Seattle’s new waterfront is taking shape

April 2, 2020

Here is an update on our good ol’ friend, the Lenora Street pedestrian bridge. As you can see in the photo below, the demolition of the bridge’s elevated walkway continues. The surrounding excavation and landscaping removal were early steps in removing part of the bridge for construction of the new, elevated Elliott Way. The bridge will be reconnected to Elliott Way with improved sidewalk access to Belltown.

March 26, 2020

What we lacked in a blue sky this week, we made up for with a visit from a colorful, rainbowed friend. As seen in the picture below, a majority of the railing has been installed. On-the-pier work continues with trench drain installation. Under-the-pier installation of electrical continues.

March 19, 2020

Mr. Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long! Seen in the picture below, our drilled shaft installations have made steady progress with the good weather this week. Even during construction, it’s always nice to take in the scenery, especially with the Olympic mountain range at your back.

February 20, 2020

Columbia Street is complete and ready for transit and vehicles this Saturday, February 22! We have come a long way since we began construction in August 2019 to turn Columbia Street into a two-way transit corridor. We want to thank the local businesses, residents and everyone we’ve engaged during construction. Come this Saturday, Columbia Street is returning to the public for access through downtown!

Construction schedule

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2021

Construction of Overlook Walk, a new elevated pedestrian connection between Pike Place Market and the waterfront, is anticipated to begin in 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 2021.
New traffic and transit lanes will open on Alaskan Way between S. King and Columbia streets in late 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 late 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 late 2021.

2022

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 2022.
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 2022.
Construction of improvements on Pike and Pine streets, which will set the stage for a safe and vibrant pedestrian experience from Capitol Hill to Pike Place Market, are anticipated to begin in 2022.

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2024