Seattle’s new waterfront is taking shape

August 6, 2020

Once the new Alaskan Way is open to traffic, the new permanent traffic signals will help safely guide all modes of transportation along the waterfront. Signal work happens under the sidewalk and signs of this work can currently be seen in Pioneer Square. Shown below, is an image of conduit that will connect to future traffic signals and streetlights.

July 30, 2020

Utility work progresses north with electric vault installation on Spring Street and Alaskan Way. An electric vault is like a small electrical room underground to provide access to the system. Shown below, shoring is underway in preparation for setting the vault. This is one of the several utility vaults that we are installing under the surface of the new Alaskan Way.

July 23, 2020

With the paving of the new Alaskan Way progressing steadily, so has curbside construction between S King and S Jackson streets. Seen in the photo below is a completed curb ramp with sidewalk forms at S King Street and Alaskan Way. As work under the sidewalk surface nears completion on the south end of our work zone, you can expect to see concrete pours for the new sidewalk in the coming weeks.

July 17, 2020

We hope that all of you have been enjoying the beautiful, sunny and warm weather as of recent! Soldier pile installation is complete between Pine and Lenora streets! Following the completion of pile installation, we continue to build up the retaining walls that will support the new Elliott Way. Like the waterfront on a sunny day, you can see in the photos below, the soldier piles are lookin’ good!

July 9, 2020

Paving and construction of the new Alaskan way continues with the installation of soil cells. What are soil cells you might ask? They are modular systems installed under the sidewalk that facilitate healthy tree and plant growth in urban areas and also protect sidewalks from damage from tree roots. The soil cells will not be visible once we pave the sidewalk and install landscaping but will allow us transform Alaskan Way into a greener space.

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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