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UPDATE: North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway work progressing

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North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway progress continues, with the installation of new curb ramps and other crossing improvements on the east side of the street at the 3rd Ave NW and N 92nd St intersection: 3rd Ave NW is closed northbound with a detour via Greenwood Ave N until construction is complete in January 2019, weather permitting.

 

What you can expect:

3rd Ave NW and N 92nd St – Installation of curb ramp improvements, crosswalks, and a new crossing beacon on the east side of the street.

Weekdays | 7 AM – 4 PM

Closures

  • Local access only for northbound travelers on 3rd Ave NW between NW 85th St and NW 92nd St through January 2019.
  • NB traffic on 3rd Ave NW will be rerouted to Greenwood Ave N. We recommend using NW 85th St to reach Greenwood Ave N (see map).
  • Those walking will be redirected around the work zone, with a flagger available to assist during work hours.

 

General

  • SB traffic on 3rd Ave NW from NW 95th St to NW 90th St will be maintained throughout construction.
  • Temporary on-street parking restrictions, with “no park” signs placed in advance.
  • Typical construction equipment, materials, noise, dust, and activity in the work area.

 

The North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway will connect with the planned Northgate Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge at N 100th St, which crosses I-5 and connects to the future Northgate Link light rail station, bringing people to popular destinations including parks, schools, business districts, other greenways, and transit hubs.

North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway Project, 100th & Greenwood3rd Ave NW & NW 92nd St, October/November 2018 | click for project map.

Questions?

Please contact the project team at northseattlegreenway@seattle.gov or 206-684-8105. There’s also more information at the project webpage.

 

Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this new neighborhood greenway!

Holiday helping spirit with crews at six locations!

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While out enjoying your weekend, keep an eye out for our crews working in six different areas across Seattle. Here are  the deets…

What you can expect:

Saturday, December 8th | Generally 8AM – 5PM

SDOT teams will be working at:

  1. 3rd Ave NW and NW 103rd St – Assisting concrete with new ramp install;
  2. 8th and Cloverdale – Making repairs creating various intermittent traffic impacts;
  3. Beacon Ave S and S Myrtle St – Helping the contractor prep the intersection for a new signal;
  4. NE 125th St and 37th Ave NE – Supporting area work, with minimal traffic impacts.

 

Sunday, December 9th | Generally 8AM – 5PM

SDOT teams will be working at:

  1. West Seattle Freeway – Helping to complete small improvements, with various traffic impacts;
  2. NW 39th St and Leary Way NW – Making area improvements, with intermittent traffic impacts.

 

Contact us!

For information on projects and events impacting traffic, email us at construction.coordination@seattle.gov or call 206-684-ROAD (7623).  Information is subject to change.

Multi-Modal Improvements Coming to Green Lake & Wallingford!

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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.

 

25th Ave NE paving – SB traffic detour after Husky Homecoming!

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The 25th Ave NE paving team has adjusted work site plans to help traffic flow to and from Saturday’s Huskies game. About 65,000 people are expected to attend the Homecoming game at Husky Stadium!

 

What you can expect:

Before the football game, both NB and SB traffic will be allowed on 25th Ave. After the game SB traffic detours at 55th St.

SATURDAY, October 20 | on 25th Ave NE

Before the game |

  • One NB and one SB lane open, NE 44th St to NE Blakeley St.

 4th quarter |

  • NB traffic only, on both available lanes – guided by Seattle Police Dept. – Montlake Blvd NE at Husky Stadium to NE 55th St.

After the game |

  • SB traffic must detour at NE 55th St.
  • Use NE 55th St to access 15th Ave NE, 20th Ave NE, and 35th Ave NE for SB alternatives.

 

The 25th Ave NE project includes storm drain and sidewalk repairs; curb ramp replacement; and repair of roadway panels.

 

Contact us!

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!

 

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!

 

Paving University Way NE 9/23

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This Sunday, weather permitting, crews will pave University Way NE, from N 50th St to Cowen Place NE. Be prepared for traffic slow downs and the closure of Cowen Place NE, during the work.

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

What you can expect:

Paving of University Way NE, from N 50th St to Cowen Place NE.

September 23 | 6 AM – 8 PM

Closures | 

• University Way NE – One lane of traffic in each direction
• Cowen Place NE – closed from Ravenna Blvd to 15th Ave NE
• No on-street parking

 

Thank you for your patience while this work is completed!

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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.

 

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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.

 

 

Sept. 21 | Seattle PARK(ing) Day – JOIN US!

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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:

 

  1. Most creative use of space,
  2. Most connected to community, and
  3. 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 UPDATE: Revive I-5 Postponed

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There’s only ONE game this week if they win again tonight!

We know–they’re in Fairfax, Virginia for game 3 of 5 in the WNBA Finals, just a hop over the Potomac from D.C., but fans might decide to stay home to watch the game, or stay put for a while at a favorite sports pub to watch…leaving streets with lighter traffic. What?! It could happen! (and this last scheduled I-5 Revive weekend would me a good time for it…)

Let us just take this moment to honor them….

 

Wednesday, September 12

Game 3 of the WNBA Finals‘ Best-of-5 is tonight, after the Storm took the first two against the Mystics! There can be only one…. | 5 PM PST on ESPN. We probably don’t even need to know this, but the last 2 games of the Best-of-5 are:

  • Game 4: Near the other Washington, Sept. 14, 8 PM ET
  • Game 5: In Seattle, Washington, Sept. 16, 5 PM PST

 

Seattle Mariners host San Diego Padres at Safeco Field, for a second time this week; 3:40 PM start.

 

Thursday, September 13

Boats Afloat Show at Chandlers Cove in South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave N; 11 AM – 6 PM.

Virtual Self – Utopia Tour concert at WaMu Theater; 7 PM – 11:45 PM.

 

Friday, September 14

The Susan G. Komen Seattle 3-Day, Opening ceremony at Seattle Center North Fountain Lawn; 7 AM (walkers arrive 5:30-6:30 AM). Note: public parking will NOT be available in Memorial Stadium Parking Lot. Visit Seattle Center’s parking page for more info.

Boats Afloat Show at Chandlers Cove in South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave N; 11 AM – 6 PM.

Seattle Greek Festival at St. Demetrois Greek Orthodox Church, in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood; 12 PM – 9 PM.

Leon Bridges: Good Thing Tour concert at WaMu Theater; 8 PM – 11 PM.

**Revive I-5 weekend | NB I-5 reduced to 2 lanes, Martin Luther King Jr. Way to Olive Way; 8 PM Fri. – 5 AM Mon. See more details below. POSTPONED due to weather!

**SB SR 99 will be closed, S end of Battery St Tunnel – S Spokane St; 11:59 PM Fri. – 11:59 PM Sun.

 

Saturday, September 15

Seattle Fiestas Patrias, Annual festival and parade in Seattle’s South park neighborhood to commemorate the independence of Latin American countries; parade 10 AM – 1 PM then festival 1 PM – 6 PM.

Seattle Greek Festival at St. Demetrois Greek Orthodox Church, in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood; 10 AM – 9 PM.

Battery Block Party event, closing Battery St between 1st and 2nd avenues; 10 AM – 8 PM.

Boats Afloat Show at Chandlers Cove in South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave N; 10 AM – 6 PM.

The Susan G. Komen Seattle 3-Day, spectator/route information here (starts/ends at Seattle Center).

**Revive I-5 weekend | NB I-5 reduced to 2 lanes, Martin Luther King Jr. Way to Olive Way; 8 PM Fri. – 5 AM Mon. See more details below. POSTPONED due to weather!

**SB SR 99 will be closed, S end of Battery St Tunnel – S Spokane St; 11:59 PM Fri. – 11:59 PM Sun.

**Mercer St will be closed for repaving, between Eastlake Ave E and Yale Ave N, and parking restricted; 7 AM – 5 PM  Local access only with up to 15-minute waits to clear equipment, along Yale Ave N between Republican St and Mercer St and Mercer St between Pontius Ave N and Yale Ave N.

**Seattle City Light Denny Substation work (7 AM – 7 PM):

  • 9th Ave N will be closed from Mercer St to Republican St
  • Republican St will be closed from 9th Ave N to Boren Ave N
  • Thomas St will be closed from 9th Ave N to Fairview Ave N

 

Sunday, September 16

Cosmo 7K run and 5K run & walk along Alki Beach in West Seattle; 9:30 AM – 11 AM

Boats Afloat Show at Chandlers Cove in South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave N; 10 AM – 6 PM.

Seattle Greek Festival at St. Demetrois Greek Orthodox Church, in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood; 12 PM – 7 PM.

The Susan G. Komen Seattle 3-Day, spectator/route information here; closing ceremony at Seattle Center’s Memorial Stadium; 4:30 PM. Note: public parking will NOT be available in Memorial Stadium Parking Lot.  Visit Seattle Center’s parking page for more info.

**Revive I-5 weekend | NB I-5 reduced to 2 lanes, Martin Luther King Jr. Way to Olive Way; 8 PM Fri. – 5 AM Mon. See more details below. POSTPONED due to weather!

**SB SR 99 will be closed, S end of Battery St Tunnel – S Spokane St; 11:59 PM Fri. – 11:59 PM Sun.

**Mercer St will be closed for repaving, between Eastlake Ave E and Yale Ave N, and parking restricted; 7 AM – 5 PM  Local access only with up to 15-minute waits to clear equipment, along Yale Ave N between Republican St and Mercer St and Mercer St between Pontius Ave N and Yale Ave N.

**Seattle City Light Denny Substation work (7 AM – 7 PM):

  • 9th Ave N will be closed from Mercer St to Republican St
  • Republican St will be closed from 9th Ave N to Boren Ave N
  • Thomas St will be closed from 9th Ave N to Fairview Ave N

 

More construction info.

Revive I-5 weekend | details  POSTPONED due to weather!

  • Starting tonight | NB I-5 Ramp closures:
    • West Seattle Bridge on-ramp closed 10 PM Wed. – 4:30 AM Thurs.
    • Off-ramp to Columbian Way closed 9 PM to 5 AM nightly, Wed. – Fri. (morning).
  • 8 PM Fri – 5 AM Mon | NB I-5 Ramp closures:
    • S Michigan St on- and off-ramps
    • Off-ramp to South Columbian Way
    • West Seattle Bridge on- and off-ramps
    • Columbian Way on-ramp
    • Cherry Street on-ramp
    • University on-ramp
    • Off-ramp to Olive Way
    • Off-ramp to Seneca Street

Note: work is weather dependent.

 

Other construction this week (not ** above):

  • Columbia St remains closed | between 1st Ave and Post Ave.  This will continue through the end of the month, to complete an areaway project.
  • Columbia St still reduced 1 lane | between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave.  The work is set to wrap by early next week, or sooner.
  • Blanchard St remains closed | between 7th and 8th, through Friday, for simultaneous construction of 4 projects.  The 3 week full closure replaced a 3-4 month partial closure.
  • Fir St will be closed Saturday | between 9th Ave and Broadway, during tower crane removal.

 

Sneak peek @ next week…

 

On the horizon…

S portal work planned during SR 99 closure | Image by WSDOT

The reality of a 3-week SR 99 closure is on the horizon. No confirmation yet on when – but be prepared! 

 

For the data hungry…

 

Contact us!

What’s Moving Seattle | This Week

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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.

 

Contact us!

Email us at construction.coordination@seattle.gov or call 206-684-ROAD (7623). Information subject to change. 

What’s Moving Seattle | This Week

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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…

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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!

Email us at construction.coordination@seattle.gov or call 206-684-ROAD (7623). Information subject to change.