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Construction overview

• This week crews placed gravel in the space between the taxi holding area and Elliott Bay Trail between Columbia and Marion streets. Gone are the barrels and caution tape.

• Also this week, a new pick up/drop off area was installed at Colman Dock, north of the Columbia crosswalk on the western curb. The zone is large enough for two cars and is a three-minute load and unload except from 3 to 6 p.m.  Monday through Friday.

• For a weekly update of the latest traffic closures, please visit our webpage.

 

Continuing work

• Ongoing work to install underground monitoring equipment, which is a part of a comprehensive program, helps crews minimize ground movement and protect structures during tunneling. During the upcoming week, work in this program will occur:
  • 7 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday: Marion Street reduced to one lane between Western Avenue and Alaskan Way.
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday: Intermittent lane closures on Madison Street between Second Avenue and Post Alley.
  • 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Friday: Northbound parking lane and sidewalk closed on Western Avenue between Marion and Madison streets. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
  • 7 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday: Spring Street reduced to one lane between Post Alley and Western Avenue.

 

Upcoming events

        University of Washington Huskies vs. USC Trojans (CenturyLink)

• Sat., Oct. 13, 4 p.m.

        Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots (CenturyLink)

• Sun., Oct. 14, 1:05 p.m.

        Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake (CenturyLink)

• Wed., Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

Highlights for Friday, Oct. 12 – Monday, Oct. 22

Visit WSDOT’s website for a complete list of closures. Closure information changes frequently, so remember to check for updates throughout the week.

 

North:

• Starting on Monday, Oct. 15, Sixth Avenue North between Thomas and Republican streets, Harrison Street between Broad Street and Aurora Avenue North and Republican Street between Sixth Avenue North and Aurora Avenue North will permanently close for construction of the SR 99 tunnel’s north portal.

Monday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Oct. 19

• Flaggers will alternate traffic on Sixth Avenue North between John Street and Denny Way from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

 

Central:

Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21

• Seattle City Light crews will close one southbound lane on First Avenue between Columbia and Cherry streets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Monday, Oct. 15, through the morning of Friday, Oct. 19

• Both directions of First Avenue South will be closed between South King Street and Railroad Way South from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the closure start time will be delayed until two hours after the Sounders FC game at CenturyLink Field lets out.

Monday, Oct. 15

• The left lane of Marion Street between Alaskan Way and Western Avenue will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16, through the morning of Friday, Oct. 19

• The northbound parking lane of Western Avenue between Marion and Madison streets will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.

Friday, Oct. 19, through Tuesday, Oct. 23

• The right lane of Madison Street between Post Alley and Western Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 18

• The left lane of Madison Street between Second Avenue and Post Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

South:

Monday, Oct. 15, through the morning of Friday, Oct. 19

• The intersection of South Royal Brougham Way and East Frontage Road will be closed intermittently from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. 

 

Quick links:

• Current work: The most up-to-date resource for construction related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement.
• Traffic: Real-time conditions on Seattle area highways and many connecting streets.
• Transit: WSDOT funded additional bus service along routes affected by construction.
• Bike/walk: We maintain a safe and reliable path for bicyclists and pedestrians through the construction area.

 

Website links

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program

SR 99 Tunnel Project | South Holgate Street to South King Street Project

Highlights for Friday, Oct. 5 – Monday, Oct. 15

Visit WSDOT’s website for a complete list of closures. Closure information changes frequently, so remember to check for updates throughout the week.

Corridor-wide:

• The semi-annual viaduct maintenance closure will close both directions of the Alaskan Way Viaduct from just north of the Battery Street Tunnel to the West Seattle Bridge around-the-clock from 6 a.m. Saturday through 4 p.m. Sunday.

• SR 99 Aurora Bridge seismic retrofit work will reduce traffic across the bridge to one lane in each direction from 9 p.m. Friday through 2 p.m. Sunday. Beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, crews will open more lanes to accommodate traffic heading to and from the Sounders match at CenturyLink Field.

North:

Monday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday, Oct. 9

• John Street will be closed between Sixth Avenue North and Taylor Avenue North from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  Additionally, flaggers will alternate traffic in the intersection of Sixth Avenue North and John Street.

Monday, Oct. 8, through Friday, Oct. 12

• Flaggers will alternate traffic on Sixth Avenue North between John Street and Denny Way from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

 

Central:

Saturday, Oct. 6

• Seattle City Light crews will close one southbound lane on First Avenue between Columbia and Cherry streets from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 8, through Friday, Oct. 12

• The left lane of Madison Street between First and Post avenues will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Monday, Oct. 8, through the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 9

• The right lane of Marion Street between Western and Post avenues will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 9, through the morning of Friday, Oct. 12

• The left lane of Marion Street between Western and Post avenues will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.
• First Avenue South will be closed between South King Street and Railroad Way South from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

 

Quick links:

• Current work: The most up-to-date resource for construction related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement.
• Traffic: Real-time conditions on Seattle area highways and many connecting streets.
• Transit: WSDOT funded additional bus service along routes affected by construction.
• Bike/walk: We maintain a safe and reliable path for bicyclists and pedestrians through the construction area.

 

Website links

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program

SR 99 Tunnel Project | South Holgate Street to South King Street Project