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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.
• Bell St 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. Pedestrian access is maintained, follow posted signs for detours.
  • Sidewalk demolition and reconstruction continues on the north side of Bell St between Elliott and Western avenues. 
  • Drilling for the Alaskan Way sign bridge begins as early as Monday, May 5. This work may cause noise and vibrations.
  • Alleyways are accessible from one end at all times from either Blanchard or Battery streets.

• Other Area Projects: 

• Victor Steinbrueck Park Renovation project:  Construction at Victor Steinbrueck Park is complete and the park reopened March 14. The totem poles will be reinstalled at a later date, see Seattle Parks and Recreation website for more details.
• Seattle Aquarium working in Salish Plaza at Overlook Walk: Work hours are 7 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Portion of Salish Plaza is closed; pedestrian access maintained at all times. For questions, please contact Seattle Aquarium at contactus@seattleaquarium.org.
• Private overnight utility work on Alaskan Way between Elliott Way and Pine St for light pole replacement: Work will take place overnight on Thursday night, April 24 from 10 PM to 5 AM. A northbound lane closure on Alaskan Way will be in place between Elliott Way and Pine St, two-way access on Alaskan Way will be maintained.      
• Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) project: Work is currently taking place on the east side of Alaskan Way between Virginia St and Blanchard St. Typical work hours are 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Northbound Alaskan Way reduced to one travel lane 24/7 during construction. Temporary parking and loading zone restrictions in place on the east side of Alaskan Way. Access to buildings, businesses and driveways maintained at all times. See the project website for more details or contact the project team at info@ElliottBayConnections.org. 
• Alaskan Way Safety Project: Construction for the Elliott Bay Connections greenway trail began on Monday, February 10. Work is currently taking place on the east side of Alaskan Way between Virginia St and Blanchard St. Typical work hours are 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Northbound Alaskan Way reduced to one travel lane 24/7 during construction. Temporary parking and loading zone restrictions in place on the east side of Alaskan Way. Access to buildings, businesses and driveways maintained at all times. See the project website for more details or contact the project team at info@ElliottBayConnections.org.