Seattle’s new waterfront is taking shape

Construction of Seattle’s new waterfront is underway and will continue through 2023. Click on the map below to find more information about construction happening now.

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Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition construction is not shown. For more information explore the demolition web tracker on WSDOT’s program website.

July 30, 2019 5 - 7 pm AXIS Pioneer Square, 308 1st Ave S

Following our first open house in April, we’ve developed the concept design for pedestrian improvements on portions of Main, Washington, King and Yesler streets between Alaskan Way and 2nd Ave S. Join us to view our proposed concept design, learn how past feedback informed our process and share your input on how we’ve prioritized our improvements. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on creating safe, convenient, graceful and accessible east-west connections between Pioneer Square and the waterfront.

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July 24, 2019, 5 - 7 PM, 1400 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Post Seawall construction and with viaduct removal in the works, the waterfront will soon be ready for the next phase of its transformation—building the new Alaskan Way! Drop in to find out more about how we will build the new waterfront, what to expect for the rest of 2019 and how we plan to proactively keep people informed of construction activities.

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July 11, 2019

Check out the article by @crosscut_news on the day/night acoustic salmon research along the Seattle seawall! Link in bio.@waseagrant

View the photo gallery to learn more.

Pier 62 deck installation began Monday, 7/8.

July 10, 2019

We hope that everyone enjoyed their weekend and had a chance to come visit the waterfront. Construction kicked off this week with Pier 62 decking installation! We are ever closer to saying hello to the new pier!

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Construction schedule

Interested in seeing construction sequencing maps? Download them here!

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2019

Alaskan Way Viaduct removal began in early 2019 and is anticipated to end in summer 2019.
Work on the new Alaskan Way, Elliott Way and Columbia Street transit corridor will begin to take shape in the footprint of the demolished viaduct in summer 2019.
The newly rebuilt Pier 62 will be completed and open by year end after installation of the new deck.
Plantings for habitat improvements on the new intertidal area between Colman Dock and Pier 48 will meet their new home later in 2019.

2020

2021

Construction of pedestrian improvements on Union Street are anticipated to be complete in winter 2021.
Construction of Overlook Walk, a new elevated pedestrian connection between Pike Place Market and the waterfront, is anticipated to begin in spring 2021.
Work to extend the existing Bell Street Park to connect Belltown to the waterfront through pedestrian and road improvements along the new Elliott Way is anticipated to begin in late summer 2021.
Pedestrian improvements to some east/west streets in the heart of Pioneer Square will reconnect this historic neighborhood back to the city’s gateway to the Puget Sound. Construction is anticipated to begin in late summer 2021.
The new Alaskan Way and Elliott Way are anticipated to open to traffic in fall 2021.
Construction of the park promenade, a landscaped walking space along the water and piers, and bike path, between the park promenade and road, is anticipated to begin in fall 2021.
Construction of improvements on Pike and Pine streets will set the stage for a safe and vibrant pedestrian experience from Capitol Hill to Pike Place is anticipated to begin in fall 2021.
Redesigned to create a larger public space and improve access, safety and flexibility to the pier, construction of the new Waterfront Park/Pier 58 is anticipated to begin in fall 2021.
The portion of Marion Street Bridge that crosses Alaskan Way will be rebuilt to improve an essential pedestrian connection to Colman Dock. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2021.