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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.

 

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 | Weekender

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Like we said earlier this week, this weekend is hot! But wait, there’s more….there’s preparing for Monday! What’s happening Monday, you ask?

 

How you get around downtown is changing.

On Monday, we’re optimizing bus service on 3rd Ave by extending bus-only hours. In other words, 3rd Ave will be dedicated for buses and bicyclists from 6 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week.

As the Washington State Department of Transportation plans for a full three-week closure as early as this fall, of SR 99 downtown – the Alaskan Way Viaduct – and the opening of a new SR 99 tunnel under downtown, we’re ramping up our strategy to deal with the traffic impacts in and around downtown.

Today, 3rd Ave is reserved for buses and people biking during the busiest weekday commute times (6-9 AM & 3-6:30 PM, M-F); starting Monday, 3rd Ave from Stewart St to just south of Yesler Way will be reserved for buses and bicyclists, 6 AM – 7 PM, seven days a week. So what does this mean for you? Get the details in our latest SDOT blog.

So have fun this weekend while also remembering this Monday change! The Seattle Police Department will cite people violating new restrictions in the coming weeks, but in the beginning, you’ll see officers educating people driving.

 

More AWV-related work.

Remember those construction ahead points we noted Aug. 3? Here’s an update…

 

Utility vault installation:

Through August 21, one WB lane on Madison St will be open, with all other lanes closed between Western Ave and Alaskan Way. The Office of the Waterfront is finishing installation of a vault to maintain utility service to area businesses, once the Alaskan Way Viaduct is demolished.

 

Installing new traffic signals/markings:

WSDOT expects construction for the Alaskan Way Traffic Switch to wrap up on or around Sept. 27, 2018. Crews are working north from the former ferry queuing lanes near Marion St, into current waterfront parking up to Pike St. They’re installing new traffic signals and marking new traffic lanes to prepare Alaskan Way for 2-way traffic (to be moved out from underneath the viaduct).

 

Other:

Pier 62/63 will impose lane restrictions on Alaskan Way through 8/31/2018 during non-peak travel times.

Columbia 2-way project is substantially complete and final inspections are underway. This project repaved Columbia St before it is converted to 2-way between 1st Ave and 3rd for bus routes, coming from West Seattle after the Alaskan Way Viaduct is demolished.

 

Rainier Tower construction impacts.

Crane installation:

Image by Rainier Square | www.rainiersquare.com

On August 18, 5th Ave will be closed between Union and University streets to install the project’s third tower crane. Use 2nd and 3rd avenues for SB travel.

 

Pouring concrete:

September 7 at 10 PM through September 8 (possibly until Sept. 9) there will be full closures of 4th Ave, Union St, 5th Ave, and University St around the project to pour 11,000 cubic yards of concrete – over 1,000 trucks will deliver to the site that weekend.

 

Other impacts include the continued daily closure of one lane on Union St, 6 AM – 5 PM;  transit lane closure on 4th Ave, 6 AM – 3 PM daily; and sidewalk closures 24/7 on all frontages (Note: Rainier Square building is accessible).

 

Utility construction.

Image by Seattle Streetcar | seattlestreetcar.org

Streetcar utility work continues with the roadway now open between S Jackson and S Main streets, both NB and SB!

 

Next up:

  1. Full closures of 1st Ave S, Cherry to Washington streets, through 8/24/18 – alternating closures of SB 1st Ave and EB Cherry St to help move SB traffic off 1st.
  2. NB 1st Ave S, Main to Washington streets, reopens 8/24/18; NB 1st Ave S, Washington to Yesler will remain closed; Yesler to Columbia closed thru Sept. 28.
  3. Closures of 1st Ave SB between Cherry St and Yesler Way are limited to weekdays between 9 AM and 3 PM.  The closures are necessary to connect buildings on the west side of 1st Ave to the new water main.

 

Monday Mariners.

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

 

More construction news.

Olson Pl SW and 1st Ave S project continues.

This is the 3rd of 4 weekends crews are working 7 AM to 9 PM daily to install traffic signaling at Olson Pl SW and 1st Ave S. Expect lane closures as the team continues 12-hour days to try to finish the project by Aug. 26!

 

Dexter Ave N 1 lane, 8/18-19 in SLU.

On 8/18 – 8/19, Dexter Avenue N in South Lake Union will be reduced to one lane for all traffic, on Aug. 18 & 19, with NB and SB traffic flagged for the 403 Dexter Ave N project. Crews are installing a water main.

 

As the crane flies…

On August 19th the crane at 2116 4th Ave will be removed, requiring closure  of Blanchard St, between 4th and 5th avenues.

 

 

Other news:

The Seattle Special Events Office has a great collection of calendars to keep you in the know. For updated event and advisory info, keep an eye on On the Move. 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). For more information on travel impacts, check out our construction look-ahead and traveler’s map links.

 

Information subject to change. Additional construction or events may be planned in the Seattle area.

What’s Moving Seattle | This Week

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This week in Seattle.

It’s all about safety and community this week, through maintenance of key interstates; Seattle communities gathering for National Night Out; and Pearl Jam banding together twice in their hometown (here!) to fight homelessness! We love Seattle XXOO.

 

Monday, August 6

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

As previewed, this week leads with overnight interstate repair work, for a safe and connected Seattle:

 

Tuesday, August 7

Image by Seattle Police Department | bit.ly/2M3aUWI

Seattle Night Out: Seattle residents gather tonight all across the city, to mark this annual crime prevention night. Thanks Seattle Police Department for sponsoring Seattle Night Out!  Tweet your community power pics to share neighborhood pride!

 

Wednesday, August 8

Image by Pearl Jam | pearljam.com

Pearl Jam The Home Shows are tonight and Friday night, 7:30 – 11:30 PM at Safeco Field. Attendance each night is estimated at 45,000.

 

Thursday, August 9

Image by Seahawks Football | www.seahawks.com

The Seattle Seahawks play a pre-season game against the Indianapolis Colts at CenturyLink Field, 7 – 10 PM. SODO will be PACKED, with 60,000 attendees expected.

 

Friday, August 10

Image by SLU Block Party | www.slublockparty.com/

South Lake Union Block Party at SLU Discovery Center, 12 PM to 11 PM, an estimated 3,000 people will attend!

Panic! At the Disco concert at KeyArena from 7 PM to 10 PM, with approximately 12,000 people expected.

Pearl Jam The Home Shows concert #2 at Safeco Field, 7:30 PM – 11 PM, with a cozy 45,000 estimated attendance.

Alison Wonderland concert at WaMu Theater from 8 PM to 11 PM.  Doors open at 7 PM!  Expect an audience of about 7,000.

NB I-5 partial closure set for overnights starting tonight. From 8 PM to 5 AM, August 10 – 13, NB I-5 from Michigan St. to SR 520 will be reduced to 2 lanes. NOTE: the express lanes will be closed in both directions during this time. Expect delays and seek to plan around, if you can!

Office of the Waterfront is installing a utility vault on Madison St, between Western Ave and Alaskan Way, working 6 day weeks (Sundays off) now through August 18, 7 AM – 5 PM on weekdays and 9 AM – 5 PM on Saturdays  (and until 10 PM Saturdays, if needed). The work requires a full closure of Madison Street, Western to Alaskan, Aug. 10 – 13 overnights. Local access will be maintained.

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

 

 

Saturday, August 11

Image by Fred Hutch Obliteride | www.obliteride.org/

Obliteride: Join or cheer on the 25-, 50-, and 100-mile rides and 5K walk, to benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.  Riders will leave UW’s E-1 parking lot in waves between 7 AM and 9:30 AM, with the 5K walk following the last wave. Riders and walkers finish at Gas Works Park.  Estimated attendance: 3,000.

SODO Flea: Monthly Market on Utah Ave S, between S Stacy St and S Holgate St, 10 AM – 4 PM.  Estimated attendance: 1,000.

SPF30 – Sub Pop Records 30th Anniversary Festival: Wear your sunscreen for this free music festival celebrating Sub Pop Records‘ 30th Anniversary, along West Seattle’s Alki Beach.  Event hours: 12 PM – 10 PM; estimated attendance: 30,000.

Daryl Hall & John Oates + Train concert: at KeyArena.  7 PM – 10 PM.  Estimated attendance: 10,000.

 

Sunday August 12

Image by Lake Union 10K | www.lakeunion10k.com/

Lake Union 10K: 10th Anniversary Lake Union 10K run or walk along the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop Trail.  Race starts and finishes in Lake Union Park, with course running clockwise around the lake.  7:30 AM – 11 AM.  Estimated attendance: 1,200.

Magnolia Village Car Show: on W McGraw St, between 32nd and 34th avenues W; from 8 AM to 3:30 PM.  Estimated attendance: 800.

BEGO Ethiopian Heritage Arts & Music Fest: Festival celebrating Ethiopian music, culture, art, and food. On E. Cherry St. between 23rd Ave. and MLK Jr. Way.  Festival hours: 11AM – 10PM.  Estimated attendance: 900.

Othello International Festival: Annual community festival at Othello Park (4351 S. Othello Street).  Festival hours: 12 PM – 6 PM.  Estimated attendance: 2,000.

Greaseball: Annual free all-ages community event to showcase home-built, old-school hot rods, custom chops, rat rods, bobbers, vintage motorcycles, and more.  Event will close the roadway at 5606 1st Ave S from 12 PM to 8 PM.  Estimated attendance: 1,000.

Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas: at CenturyLink Field.  7 PM – 9 PM.  Estimated attendance: 35,000.

 

More Info.

Check out our Weekender Edition at the end of this week, for updated event and advisory info! For more details on travel impacts, check out 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. Additional construction

Piquing Your Interest with Peak Transit, ALL Day

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4th Ave S Transit transformation

Today we begin spot improvements on 4th Ave, between S Royal Brougham Way and S Jackson St, to take the existing transit-only lane from peak-period to 24/7 operation. The change will help 37 bus routes  along this heavily traveled corridor to be more efficient and available!

What you can expect:

Starting Wednesday, August 1 | 12 AM – 6 AM

Closure

Impacts from construction will be minimal, with work performed along 4th Ave S on weekends, overnight.

 

General

We expect that sometime in September, the 4th Ave NB right curb lane between S Royal Brougham Way and S Jackson St, will be transit-only for through-traffic, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, improving service for the following routes:

 

  • King County Metro: 41, 76, 77, 111, 114, 150, 177, 178, 190, 212, 214, 216, 217, 218, 219, 301, 308, 312, 316
  • Community Transit: 402, 405, 410, 415, 417, 422, 424
  • Sound Transit: 510, 511, 512, 513, 522, 545, 550, 554, 590, 594, 595

 

If you’re driving along this corridor, remember, you may still use the transit-only lane to turn right onto Seattle Blvd!

 

Questions?

Check out our website for more info on the Spot Improvements program! Or, contact Jonathan Dong at 206-233-8564 or Jonathan.dong@seattle.gov.

 

Thank you for your understanding!

 

What’s moving Seattle this week?

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This week in Seattle.

Time flies when you’re…well–actually, time seems to fly regardless.

And there goes July… Wait, What!?

Wednesday, August 1

Featured image by Seafair Fleet Week & Boeing Maritime Celebration | bit.ly/2ArSmtV

Seafair Fleet Week and Boeing Maritime Celebration: Tour the US Navy USS Momsen and USS Somerset at Pier 90, and the Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Yellowknife and HMCS Whitehorse at Pier 69, for free from 9 AM to 3 PM. Expect traffic congestion along the Waterfront.

Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros: #TrueToTheBlue wrap up this 3-game series at Safeco Field; 7:10 PM – 10 PM. Estimated attendance: 36,000.

Construction: WSDOT will close 3 right lanes of NB I-5 for repair work, 9 PM – 5 AM, from Denny Way to SR 520.

 

Thursday, August 2

Featured image by Seattle Art Fair | seattleartfair.com

Seattle Art Fair: Enjoy preview day at CenturyLink Field Event Center with 2,000 attendees expected during the 3:30 PM – 6 PM and 6 PM – 9 PM sessions.

Seafair Fleet Week and Boeing Maritime Celebration: Tour the US Navy USS Momsen and USS Somerset at Pier 90, and the Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Yellowknife and HMCS Whitehorse at Pier 69, for free from 9 AM to 3 PM. Expect traffic congestion along the Waterfront.

Blue Angels & I-90: The I-90 floating bridge will close 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM and 1 PM – 2:45 PM for Blue Angels practice flights.

Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays:  The Mariners kick off a 4-game series at Safeco Field, 7:10 PM – 10 PM. Estimated attendance: 30,000.

 

Friday, August 3

Featured image by Seafair | www.seafair.com

Seafair Weekend Festival: Festivities in Genesee Park and along Lake Washington Blvd run from 8 AM to 6 PM. Attendance is estimated at 50,000, so try alternatives to driving.

Umoja Fest Africatown Heritage Festival Rally: This celebration of African American community in the northwest features music, food, culture, and family fun! Hours are 10 AM to 8 PM Friday, at Judkins Park. About 4,500 attendees expected over the weekend.

Seattle Art Fair: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Fair hours are 11 AM to 8 PM.  Estimated attendance: 2,000.

Blue Angels & I-90: The I-90 floating bridge will close 12:55 PM – 2:45 PM, for the first Boeing Seafair Air Show of the weekend!

Seafair Fleet Week and Boeing Maritime Celebration: Tour the US Navy USS Momsen and USS Somerset at Pier 90 from 2 PM to 7 PM, and the Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Yellowknife and HMCS Whitehorse at Pier 69, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Magnolia Summerfest: This 2-day festival features an art show, craft booths, and activities at the Magnolia Community Center and Magnolia Playfield at 33rd Ave W & W Smith St.  Hours are 3 PM to 11 PM Friday.  Estimated attendance: 2,000.

Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays: The Mariners are home for game 2 in this 4-game series, 7:10 PM – 10 PM. Estimated attendance is 38,000.

 

Saturday, August 4

Image by United States Navy Blue Angels | bit.ly/2LJH6hF

Blue Angels & I-90: The I-90 floating bridge will close 12:55 PM – 2:45 PM for day 2 of the Boeing Seafair Air Show!

Seafair Weekend Festival: Festivities in Genesee Park and along Lake Washington Blvd run from 8 AM to 9:30 PM Saturday. Attendance is estimated at 50,000, so try alternatives to driving.

Seafair Fleet Week and Boeing Maritime Celebration: Tour the US Navy USS Momsen and USS Somerset at Pier 90, and the Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Yellowknife and HMCS Whitehorse at Pier 69, for free from 9 AM to 12 PM. Expect traffic congestion along the Waterfront.

Museum of Flight Jet Blast Bash: Enjoy the air show from this annual 2-day family festival, with fast planes, fast cars, music, food and fun on the Blue Angels flightline, 10 AM to 4 PM.

Lake City Summer Festival: Annual summer festival on NE 125th St. between Lake City Way NE and 25th Ave. NE.  Festival hours are 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  Estimated attendance: 5,400.

Seattle Art Fair: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Fair hours are 11 AM to 7 PM Saturday.  Estimated attendance: 2,000.

Umoja Fest Africatown Heritage Festival Rally: Annual festivities celebrate African American community in the northwest with bands, fashion shows, sports competitions, and more! Hours are 12 PM to 8 PM Saturday, at Judkins Park.

Umoja Fest Africatown Heritage Parade March: Saturday’s parade starts at 1 PM, at 23rd Ave and E Union St.  The route heads SB on 23rd; W on S Jackson St; and SB on 20th Pl S into the Festival at Judkins Park.  Estimated attendees: 1,075.

Magnolia Summerfest: This festival at the Magnolia Community Center and W. Smith St.  Festival hours are 3 PM to 11 PM Friday.  Estimated attendance: 2,000.

Lake City Summer Festival Parade: Annual parade on Lake City Way NE between NE 135th and NE 125th streets.  This year the parade will turn on NE 125th St, and head west to 26th Ave NE.  Kid’s Parade: 6 PM; Dog Parade: 6:30 PM; Grand Parade: 7 PM.  Estimated attendance: 5,400.

Greatest Party Known to Humankind: An estimated 4,000 people celebrate biking in the streets of Georgetown, 6 PM Saturday until 2 AM Sunday. Note: Airport Way, from Corson Ave S to 13th Ave S, will close to vehicle traffic: 12 PM Saturday – 3 AM Sunday.

Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays: The Ms are at Safeco Field again, for game 3 in this 4-game series, 7:10 PM – 10 PM. Estimated attendance: 45,000.

 

Sunday, August 5

Image by Seattle Mariners | www.mlb.com/mariners

Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Our Mariners wrap up this 4-game series with an afternoon at Safeco Field, 1:10 PM – 4 PM, followed by a Run Around the Bases for fans age 14 and younger! Heads up: 44,000 people expected.

Seafair Weekend Festival: Festivities in Genesee Park and along Lake Washington Blvd run from 7:30 AM to 6 PM Sunday. Attendance is estimated at 75,000, so try alternatives to driving.

Seafair Fleet Week and Boeing Maritime Celebration: Tour the US Navy USS Momsen and USS Somerset at Pier 90, and the Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Yellowknife and HMCS Whitehorse at Pier 69, for free from 9 AM to 3 PM. Expect traffic congestion along the Waterfront.

Museum of Flight Jet Blast Bash: Enjoy the air show from this annual 2-day family festival, with fast planes, fast cars, music, food and fun on the Blue Angels flightline, 10 AM to 4 PM.

Umoja Fest Africatown Heritage Festival Rally: Annual festivities celebrate African American community in northwest featuring Music, Food, and family fun! The festival runs from 12 PM to 7 PM Sunday, at Judkins Park.

Blue Angels & I-90: The I-90 floating bridge will close 12:55 PM – 2:45 PM, for the last day of the Boeing Seafair Air Show!

Seattle Art Fair: At CenturyLink Field Event Center.  Fair hours are 11 AM to 6 PM Sunday.  Estimated attendance: 2,000.

 

 

Next week preview.

August 6 – 8: NB I-5 from the Ship Canal Bridge to NE Ravenna Blvd, 3 right lanes closed overnights from 9 PM to 5 AM.

August 6 – 8: NB I-5 from Denny Way to SR 520, 3 right lanes closed overnights from 9 PM to 5 AM.

August 6 – 9: WB I-90 from Island Crest Way to Rainier Ave S will be fully closed from 10:30 PM to 4:30 AM.

August 8: Pearl Jam concert at Safeco Field, 7:30PM.

UPDATE | August 9: Seattle Seahawks vs. Indianapolis Colts pre-season game at CenturyLink Field, 7 PM.

 

More Info.

Check out our Weekender Edition at the end of this week, for updated event and advisory info! For more details on travel impacts, check out 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. Additional construction or events may be planned in the Seattle area.

What’s moving Seattle this week?

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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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Contact us!

Email us at construction.coordination@seattle.gov or call 206-684-ROAD (7623). For more information on travel impacts, check out our construction look-ahead and traveler’s map links.

Information subject to change. Additional construction or events may be planned in the Seattle area.

 

1st & Yesler | Full Intersection Closure on July 7-8.

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Utility work for the Center City Connector.

To complete utility work for the Center City Connector, the intersection at 1st Ave S and Yesler Way will be closed on July 7-8 for our crews to install a new water main.

 

What you can expect.

Closure | Full intersection closure at 1st Ave S and Yesler Way from 7 AM on Saturday, July 7 to 9 PM on Sunday, July 8.

Detours | Detour signs will be posted.

  • EB Yesler Way will be closed at Western Ave, except for local access.
  • WB Yesler Way will be closed at 2nd Ave, except for local access.
  • NB 1st Ave will be closed at S Jackson St.
  • SB 1st Ave will be closed at Cherry St, except for local access.
  • WB James St will be closed at 2nd Ave, except for local access.
  • Temporary sidewalk and crosswalk detours at the intersection of 1st Ave S and Yesler Way.

 

Contact us!

Visit our project website for more information or contact our team by calling 206.400.7578 or emailing centercitystreetcar@seattle.gov.

 

Thank you for your understanding while crews complete the work as quickly as possible!

 

1st & Yesler Partial Closure 6.30→7.1

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East side of the intersection.

To complete some utility work for the Center City Connector, the east side of the intersection at 1st Ave S and Yesler Way will be closed this weekend. Crews are installing a new water main.

 

What you can expect.

Closure:

Partial closure of 1st Ave S and Yelser Way intersection – on east side; Detour signs will be posted.  Work starts at 7 AM Saturday, June 30, and runs through 9 PM Sunday, July 1.

SAT 7 AM → 9 PM SUN

 

Detours:

  • EB Yesler Way detoured south, on 1st Ave S
  • NB 1st Ave detoured north, on Alaskan Way S and Western Ave
  • WB Yesler Way detoured via Occidental Ave S and S Washington St
  • Local access to James St available from 2nd Ave
  • Local access along Yesler Way between Occidental Ave S and 1st Ave S
  • Temporary sidewalk/crosswalk detours at 1st Ave S/Yesler Way intersection

 

Contact us!

Questions? Contact the team at (206) 400-7578 or centercitystreetcar@seattle.gov. Or, visit the project webpage for more information: www.seattlestreetcar.org/centercity.htm.

 

Thank you for your understanding while crews complete the work as quickly as possible!

 

Temporary Lane Impacts on SB 1st Ave S between Marion and Columbia

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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.