Seattle’s Central Waterfront is going to be a busy place over the next several years, with multiple construction projects underway. To make it easy for you to stay up to date on what’s going on and what’s ahead, we’ve compiled project information all in one place. This site provides general information about current and future public projects. For additional project details, visit the project websites, which can be found in the “Contact Us” page.
Current construction activity
Anticipated activities
- Work to remove the WSDOT-owned building at 1051 First Avenue South began in the spring. Demolition activities are expected to continue through mid-summer.
- Crews are planting trees in the south plaza and working on irrigation for the planted meridian in the middle of First Avenue South.
- Occasional short-term, single-lane or sidewalk closures will occur throughout the fall to make space for adjacent work.
- Construction on the South Access project is expected to wrap up this summer.
Construction details
- Work began in July 2021 and is expected to conclude in summer 2023.
- Additional information on topics like traffic changes, detours and parking will be shared as work progresses.
Contact
- Lead agency: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
- Email: viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov
- Phone: 1-888-298-5463
- Website: wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning
- New entry building along Alaskan Way and elevated pedestrian connector leading to passenger building opened on August 3rd.
- Colman Dock will remain open throughout construction.
Work continues on these elements:
- Ten food and retail vendor locations in the terminal building and in the rest of the project.
- Entrance from Alaskan and Yesler ways (instead of staging at Pier 48) after removal of temporary lane on Alaskan Way.
- New Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge over Alaskan Way.
- Completion of street, sidewalk, and utility work in front of the entry building. When complete, a passenger pick-up and drop-off area and taxi parking will open.
Contact
- Lead agency: Washington State Ferries (WSF)
- Email: ColmanDockProject@wsdot.wa.gov
- Phone: 1-888-298-5463
- Website: wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/ferries-seattle-multimodal-terminal-colman-dock-project
Anticipated activities
Waterfront Seattle is nearly complete with construction of the new Alaskan and Elliott ways in the footprint of the former viaduct. Work has now shifted to focus on construction of the new Park Promenade.
What’s happening now?
- Two vehicle lanes in each direction will remain open on Alaskan Way during the daytime hours
- Pedestrian access will be maintained to all businesses and residences
- Driveway access to all buildings will be maintained
When?
Fall 2019 to Mid-2024
Where?
Remaining work between S Main and Lenora streets on Alaskan and Elliott ways (in the footprint of the former viaduct).
What to expect
- Daytime work typically 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
- Expect construction equipment and vehicles moving in and out of the work zone
- Construction trucks and equipment may be noisy
Contact
- Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront
- Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
- Phone: 206-499-8040
- Website: https://waterfrontseattle.org/waterfront-projects/alaskan-way
Anticipated activities
Waterfront Seattle began construction of the Park Promenade west of Alaskan Way in July 2022. Work includes removing the old Alaskan Way travel lanes, installing utilities, paving the pedestrian space, landscaping and art installation.
What’s happening now?
- Work zone is between historic piers and Alaskan Way
- Pedestrian access will be maintained to all businesses and residences
- Driveway access to all buildings will be maintained
When?
Summer 2022 to Late 2024
Where?
West of Alaskan Way between Yesler Way and Pike St.
What to expect
- Daytime work typically 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
- Expect construction equipment and vehicles moving in and out of the work zone
- Construction trucks and equipment may be noisy
Contact
- Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront
- Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
- Phone: 206-499-8040
- Website: https://waterfrontseattle.org/waterfront-projects/alaskan-way
Anticipated activities
“The planned expansion includes a new building, the Ocean Pavilion; a west-end renovation of Pier 59; a renovation and expansion of Pier 60; and seamless connections to a greatly improved public waterfront.”
When?
December 2020 – 2024
Where?
What to expect
- Regular work hours Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM.
- Alaskan Way between Pike and Pine streets will be closed daily during work hours.
- Outside of work hours, there will be a single lane northbound between Pike and Pine streets located in the vicinity of the existing S-curves.
- There will be special accommodations when cruise ships are loading/unloading at Pier 66, follow posted signs.
- Pedestrian access maintained at all times on the west side of Alaskan Way
Contact
- Lead agency: Seattle Aquarium
- Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
- Phone: 206.386.4345
- Website:www.seattleaquarium.org/ocean-pavilion
What to expect
- Overlook Walk, located between the Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market, is a key piece of this connection and will become a focal point for the new waterfront. Construction began in summer of 2022 and is anticipated to be completed in early 2025.
- Day time typically 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, with extended work hours will be, 7 AM to 4 AM, Monday, August 21 through September.
- Two southbound vehicle lanes and one northbound lane will remain open on Alaskan Way and Elliott Way. Alaskan and Elliott ways will continue to be reduced to one lane in each direction between University and Lenora streets during overnight work.
- Pedestrian access below Overlook Walk will be maintained on the west side. Additionally, during overnight work, there will be a full closure of the sidewalk, bike lane and multi-use path on Alaskan and Elliott ways between Pike and Lenora streets. Pedestrian access will be maintained via the Pike Street Hillclimb and Lenora Street Pedestrian Bridge.
When?
Fall 2019 to Early 2025
Where?
Between Alaskan Way at Pike St and Elliott Way near Pine St.
Contact
- Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront
- Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
- Phone: 206-499-8040
- Website: waterfrontseattle.org/overview
What to expect
- We removed old Pier 58 piles and will install new steel piles using a vibratory method, before building the bridge deck and other finishing touches.
- We will use barges to deliver materials.
- Work will primarily be from the waterside with minimal impacts to people walking along the waterfront.
- Work hours are generally from 6:30 am to 3 pm, unless otherwise noted.
When?
Fall 2022 to 2025
Where?
Pier 58 – between Pier 57 (Miner’s Landing + the Great Wheel) and Pier 59 (the Seattle Aquarium)
Contact
- Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront
- Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
- Phone: 206-499-8040
- Website: waterfrontseattle.org/overview
The City of Seattle and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are rebuilding the Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge to provide a direct connection between First Ave and Colman Dock on Marion St. It will meet the existing bridge at Western Ave, span over the completed Alaskan Way roadway, and tie into the second level of the Colman Dock Entry Building. What to expect
When?
Fall 2022 to Fall 2023
Where?
On Marion St between Western Ave and Colman Dock.
What’s happening now?
- Occasional nighttime closures of Marion St between Alaskan Way and Western Ave.
- Lane reductions on Alaskan Way during impactful work.
- Occasional weekend, overnight and early work.
- Sidewalk closures on east side of Alaskan Way between Columbia and Marion streets and on the south side of Marion St between Alaskan Way and Western Ave.
Contact
- Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront
- Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
- Phone: 206-499-8040
- Website: https://waterfrontseattle.org/waterfront-projects/marion-street-bridge
When?
Winter 2023 to 2024
Where?
Pike and Pine streets, from 1st Ave to Bellevue Ave
What’s happening now?
- Access to all properties on both Pike and Pine streets, including businesses and residences, will be maintained during construction work. Detour signage will direct pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers when necessary
- Daytime work typically Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM
- Weekend work is planned at intersections; details to be communicated in advance through the weekly construction emails and travel advisories
Contact
- Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront
- Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
- Phone: 206-499-8040
- Sign up for weekly construction updates for Pike Pine corridor using this link: https://waterfrontseattle.org/pike-pine-mailing-list
- Website: https://waterfrontseattle.org/waterfront-projects/pike-pine-renaissance
Status updates
August 2023
Alaskan and Elliott ways
- Access to businesses and residences remains open.
- Alaskan and Elliott ways reduced to one lane in each direction between University and Lenora streets from 7 PM to 4 AM, this includes sidewalk and bike lane closures on Alaskan and Elliott ways between Pike and Lenora streets; detours posted.
- Alaskan Way between Pike and Pine streets will be closed daily for Seattle Aquarium construction. Outside of work hours, there will be a single lane northbound between Pike and Pine streets.
Park Promenade
- Pedestrian and bicyclist access on the west side of Alaskan Way S between S Main and S Washington streets is maintained via temporary path. This will continue through September.
- We widened the pedestrian area by opening up portions of the future Park Promenade between Marion and University streets.
- Between University and Pike streets, construction of the Park Promenade continues with grading and paving.
Overlook Walk
- Two southbound vehicle lanes and one northbound lane will remain open on Alaskan Way and Elliott Way.
- Pedestrian access below Overlook Walk will be maintained on the west side.
- Falsework removal will continue through September.
Pier 58
- Pile driving will start the week of September 25. This work is expected to take about 6 weeks and is anticipated to be complete before end of year. Pile driving will be done during the day, from sunrise to sunset.
- Concrete for several topping slabs will be poured as early as 4:00 AM for the next several weeks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge
- Construction of the bridge between Alaskan Way and Western Ave.
- Occasional lane reductions and overnight work along Alaskan Way and Marion Street.
- Completing final span connecting main span to Colman Dock.
- Adding railings to the main span of the bridge over Alaskan Way.
Pike/Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements
Pike St
- Pike St between 1st Ave and the alley remains closed to vehicles as part of Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan, piloting a green and healthy street for pedestrians only. Read more in the Mayor’s Blog. Local access to alleys maintained.
- We are also forming and pouring curb and planters for the new protected bike lanes.
- New sidewalks and bike buffers are being installed between 6th and 9th avenues.
- Shifting lane closures and alternating crosswalk closures may be in place during work hours. Pedestrian access is maintained.
Pine St
- New concrete crosswalks are being installed between 7th and 9th avenues. Once completed, crosswalks will have a different color and texture to improve visibility and create a more uniform identity throughout the Pike Pine corridor.
- We are also forming and pouring curb and planters for the new protected bike lanes.
- Shifting lane closures and alternating crosswalk closures may be in place during work hours. Pedestrian access is maintained.
South Access
- In late May, crews activated a new traffic signal at the intersection of First Avenue South and South Dearborn Street.
- Demolition activities at the WSDOT-owned building at 1051 First Avenue South continue. After removing the building, crews will remove the concrete slab, existing utilities, and adjacent sidewalk.
Colman Dock
- New entry building along Alaskan Way and elevated pedestrian connector leading to passenger building opened in early August.
