The City of Seattle is building a modern streetcar system that will provide new mobility options, support economic growth, and strengthen connections in Seattle’s densest neighborhoods.
The Center City Connector will link the existing South Lake Union and First Hill streetcar lines, creating a new north-south connection across downtown. When complete, 5 miles and 23 stations of convenient streetcar service will be available to access hundreds of key destinations, including Pike Place Market, Colman Dock, and Link light rail.
What’s happening now?
On March 30, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan directed the City of Seattle to halt the ongoing projects related to the Center City Connector Streetcar, except for work on seismically vulnerable water mains, pending an independent review. While conducting a preliminary assessment, it was discovered that the proposed project could face a significant capital shortfall. As a result, the City also has initiated an independent investigation of the project’s management to date.
"The City of Seattle has a critical obligation to spend taxpayer dollars wisely and an equal obligation to transparency," said Mayor Durkan. "There are too many questions about the true costs of this project and the risks to taxpayers, which is why we must put the brakes on this project. As your new Mayor, I will continue to scrub our budgets and act to protect taxpayers."
Water main construction is proceeding as scheduled in the Pioneer Square neighborhood. Utility construction is taking place along S Jackson St between Occidental Ave S and 1st Ave S and along 1st Ave S between S Jackson St and Marion St.
When?
The first phase of utility work in Pioneer Square will occur from fall 2017 to late 2018
- Daytime construction hours are 7AM – 5PM. Construction-related noise may be heard as early as 6:30 AM as crews refuel equipment and begin staging for the day.
- Nighttime construction hours are 5PM – 7AM
Where?
- 1st Ave S between S Jackson St and Marion St
- S Jackson St between Occidental Ave S and 1st Ave S
What to expect through May 2018
- Northbound lane closures along 1st Ave S between S Jackson St and Yesler Way. Intersections and a southbound lane will be open during the day with intermittent closures at night and on weekends. Northbound 1st Ave S is detoured at S Jackson St.
- Single-lane and full northbound closures of 1st Ave between Yesler Way and Columbia St
- Westbound lane closures along S Jackson St between 2nd Ave S and 1st Ave S. Local access is available by way of Occidental Ave S. S Jackson St will be detoured at 2nd Ave S.
- Parking is permanently removed along 1st Ave S from S Jackson St to Yesler Way
- Closure of the parking lane on the north side of S Main St between 1st Ave S and Alaskan Way S for construction staging
- Sidewalks will remain open during construction
- Planned temporary water shutdowns for some customers
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