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HAPPENING NOW

What to expect between Pike and Bell streets:

• Daytime work, 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday; follow posted signs and signals for safe access through construction zones. 
• Northbound lane closure on Alaskan and Elliott Ways between Pike and Lenora streets beginning as early as Monday, February 3. 
• Park Promenade narrowed between Seattle Aquarium and Pier 62 during work hours; pedestrian access maintained. 
• Bell Street is closed to vehicle traffic between Elliott and 1st avenues.  
  • Work will include grinding and removal of roadway pavement, which can be noisy at times. Expect construction vehicles to be entering and exiting the work zone.
  • Alleyways are accessible from one end at all times from either Blanchard or Battery streets. 
• Intermittent lane and parking restrictions on Alaskan and Elliott ways as needed.

• Other Area Projects:

• Victor Steinbrueck Park Renovation project: Construction at Victor Steinbrueck Park is complete. The Certificate of Approval from Pike Place Market Historical Commission requires the totem poles to be reinstalled before the park reopens. The condition of the poles requires significant repair, which is estimated to continue through spring 2025. Seattle Parks and Recreation is working with the Historic Commission on reopening the park before the poles are reinstalled. See website for more details. For additional information, please email Shannon Glass at shannon.glass@seattle.gov.
• Alaskan Way Safety Project: Work began and is generally moving from south to north beginning at Virginia St starting with removal of trolley tracks, installing storm drains, and underground electrical conduit on the east side of Alaskan Way between Blanchard St and Bell St. Typical work hours are Monday – Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. See project webpage for more information. Contact the project at (206) 775-8894 or AlaskanWaySafety@seattle.gov with questions.
• Private overnight utility work on Alaskan and Elliott ways between Spring and Bell streets for light pole replacement: 
  • On Alaskan Way between the Elliott Way intersection and Pine St on Monday, February 3; two-way access maintained.
  • On Elliott Way between Elliott and Western avenues on Wednesday, February 5. Street closure with detour in place, pedestrian access maintained.
  • On east side of Alaskan Way between Spring and Seneca streets on Monday, February 10. Northbound lane closure, parking restrictions and sidewalk closure.