Seattle’s new waterfront is taking shape

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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.

January 16, 2020

We hope everyone kept warm and traveled safely through the snow we’ve been getting this week. Last week, we showed you what Columbia Street looked like facing west. Now checkout what it looks like facing east! Seen in the pictures below, concrete panels are installed east of Post Avenue, continuing progress on the new road. We are excited for what Columbia Street will look like when we open it to transit.

January 9, 2020

New year, new concrete! Have you noticed something different about Columbia Street? In the past couple of weeks, we installed concrete roadway slabs in preparation for the transformation to turn Columbia Street into a two-way corridor with transit lanes and improved sidewalks.

January 2, 2020

Can you feel it? The fresh breeze of a new year ushers us into another exciting time for the waterfront. Like moving forward into the new year, work is moving north of Seneca Street on Alaskan Way as early as January 6. Activities include establishing the work zone, mobilizing equipment, locating utilities and demolishing viaduct footings.

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