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 both sides of Bell St between Elliott and 1st avenues.
- Alleyways are accessible from one end at all times from either Blanchard or Battery streets.
Other Area Projects:
- Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) project: Work is currently taking place on the east side of Alaskan Way between Virginia St and Blanchard St and between Wall St and Clay 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. Temporary sidewalk detours in place, as needed; follow posted signs. 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.
- Seattle Aquarium working in Salish Plaza at Overlook Walk: Work hours are 7 AM to 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.
- Alaskan Way Safety Project: Work on Alaskan Way between Blanchard and Broad streets continues. Typical work hours are 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. See project webpage for more information. Contact the project at 206.775.8894 or AlaskanWaySafety@seattle.gov with questions.
PROJECTS IN THIS AREA
Alaskan Way Construction
Waterfront Seattle expanded its work area north of Pike Street in the footprint of the former viaduct to begin construction of the new Elliott Way. This road over the railroad tracks and carved into the hillside will be a key connection between Alaskan Way and Belltown. Activities include establishing the work zone, mobilizing equipment, locating utilities, and removing asphalt and landscaping. View our construction flyer for details on work happening north of Pike Street.
Overlook Walk Construction
Construction of the Overlook Walk started in June 2022 within the existing work zone adjacent to the Pike Place Market’s MarketFront and west of the existing parking garage. This elevated, pedestrian-focused space is a unique element of the Waterfront Seattle Program as it creates a completely new east-west connection that links Pike Place Market to the waterfront, providing access without ever having to cross the new Alaskan Way travel lanes.