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.

October 16, 2019

FALL-OW ME TO WHERE THE PLANTS WILL BE! Earlier this year, we finished the Habitat Beach foundation located south of Colman Dock. The purpose of the Habitat Beach is to support the waterfront ecosystem, including enhancing the salmon corridor by creating an intertidal zone with nearshore vegetation. Now that the fall season is here, we are getting ready to begin planting.

October 9, 2019

Beam me up, Scotty! Pier 62 edge beam formwork is almost complete! As the name implies, the edge beam is simply the beam around the edge of the pier. You can think of it like the crust of a deep-dish pizza. It is the first piece of the pier that will be permanently visible following the completion of Pier 62.

September 25, 2019

There is a place where the west side path is no more, where there is a pile of materials, where the temporary path used to be, but in its place will be a new path for you and for me... Last week, the west side path next to Pier 62 closed for work to begin on the new sidewalk footings. Detour signage will be maintained on site.

August 28, 2019

Work continues to secure the previously placed precast deck panels on Pier 62. Despite the previous text, you can rest assured we are not using glue to secure the deck panels. This past week, we have been welding together the rebar between deck panels to secure them in place. We then poured concrete to fill in gaps between the panels before the final topping slab/finished surface itself is poured.

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Construction schedule

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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.