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QUESTIONS ABOUT CONSTRUCTION?

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(206) 499-8040

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.
  • Access to Firehouse Alley is maintained between S Jackson St and Yesler Way. Vehicles accessing Firehouse Alley will enter and exit at S Jackson St or Yesler Way. Pedestrian access is maintained.
  • S Main St is open to vehicles. Parking restrictions will remain while work continues.
  • Full closure to vehicles on S Washington St between Alaskan Way S and 1st Ave S; work may be noisy at times. Pedestrian access maintained, sidewalks may be narrowed. 
  • Work on Yesler Way between Alaskan Way and Western Ave will begin as early as Monday, April 22.
    • Vehicle access and loading zones will be maintained.
    • Pedestrian and bicycle access will be maintained, detours may be in place.
  • Starting as early as Friday, April 19, northbound lane closures on Alaskan Way between Yesler Way and Marion St will be in place 24/7, including the bus lane between Yesler Way and Columbia St. Bus stop and route impacts provided by King County Metro, via their service advisories and transit alerts.

Other Area Projects:

  • Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)’s South Access – Surface Street Connections Project is underway: Occasional short-term, single-lane or sidewalk closures will occur to make space for work. Construction on the South Access project is expected to be completed by winter 2024. Visit the project website for details or contact the project at viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov.
  • Construction of The Jack at S Jackson St between 1st Ave S and Alaskan Way S is largely complete: Expect work to resume on minor utility and sidewalk items on S Jackson St and Alaskan Way S for a brief duration in the coming months. If you have any questions, contact Michael Orme.

Construction Photos

PROJECTS IN THIS AREA

Alaskan Way Construction

Waterfront Seattle is building a new Alaskan Way in the footprint of the former viaduct. Our work zones will span from S King to Bell Streets. Activities include mobilizing equipment, potholing work, breaking pavement, sxcavation for utility installation, striping, paving, installing streetlights and signals and landscaping.