Anticipated activities

• Completing the ramps and roadways connecting SR 99 and local surface streets to the new SR 99 tunnel.

Construction details

• A single lane of E. Frontage Rd from S. Atlantic St to Royal Brougham Way will be closed through late summer/early fall for drainage, illumination, road and sidewalk work.
• Short-term traffic shifts will also occur on Railroad Way S. and First Ave S. near CenturyLink field this summer and early fall as crews prepare to build S. Dearborn St. to connect the SR 99 tunnel portal with First Ave S.

Contact

• Lead agency: Washington State Department of Transportation
• Project contact information: 1-888-298-5463
• Website: www.alaskanwayviaduct.org

Washington State Ferries is replacing the aging and seismically vulnerable parts of Colman Dock in Seattle in order to maintain its critical role as a regional transportation hub. Project construction began in 2017 and will continue through early 2023. The terminal will remain open throughout construction. The contractor will complete most work from barges on the water, however, construction work zones on the dock will limit vehicle holding capacity. Ferry service will maintain the same number of daily sailings as the current schedule.

What’s happening now?

This summer, work will take place on both the south and north sides of Colman Dock. A portion of the existing terminal building will be demolished. Crews will begin in-water pile removal and installation as soon as this August, lasting through mid-February.

People who drive onto a ferry will enter at South Jackson Street from northbound or southbound Alaskan Way. There are no terminal access changes for people walking or biking on. This configuration will remain in effect until the project is complete in early 2023. View monthly Colman Dock Project construction updates to stay up to date.

When?

Summer 2018 – summer 2019

Where?

Alaskan Way between Madison Street and South Jackson Street

What to expect?

• Colman Dock remains open
• Demolition of part of the terminal building begins summer 2018
• All drive-on customers, including cars, trucks, vanpools and motorcycles enter from S. Jackson St. Passenger pickup and drop-off access will remain via Madison St. There are no changes to access for people walking or biking onto the ferry.
• The passenger-only ferry facility has been temporarily relocated to the north side of Colman Dock. Passengers enter from Alaskan Way between Madison and Marion streets.

Contact

• Washington State Ferries (WSF)
• Broch Bender, WSF Communications
• ColmanDockProject@wsdot.wa.gov
• 206-515-3870
• http://www.Bit.ly/ColmanDock

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. Visit our webpage to learn more about the current status.

Water main construction is proceeding as scheduled in the Pioneer Square neighborhood. Utility construction is taking place along 1st Ave between S Jackson St and Marion St.

When?

The 1st phase of utility work in Pioneer Square began in fall 2017 and is ongoing.

• 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

What to expect

• Northbound lane closures along 1st Ave between S Washington and Columbia streets. Intersections and a southbound lane will be open during the day with intermittent closures. Northbound 1st Ave is detoured at S Washington St.
• Parking is currently removed along 1st Ave from S Washington St to Marion St. Crews returned parking along 1st Ave S between S Jackson St and S Washington St on a block-by-block basis as the contractor finished the paving work. We’ll continue to consult with the Alliance for Pioneer Square and local businesses on parking plans. The return of on-street parking is temporary while the Center City Connector Streetcar status is being decided. Also, later this summer crews will temporarily remove parking in some locations to restore portions of the median.
• Closure of the parking lane on the north side of S Main St between 1st Ave S and Alaskan Way S for construction staging
• Closure of the parking lane on the south side of James St between Yesler Way and 2nd Ave for construction staging
• Sidewalks will remain open during construction
• Planned temporary water shutdowns for some customers

Contact

• Center City Connector outreach team
• centercitystreetcar@seattle.gov
• 24-hr hotline: (206) 400-7578
• https://seattlestreetcar.org/center-city-connector/construction-updates/

The Waterfront Seattle project is rebuilding Pier 62, including replacing the aging wood pilings and deck, and provide new railings, lighting, utilities and a floating dock. During construction, the pier is closed to the public.

What's happening now?

• Work began in December 2017 and is anticipated to be complete late 2019
• Typical work hours are 7 AM to 5 PM, with occasional weekend work
• The pier will be closed throughout construction to maintain a safe work zone
• Work includes upland road and utility work as well as in-water work on the pier
• During construction, you may experience periods of increased noise, dust and vibration, especially during pile driving operations

When?

Fall 2017 – Late 2019

Where?

West side of Alaskan Way between Pike St and Lenora St

What to expect

• Noise, dust and vibrations
• Pier 62 will be closed to the public
• Alaskan Way will remain open to two-way traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists will be detoured to the east side of Alaskan Way

Contact

• Seattle Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects 
• info@waterfrontseattle.org
• 206-499-8040
• waterfrontseattle.org/Construction

The Waterfront Seattle project is conducting underground utility work in multiple locations along the waterfront between Pike and Columbia streets, primarily in the parking area. This work must be completed now before the travel lanes are shifted this fall to prepare for viaduct removal in 2019.

What’s happening now?

• Starting September 4, work will occupy the block between Spring and Seneca streets, west of Alaskan Way (see map below)
• Typical work hours:
• September 4 – 7: 7 AM to 5 PM
• September 10 – 14: working day and night, continuously
• After September 14: weekdays, 7 AM to 5 PM
• No impacts to business access

When?

• Winter 2018 – Fall 2018

Where?

• West of Alaskan Way between Spring and Seneca streets

What to expect

• Pedestrians and bicyclists may be detoured
• Construction equipment and vehicles moving in and out of the work zone
• Construction trucks and equipment may be noisy; the most significant noise coming from breaking and removing roadway pavement and from vacuum trucks locating utilities
• Traffic in the parking area will be restricted for two weeks between Spring and Seneca streets
• One through lane will be restored by September 14

Contact

• Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects
• Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
• Phone: 206-499-8040
• Website: waterfrontseattle.org/construction

To accommodate new two-way transit service on Columbia St following the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, the Seattle Department of Transportation is reconstructing Columbia St between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave.

What’s happening now?

Work on Columbia St has reached substantial completion. Columbia St between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave has been reopened. Remaining work includes traffic signal wiring and street lighting installation, and installing new signage.

When?

Dec. 2017 – Summer 2018

Where?

Columbia St between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave

What to expect

• Potential weekend driveway and full street closures
• Goal is to keep at least two lanes of Columbia St open

Contact

• Seattle Department of Transportation
• Ching Chan
• columbia@seattle.gov
• 206-316-2545
• www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/2-way-columbia

Anticipated activities

• Preparation work to install traffic signals at the intersection of Alaskan Way and Pine St to accommodate traffic shifts associated with the closure and removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and construction of the Waterfront Seattle project will begin in mid-August.
• The traffic signal switch will occur in the fall following the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure.

Construction details

• Additional information on construction work zone and hours will be shared soon.

Contact

• Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront
• Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
• Phone: 206-499-8040
• Website: waterfrontseattle.org/overview

This information was last updated: 11-20-17

Anticipated activities

• Prep work along Alaskan Way to prepare for the fall 2018 switch of Alaskan Way from beneath the viaduct to the west side of the viaduct.
• This switch will allow Alaskan Way to remain open during viaduct removal. The new alignment will have two lanes in each direction.

Construction details

• Crews will be working on Alaskan Way at cross-street intersections between Yesler Way and Union Street conducting signal and utility work.
• Access to Colman Dock and waterfront piers will be maintained throughout the work.
• Parking spaces will be blocked during early work, and then removed for striping the new travel lanes.

Contact

• Lead agency: Washington State Department of Transportation
• Phone: 1-888-298-5463
• Website: www.alaskanwayviaduct.org

Starting in early August, the Waterfront Seattle project is repairing the north side of Columbia Street between 1st and Post avenues to prepare for the Alaskan Way Viaduct removal in 2019.

What’s happening now?

• Areaway repair work on the north side of Columbia Street between 1st and Post avenues
• Work consists of filling the areaway under the sidewalk with lightweight concrete fill, replacing the sidewalk above and improving entryways to businesses on Columbia Street

When?

• Starting in early August. Project is planned to be completed in September
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, occasional night and/or weekend work may occur

Where?

• North side of Columbia Street (south side of the Colman Building) between 1st and Post avenues

What to expect

• Pedestrians may be detoured
• Business access will be maintained
• No vehicular access to Columbia between 1st and Post avenues
• SR 99 on-ramp will remain open and accessible
• Construction equipment and vehicles moving in and out of the work zone
• Construction trucks and equipment may be noisy; the most significant noise coming from breaking and removing concrete

Contact

• Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects
• Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
• Phone: 206-499-8040
• Website: waterfrontseattle.org/construction

The Waterfront Seattle project is demolishing the Harborscapes building located at Alaskan Way and Pine Street. This work must be completed this summer to prepare for viaduct removal in 2019.

What’s happening now?

• Demolition of Harborscapes building, located at Alaskan Way and Pine Street (see map)

When?

• Preparation for demolition will take a few weeks, starting in early August
• The actual demolition of the building will occur over approximately one week

Where?

• Pine Street directly east of Alaskan Way

What to expect?

• Construction equipment and vehicles moving in and out of the work zone
• Expect noise and dust
• Alaskan Way will remain open to two-way traffic
• Bike/pedestrian access maintained on east side of Alaskan Way

Contact

• Lead agency: Seattle Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects
• Email: info@waterfrontseattle.org
• Phone: 206-499-8040
• Website: waterfrontseattle.org/overview