Alliance for Pioneer Square

Stadium traffic on Saturday

Traffic is expected to be particularly ugly on Saturday in the SODO area when the U of W holds its graduation ceremonies at CenturyLink Field with gates opening at 12 noon and the ceremonies wrapping up around 4:30 p.m., or later, and the Seattle Mariners taking on the LA Dodgers next door at Safeco Field starting at 4:15 p.m.  Parking has been reserved for the use of Mariners baseball fans only at four nearby garages; advise from the Mariners’ headquarters is that Saturday’s game attendees pre-purchase their parking on-line.

Westbound Spokane Street Viaduct Closure This Weekend

Also, revised nighttime closures next week

 The westbound lanes of the Spokane St Viaduct between I-5 and SR 99 will be closed this weekend from 6 p.m. Saturday, June 9 until 5 a.m. Monday, June 11.  The SR 99 southbound off-ramp to West Seattle will remain open, providing an opportunity to avoid the closure.  Please see  maps providing additional detour opportunities:

Map routes to West Seattle from north during the closure

Map routes to West Seattle from south during the closure

 Note: The eastbound Spokane St Viaduct off-ramp at 1^st Ave S remains closed, but is projected to reopen the morning of Tuesday, June 19.

The updated construction related travel lane closures and/or shifts for the coming week are outlined below, although some dates could slip depending on weather conditions.

Wednesday, June 13 – Thursday, June 14

• Eastbound lanes of the Spokane St Viaduct closed at SR 99, with all traffic diverted to northbound SR 99.  All other eastbound traffic should consider using the low level Spokane Swing Bridge.  The closure will run from 10 p.m. both nights until 5 a.m. the following morning.

• The left westbound travel lane of the Spokane St Viaduct between I-5 and SR 99 will be closed from 10 p.m. both nights until 5 a.m. the following morning.  Traffic will be maintained in the remaining westbound lane.

Sunday, June 17 – Tuesday, June 19

• Southbound traffic on E Marginal Way at S Spokane St will be detoured to the west for three nights from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning.

Monday, June 18

• The westbound lanes of the Spokane St Viaduct from I-5 to SR 99 will be closed from 10 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning, June 19.  The SR 99 southbound off-ramp to West Seattle will remain open, providing an opportunity to avoid the closure.

• The left eastbound travel lane of the Spokane St Viaduct from SR 99 to I-5 will be closed from 10 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning, June 19.  Traffic will be maintained in the remaining eastbound lane.

The 4th Annual Pioneer Square Spring Clean was a great success thanks to over 150 volunteers who showed up at Occidental Park on Saturday morning, June 2nd. Volunteers came to Pioneer Square to remove graffiti, pick up litter, weed tree wells, stencil storm drains, mulch street medians, and plant pallet gardens for the neighborhood. So many volunteers and organizations made this happen, we couldn’t have done it without them!

Special shoutouts to all the teams who came and conquered those disheveled medians, tree wells, and littered streets! Thanks to Cleanscapes for picking up and disposing of the mulch bags.

Special thanks to SDOT crewmembers Darren, Gary, Cliserio, Christina, Humberto, Kim, and Paul for helping with road closures, coordination, and supplying mulch and tools. Thanks to Trade Craft Builders and Stadium Place for also loaning many of the tools.

And thank you to Weirdo for the t-shirt design, Starbucks for the coffee, and Ivar’s for the clam chowder lunch! Their donations have made this year’s neighborhood cleaning event extra special.

The Alliance for Pioneer Square is proud to organize this yearly community event in cooperation with the International Sustainability Institute. The Spring Clean is part of our ongoing mission to better Pioneer Square through advocacy, programming, marketing, and community action. Learn more about us at AllianceForPioneerSquare.org and stay up to date on the neighborhood at PioneerSquare.org.

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 Monday, June 4 – Saturday, June 9

North end:

• John Street will close between Taylor Avenue North and Sixth Avenue North from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday for utility work. Alley access will be maintained.
• Sixth Avenue North will close between Harrison Street and Thomas Street around-the-clock from at 7 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Friday for utility work.

Central waterfront:

• The lanes adjacent to bus-stop islands on Alaskan Way and in the ferry holding area will close between Madison and Columbia streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Flaggers will alternate traffic in the intersection of Yesler Way and the road under the viaduct from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday.

South end:

• East Marginal Way South will close between South Atlantic Street to South Massachusetts Street from 7 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday. Local access will be maintained.

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