commute Seattle’s Employer Resources

For over 10 years, Commute Seattle has helped Seattle businesses of all sizes unlock their potential and empower employees to utilize convenient, affordable, and sustainable transportation options.