South

HAPPENING NOW

Between S King and Columbia streets:

• Daytime work, 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday; follow posted signs and signals for safe access through construction zones.
• Urban Forestry will be removing damaged trees on Alaskan Way between S King and Madison streets as early as Tuesday, March 18. Lane closures may be in place on northbound Alaskan Way. There will be no impact to pedestrian or bicycle traffic. All removed trees will be replaced this spring.
• Southbound bus lane closure on Alaskan Way S between S King St and Yesler Way starting as early as Monday, March 24, 9 AM to 3 PM.
• Park Promenade narrowed near the railing segments between S Washington and University streets; pedestrian and beach access maintained.
• Northeast corner of Yesler and Alaskan ways has ongoing sidewalk work through Friday, March 21. Pedestrian access maintained. 

Other Area Projects:

• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)’s South Access – Surface Street Connections Project is underway:  Construction on the South Access project is expected to be completed in 2025. Visit the project website for details or contact the project at viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov. 
• Tree removal along Alaskan and Elliott ways: Urban Forestry will be removing 15 damaged trees and six stumps along Alaskan and Elliott ways between S King and Lenora streets. Work will begin as early as Tuesday, March 18. Work hours are 8 AM to 3:30 PM. The removed trees will be replaced this spring. Please contact Urban Forestry at seattle.trees@seattle.gov or 206-684-TREE (8733) with questions.