Alaskan Way Viaduct Closure Begins April 29

Approximate two-week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct – starts April 29

Beginning Friday, April 29, the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for approximately two weeks as a precautionary measure while Bertha, the SR 99 tunneling machine, travels beneath the structure. The viaduct will be closed between the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge. For the most up-to-date information, visit 99closure.org.

Make a travel plan and expect additional congestion throughout the region

This closure will disrupt local and regional traffic patterns. WSDOT is coordinating with other transportation agencies to keep people moving through a variety of measures, but is expecting the closure to increase traffic congestion regardless. We are asking travelers in Seattle and the surrounding region to plan ahead and consider adjusting their travel habits to help us keep people moving on highways and city streets. We recommend that you:

Allow plenty of extra travel time and expect rush hour congestion to start earlier and end later.
If possible, consider leaving early or delaying your trip to avoid traveling during peak times. Know before you go and check out the travel resources page so you can make informed travel choices during the closure.
Consider working from home if you can, to avoid commuting altogether.

Need help making a travel plan?

Take a look at this travel alternatives handout for a detailed list of resources and options for changing your commute.

Stay up-to-date

For the latest information regarding traffic conditions and tunneling progress:

Bookmark the official org website.
Check Twitter for major traffic and project alerts: @BerthaDigsSR99, @WSDOT_Traffic, @SeattleDOT, @KCMetroBus, @SoundTransit, @MyCommTrans, #99closure
Contact us at viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov or 1-888-AWV-LINE (298-5463).

Download the Closure Map Here

GiveBIG to the Alliance for Pioneer Square!

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The Alliance for Pioneer Square’s work is critical to the trajectory of Pioneer Square. Everyone benefits – businesses, property owners, employees, residents, and visitors. Your financial support ensures our continued success. We ask for charitable donations only once a year. Not another golf event or breakfast. Just one day of giving on-line. The Alliance participates in GiveBIG, Seattle’s biggest day of charitable giving.

Help us to maintain our momentum, if you give between now and midnight May 3rd, any gift up to $2,500 will be stretched through matching contributions from the Seattle Foundation.

Visit the Alliance for Pioneer Square’s GiveBIG page (http://bit.ly/GiveBigPioneerSquare) and GiveBIG today!

Thank you in advance for your support.

Pioneer Square Spring Clean 2016

It’s that time of the year again, Pioneer Square Spring Clean!

Every now and then, every neighborhood needs a little extra TLC. Join your neighbors, co-workers, and community partners in sprucing up Pioneer Square, Saturday May 7th, 2016! Tackling a number of projects, like weeding, garbage pick-up, a walking audit, graffiti paint out, and removing all those outdated posters from our historic light poles is what it is all about. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community and be a part of something tangible and impactful. BONUS!!! Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided. Plus, you’ll get some awesome swag to keep yourself looking and feeling cool! All ages welcome.All you need is a can-do attitude and be willing to get down in the weeds, literally.

WHEN | Saturday, May 7, 2016, 8:30AM-12:00PM

WHERE | Occidental Park – 117 S Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104

If you plan on bringing a team of volunteers from your business, apartment building, or community, please register at the link above and let Carl[at]pioneersquare.org know so he can keep you grouped together.