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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.
6th & Seneca closures SAT 6AM-1PM
Photo by Dana Tentis from Pexels
Signal mast arm finally sets sail!
Remember early August, when a mast arm set sail for 6th and Seneca? On August 6, crews did install a new signal pole, but lifting up the mast arm had to wait.
Crews install new signal pole at 6th & Seneca August 6, 2018
To make room to lift and place the 35-feet-long steel mast arm, the team needs extra clearance. That’s why this time around, on Saturday, Metro trolley lines will be temporarily deactivated at the 6th and Seneca intersection.
New signal mast arm installed at 2nd & University | 2016
Steel masts…
Steel mast arm signal poles, like those at 2nd and University downtown, can double the life expectancy of signal equipment. They also decrease maintenance needed after wind storms (assuming actual sails are’t attached to these masts).
What you can expect:
Saturday, September 22 | 6 AM to 1 PM
- Installation of mast arm to new signal pole and removal of old signal pole at the NE corner of 6th Ave and Seneca St.
- Intersection is expected to reopen after 1 PM, with possible temporary lane restrictions as work wraps up.
- Uniformed police officers will be on site to help direct traffic.
Closures | During work hours
- 6th Ave between Seneca St and University St.
- Seneca St. right turn only lane.
- Seneca off-ramp reduced to one lane.
- Vehicles exiting off-ramp may only go down Seneca.
Questions?
Email 6thAvePaving@seattle.gov or call the project voicemail line at (206) 727-3669. Visit the 6th Ave Paving web site for more project information.
Thank you for your patience!
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What’s Moving Seattle | This Week
This week in Seattle is melodic, from Marsalis, Paris, Zac, and Foo – to the annual, well-attended Bumbershoot! You can just hear the rhythm…and it’s a 3-beat, for the extended weekend.
Monday, August 27
Featured image courtesy of Downtown Seattle Association | downtownseattle.org
Looking for some cool live music before dinner tonight? Come see Marsalis at the Van Vorst Plaza, 4:30 – 5:30 PM. It’s part of the Downtown Summer Sounds concert series, that continues this week.
In another ode to the fleeting summer, enjoy the End of Summer Celebration, at the High Point Branch of the Seattle Public Library, 4 – 7 PM.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28
Image courtesy of Seattle Center | seattlecenter.com
Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury WNBA playoff game at KeyArena is tonight, with tip-off at 7:00 PM. Estimated attendance: 7,000.
Wednesday, August 29
Image courtesy of Downtown Seattle Association | downtownseattle.org
See Paris Alexa perform, at Pike Place Marketfront, 4 PM – 5 PM. It’s one of several musical experiences this week, in the Downtown Summer Sounds concert series.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30
Featured image courtesy of CenturyLink Field | centurylinkfield.com
Seattle Seahawks vs. Oakland Raiders: At CenturyLink Field (pre-season). Kickoff: 7:00 PM. Estimated attendance: 65,000.
Building Cure Topping Out Celebration: This Seattle Children’s event, 11 AM – 3 PM, will close Terry Ave, Virginia to Stewart streets, celebrating the new Building Cure project, begun in February of 2017.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
Image courtesy of Safeco Field | www.mlb.com
Zac Brown Band concert at Safeco Field: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Estimated attendance: 35,000.
PAX West at Washington State Convention Center and Paramount Theater: Annual show celebrating gaming and game culture, August 31 – September 3, 10 AM – 12 midnight, daily. Closed for event: 9th Ave, Pine to Pike streets, Thursday eve – Tuesday morning; and 8th Ave, Pike to Seneca streets, each morning to queue participants. Estimated attendance: 20,000.
Bumbershoot at Seattle Center: Seattle’s annual multi-disciplinary arts festival showcasing the best of comedy, dance, film, literary arts, music, performing arts, theatre, visual arts and more, August 31 – September, 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily. Estimated attendance: 30,000.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
Featured image by Bumbershoot | www.bumbershoot.com
Bumbershoot at Seattle Center: August 31 – September 2, 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily. Estimated attendance: 30,000.
PAX West at Washington State Convention Center and Paramount Theater: August 31 – September 3, 10 AM – 12 midnight. Estimated attendance: 20,000.
Seattle Sounders vs. Sporting KC at CenturyLink Field: Kickoff: 1:00 PM. Estimated attendance: 35,000.
Foo Fighters concert at Safeco Field: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Estimated attendance: 40,000.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Featured image by Pax West | west.paxsite.com/
PAX West at Washington State Convention Center and Paramount Theater: August 31 – September 3, 10 AM – 12 midnight. Estimated attendance: 20,000.
Bumbershoot at Seattle Center: August 31 – September 2, 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily. Estimated attendance: 30,000.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Image by Mariners Apps | www.mlb.com/mariners/apps
Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field: First pitch: 6:10 PM. Estimated attendance: 35,000.
PAX West at Washington State Convention Center and Paramount Theater: August 31 – September 3, 10 AM – 12 midnight. Estimated attendance: 20,000.
Construction on the docket…
- August 27 – 30 | Thomas St, Fairview – Boren avenues N; closed 7 PM – 5 AM, for duct bank installation.
- August 28 – 30 | Ship Canal Trail repair work; detour to Nickerson from 3rd Ave N to 3rd Ave W.
- August 29 – September 12 | S Main St, Alaskan Way S – 1st Ave S; closed 8 PM – 6 AM, for utility work.
- August 29 – September 26 | John St, Fairview – Minor avenues N; closed M-F: 7 AM – 5 PM and Sat/Sun: 9 AM – 7 PM for duct bank installation.
- September 3 – 6 | Thomas St, Fairview – Boren avenues N; closed 7 PM – 5 AM, for continued duct bank installation.
Sneak peek @ next week…
Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field, September 4, 7:10 PM – 10 PM.
Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience at Key Arena, September 6, 8 PM – 11 PM.
Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees at Safeco Field, September 7, 7:10 PM – 10 PM.
San Gennaro Italian Street Festival in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood, September 7 – 9, 6 PM – 10 PM F; 10 AM – 10 PM Sa; and 11 AM – 4 PM Su.
Rainier Square Development Mat Pour, September 7 – 8, 10 PM – 4 PM. This work will close: 5th Ave from University to Pike streets; 4th Ave from Seneca to Union streets; University St from 3rd to 5th avenues; and Union St from 4th to 6th avenues.
UW Huskies vs. North Dakota at Husky Stadium (home opener), September 8, 2 PM.
Women of Wonder 10K & 5K, start/finish at Green Lake Community Center, September 8, 9:30 AM – 11 AM . Courses on streets/trails around lake.
Sam Smith concert at Key Arena, September 8, 8 PM – 11 PM.
Boren Ave, Howell St to Olive Way, September 8 – 9, 24/7, reduced to 1 lane for utility work.
Seattle Design Festival Block Party in Occidental Park and Mall, September 8 & 9.
Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees at Safeco Field, September 9, 1:10 PM – 4 PM.
Partial NB I-5 closure, September 14 – 17, details TBA.
More info…
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Events Traffic Advisory for Tuesday, May 15 – Sunday, May 20
SDOT is advising travelers to be aware of the following events happening around the city that may affect area traffic. The Mariners play tonight through Sunday at Safeco Field with a day games Wednesday and Sunday. The University District Street Fair is this weekend. WSDOT will lane and ramp closures through the weekend.
EVENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 15:
Mariners vs. Texas Rangers: Seattle Mariners host the Rangers at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field. About 15,000 people are expected to attend.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Mariners vs. Texas Rangers: Seattle Mariners host the Rangers at 12:40 p.m. at Safeco Field. About 23,000 people are expected to attend.
THURSDAY, MAY 17:
Seattle 17th of May Festival: Annual Ballard neighborhood festival includes a parade celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day. The festival starts at 10 a.m., the parade goes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. About 4,000 people are expected to attend.
Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers: Seattle Mariners host the Tigers at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field. About 15,000 people are expected to attend.
FRIDAY, MAY 18:
F5 Bike Everywhere Day: Event to celebrate and encourage bicycling as transportation, begins at 6 a.m. Celebration stations will be set up along major travel routes throughout the city.
Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers: Seattle Mariners host the Tigers at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field. About 31,000 people are expected to attend.
Paul Simon Concert: The Homeward Bound Farewell tour show at KeyArena starts at 8 p.m. About 12,000 people are expected to attend.
SATURDAY, MAY 19:
University District Street Fair: The 49th annual arts and music fair on University Wy NE between NE Campus Parkway and NE 50th St. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. NE 42nd, NE 43rd and NE 47th streets are closed from Brooklyn Ave NE to 15th Ave NE. About 20,000 people are expected to attend each day.
Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers: Seattle Mariners host the Tigers at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field. About 32,000 people are expected to attend.
Stars on Ice: At KeyArena features U.S Figure Skating team members. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. About 4,000 people are expected to attend.
SUNDAY, MAY 20:
Nordstrom Beat the Bridge 8K Run and Walk: The annual fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation run starts and finishes at Husky Stadium and crosses the University Bridge. Montlake Boulevard closes to all vehicle traffic at 7:30 a.m. The 8K starts at 8:30 a.m. Here’s a link to the course map. About 11,000 people are expected to participate.
West Seattle 5K Run/Walk: The fundraising event for West Seattle High School will take place along Alki Ave SW starting at 9:20 a.m. About 1,400 people are expected to participate.
University District Street Fair: The 49th annual arts and music fair on University Wy NE between NE Campus Parkway and NE 50th St. About 20,000 people are expected to attend.
Spring Opener: The Georgetown Car and Bike show fundraiser for Treehouse goes from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Airport Way between Corson Ave S and S Bailey St. About 500 people are expected to attend.
Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers: Seattle Mariners host the Tigers at 1:10 p.m. at Safeco Field. About 35,000 people are expected to attend.
CONSTRUCTION
WSDOT Closures May 18- 21
Several lanes and ramps will begin to close at 8 p.m. Friday night, May 18, and reopen for the morning commute by 5 a.m. Monday morning, May 21:
- Two lanes of northbound I-5 will remain open between the West Seattle Bridge and SR 520 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
- A single lane will remain open each night from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.The following ramps will be closed during the May 18-21 weekend construction:
Ramp closures
- 5th Ave/Columbia Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 Express Lanes
- Northbound I-5 off-ramp to Seneca Street
- University Street on-ramp to northbound I-5
- Mercer Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 (and Express Lanes)
- Express Lanes will remain open in the northbound direction all weekend
Lane Closures on Corson Ave S for Georgetown Arterial Paving Project December 8 – 10
SDOT advises travelers of lane closures on Corson Ave S between S Michigan St and Airport Way S, starting the night of December 8. Crews will be building curb ramps on the pedestrian island at S Michigan St and Corson Ave S for the Georgetown Arterial Paving Project. This work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
From 4 p.m. on Friday, December 8 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, travelers can expect:
Northbound lanes on Corson Ave S between S Michigan St and Airport Way S will be closed.
- Detours will be posted:
- Travelers on eastbound S Michigan St who want to go northbound on Corson Ave S will be rerouted to S Bailey St, 13th Ave S, Airport Way S, then back to Corson Ave S
- Travelers on westbound on S Bailey St who want to go northbound on Corson Ave S will be rerouted to S Michigan St, 6th Ave S, S Lucile St, Airport Way S and back to Corson Ave S
- Southbound vehicle traffic on Corson Ave S will be maintained, though lane restrictions will be in place
- The southbound lanes of Corson Ave S from the I-5 off-ramp will shift to the east
- Both left and right turns will be permitted
- Flaggers and uniformed police officers will assist with traffic around the work zone
- Sidewalks will remain accessible, with occasional detours for people walking
- Emergency vehicles will have access through the work zone
- The work is expected to create construction-related noise, dust, vibration, and asphalt odor
For more information on this project and to sign up for email updates, please visit: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_Georgetown.htm
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the construction outreach team at GeorgetownPaving@seattle.gov or leave a voicemail at 206-727-3669. We appreciate your patience during this work.
Seahawks vs. Atlanta for Monday Night Football at CenturyLink Field Tonight, November 20
SDOT advises travelers that the Seattle Seahawks will play the Atlanta Falcons tonight, November 20, at 5:30 p.m. for Monday Night Football at CenturyLink Field.
The game is expected to have significant traffic impacts for the PM rush hour commute. Travelers are advised to plan ahead and to expect delays if traveling in and around the city late Monday afternoon and evening. About 72,000 people are expected to attend the game at CenturyLink Field.
For fans attending the game, here are some transportation options:
Visit Metro Online or Metro’s online Trip Planner to find out your options for riding transit to and from the game. When planning your trip, check Metro’s Service Advisories page to find out about any known revisions to your routes.
Sound Transit Link Light Rail: Ride from your nearest light rail station to Stadium Station.
Sounder Train Service: Sounder trains travel between Lakewood and Seattle (with stops in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn, Kent and Tukwila) and between Everett and Seattle (with stops in Mukilteo and Edmonds).
Battery Street Tunnel/Aurora Avenue Closure for Paving November 10-11
SDOT advises travelers that crews will close the Battery Street Tunnel/State Route 99 in both directions for roadway paving above the tunnel on Friday night, November 10 to Saturday morning, November 11. Closure of the tunnel is required for grinding work before paving the roadway above the tunnel.
From 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 10 until 5 a.m. Saturday, November 11, travelers can expect:
- The Battery Street Tunnel will be closed to all traffic in both directions between Western Ave and John St
- Northbound SR 99 traffic will be required to exit at Western Ave
- Southbound SR 99 traffic will be required to exit at Denny Way
- Signed detour routes will be in place
- The tunnel will be reopened at 5 a.m. while paving above the tunnel is done through 8 a.m.
From 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 10 until 8 a.m. Saturday, November 11, travelers can expect:
- Aurora Ave will be closed to all traffic between 6th Ave and Denny Way (above the Battery Street Tunnel) for grinding and paving
- There will be No Parking in the work zone
- A signed detour will be in place
- King County Metro bus routes 5, 26, 28 and RapidRide E-Line will be impacted
- Bus Stop #6235 (behind the Pink Elephant Car wash) will be closed
- Please visit Metro’s Alerts & Updates page or call 206-553-3000 for additional bus stop information
- Sidewalk access will be maintained
- Police officers will be at the intersections of Aurora Ave/6th Ave, Aurora Ave/Denny Way, and 6th Ave/Denny Way to assist with traffic
SDOT would like to thank the public for its patience while this work is completed.
Nighttime Lane Closures on S Michigan St Monday, November 6
SDOT advises travelers of lane closures on S Michigan St for the Georgetown Arterial Paving Project on the night of Monday, November 6. This work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
From 7 p.m. on Monday, November 6 to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, travelers can expect:
- The westbound lanes on S Michigan St between Corson Ave S and 4th Ave S will be closed, but one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction in the eastbound lanes.
- Those traveling westbound on S Michigan St wishing to access 6th Ave S or 5th Ave S north of S Michigan St will be rerouted via 4th Ave S to S Front St and back to 6th Ave S or 5th Ave S
- Police officers or flaggers will assist with traffic
- Signed detours will be posted
- Sidewalks will remain accessible, with occasional detours for people walking
- Emergency vehicles can access the work zone
- The work is expected to create construction-related noise, dust, vibration, and asphalt odor
- If rain postpones this work, it will be rescheduled to the night of Tuesday, November 7 or Wednesday, November 8
For more information on this project and to sign up for email updates, please visit:
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_Georgetown.htm
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the construction outreach team at GeorgetownPaving@seattle.gov or leave a voicemail at 206-727-3669. SDOT would like to thank the public for its patience while this work is completed.
Lane Closures on Corson Ave S and S Michigan St October 20-November 3
SDOT advises travelers of traffic lane closures on Corson Ave S and S Michigan St for the Georgetown Arterial Paving Project from October 20 to November 3. This work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
From 7 p.m. on Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22, travelers can expect:
- Corson Ave S will be closed to northbound traffic between S Bailey and S Doris streets
- Eastbound travelers on S Michigan St wishing to continue northbound on Corson Ave S will be detoured via S Bailey St to 13th Ave S and Airport Way S to return to Corson Ave S
- Westbound travelers on S Bailey St wishing to continue northbound on Corson Ave S will be detoured via S Michigan St to 6th Ave S, S Lucile St and Airport Way S to return to Corson Ave S
- Southbound vehicle traffic will be maintained
From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, starting Monday, October 23 to Friday, November 3, travelers can expect:
- Westbound lanes of S Michigan St will be closed between Corson Ave S and 4th Ave S
- One lane of traffic in each direction will be open in the eastbound lanes
- Travelers on S Michigan St wishing to access 6th Ave S and 5th Ave S north of S Michigan St will be detoured via 4th Ave S to S Front St
For all roadways:
- Police officers or flaggers will assist with traffic when crews are working
- Detours will be posted
- Sidewalks will remain accessible, with occasional detours for people walking
- Emergency vehicles can access the work zone
- The work is expected to create construction-related noise, dust, vibration, and asphalt odor
For more information on this project and to sign up for email updates, please visit:
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_Georgetown.htm
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the construction outreach team at GeorgetownPaving@seattle.gov or 206-727-3669. We appreciate your patience during this work.
