Alliance for Pioneer Square

This information SDOT includes project updates for all three segments:  Broadway, 14th/Yesler, and the Jackson segment.

Full PDF copies of these updates are linked above.

 

BROADWAY SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Track Construction and Water Main Installation

Expect Traffic Congestion, Metro stop relocations between Howell and Pike, and early morning construction

Weekday Work:

• Howell to Pine
  • o Trackway construction
  • o Electrical installations

• Pike and Union intersections

• o Traffic signal foundation installation
• o Electrical installations
• Marion intersection
  • o Storm drain installation

Weekend Work:

• Jefferson intersection

• Water main installation

Work Hours:

• Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Note Regarding Water Main Installation:

In mid-August there will be nighttime interruptions to water service from Cherry to Jefferson. If your building will be affected you will receive notice of a water shutdown directly from Seattle Public Utilities at least 72 hours in advance.

 

14^TH/YESLER SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Track Construction and Storm Drain, Sewer and Electrical Duct Bank Installation

Expect relocation of Metro’s westbound stop at Yesler and 14^th as well as closure of their eastbound stop at Yesler and 12^th

Weekday Work:

• Yesler – Broadway to 10^th
  • o Storm drain and sewer installation
• Yesler – 12^thto 14th
  • o Trackway construction
  • o Sidewalk construction
• 14^th– Yesler to Main
  • o Trackway construction
  • o Electrical Installations
• Main – 14^thto Boren
  • o Electrical duct bank installation
• Jackson – 10^thto 14th
  • o PSE gas line installation

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Traffic Advisory:

Northbound 14^th from Main to Yesler continues to be closed to traffic through the end of August. Southbound 14^th will remain closed as well.

 

JACKSON SEGMENT – CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

Water Main and Storm Drain Installation

Weekday Work:

• Electrical duct bank installation between 1^st and 3^rd  
• Installation of water main between Maynard and 7^th

Weekend Work:

• Storm drain installation at 7^th
• Electrical duct bank installation between 1^st and 3^rd

Work Hours:

• Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Note Regarding Water Main Installation:

Beginning in mid-August there will be water service interruptions as new connections are made along Jackson.  If your building will be affected you will receive notice of a water shutdown directly from Seattle Public Utilities at least 72 hours in advance.

 

More information at http://www.seattlestreetcar.org/firsthill.htm

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

Highlights for Friday, Aug. 3 – Monday, Aug. 13

Corridor-wide:

• Viaduct reinforcement work will require overnight closures of all lanes of southbound SR 99 between the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge.

Nighttime southbound SR 99 closure details through Aug. 17:

• Sunday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 8 – the morning of Friday, Aug. 10 – The southbound SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed from the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel to the West Seattle Bridge from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday; and again Wednesday night through Friday morning.
• Sunday, Aug. 12 – the morning of Friday, Aug. 17 – The southbound SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed from the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel to the West Seattle Bridge from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday.

North:

Through late August:

• The right lane of southbound SR 99 is closed around-the-clock from Republican to Harrison streets. Access to and from southbound SR 99 is closed from Republican and Harrison streets.

Monday, Aug. 6 through Wednesday, Aug. 8.

• Sixth Avenue North will be closed between John and Thomas streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local access will be maintained using Thomas Street.

• Thomas Street will be closed between Sixth Avenue North and Taylor Avenue North from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 9 through the morning of Friday, Aug. 9

• Sixth Avenue North will be closed between Harrison and Thomas streets from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Local access will be maintained using Thomas Street.

Thursday, Aug. 9 through the morning of Saturday, Aug. 11.

• John Street will be closed between Sixth Avenue North and Taylor Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Central:

• The southbound roadway under the viaduct will be closed nightly from Marion Street to Yesler Way, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 through the morning of Friday, Aug. 10.

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