Alaskan Way
Project Status
Intersections are designed to provide safe, accessible crossings for people of all ages and abilities
A rebuilt Elliott Way will improve vehicle and pedestrian connections between the waterfront and Belltown
New public space on the east side of Alaskan Way will offer opportunities for more greenery and activation
New public space on the east side of Alaskan Way will offer opportunities for more greenery and activation
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Waterfront Seattle will rebuild Alaskan Way from S King to Pike streets, and build a new street, known as Elliott Way, from Pike to Bell streets. The new surface street will span a total of 17 blocks from Pioneer Square to Belltown, with two lanes of traffic in either direction for the majority of the street.
The southern section will include dedicated lanes for transit in and out of downtown, as well as lanes for ferry queuing onto Colman Dock. Intersections and sidewalks have been carefully designed to support pedestrian accessibility. The new park promenade and two-way bike path will run along the west side of Alaskan Way.
The project will also rebuild Columbia St between 1st Ave and Alaskan Way to improve sidewalks and incorporate dedicated transit lanes, as well as rebuilding Seneca St between Western Ave and Alaskan Way with new parking, landscaping and lighting.
- Connections to park spaces, restaurants, stores and neighborhoods
- Raised street crossings and widened sidewalks for pedestrians
- More than 500 new street trees, extensive ground covers and green stormwater infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff on-site
- Extensive pedestrian lighting in addition to roadway lighting
RELATED DOCUMENTS
- Design Commission, 90% Main Corridor Design – Places
December 8, 2017 [PDF, 23.1 MB] - Design Commission, 90% Main Corridor Design – Continuous Elements
December 7, 2017 [PDF, 28.9 MB]