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
- 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 fall.
Construction details
- Work began in July 2021 and is expected to conclude in fall 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.
Work continues on these elements:
- With the Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge now open over Alaskan Way, crews can begin to remove the temporary pedestrian bridge over the vehicle holding lanes.
- Ten food and retail vendor locations in the terminal building and in the rest of the project.
- Tribal-named plazas along 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?
- Alaskan Way closed at Pine St. New elevated and realigned connection anticipated to open spring 2024.
- Until then, please visit this SDOT blog for more information on how to get around.
- Two vehicle lanes in each direction will remain open on Alaskan Way during the daytime hours, except as noted below:
- Alaskan Way S reduced to two northbound lanes for vehicles and buses between S King and S Jackson streets through. Expect travel delays on northbound Alaskan Way S, south of S Jackson St. For more information, see our flyer.
- Two southbound vehicle lanes and one northbound lane will remain open on Alaskan Way and Elliott Way between University and Lenora streets.
- Local access on Alaskan Way between Pine and Wall streets maintained from the north. Near Virginia St, a U-turn is in place to maintain northbound and southbound access.
- 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 work typically 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, with extended work hours, 6 AM to 6 PM, as needed.
- Two southbound vehicle lanes and one northbound lane will remain open on Alaskan Way and Elliott Way. Alaskan and Elliott ways may need to be reduced to one lane in each direction between University and Lenora streets when needed.
- 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 have finished installing all piles for the new pier as of late October 2023, and have also completed installing pile caps. We will now work on building the bridge deck and adding 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: www.waterfrontseattle.org/pier-58
The City of Seattle and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) rebuilt the Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge to provide a direct connection between First Ave and Colman Dock on Marion St. It meets the existing bridge at Western Ave, spans over the completed Alaskan Way roadway, and ties into the second level of the Colman Dock Entry Building.
As of November 2023, the bridge is open and we continue to work on finishing touches into early 2024.
When?
Fall 2022 to early 2024
Where?
On Marion St between Western Ave and Colman Dock.
What’s happening now?
- The Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge opened in November 2023.
- Removal of the temporary bridge, and the ongoing installation of finishing touches on the new bridge, are expected to continue into early 2024 and will require some lane closures on Alaskan Way, Columbia St, and Western Ave.
- Normal work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. There will be 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?
- As early as Saturday, November 18, we will permanently remove the westbound vehicle lane on Pike St between Terry Ave/Hubbell Pl and Bellevue Ave to make space for improvements for people walking and biking
- 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
December 2023
Alaskan and Elliott ways
- Access to businesses and residences remains open.
- Alaskan Way closed at Pine St. New elevated and realigned connection anticipated to open spring 2024.
- Until then, please visit this SDOT blog for more information on how to get around.
- Two vehicle lanes in each direction will remain open on Alaskan Way during the daytime hours, except as noted below:
- Alaskan Way S reduced to two northbound lanes for vehicles and buses between S King and S Jackson streets through. Expect travel delays on northbound Alaskan Way S, south of S Jackson St.
- Two southbound vehicle lanes and one northbound lane will remain open on Alaskan Way and Elliott Way between University and Lenora streets.
- Below-ground utility work on the east side of Alaskan Way between S King and Columbia streets to support the expansion of 5G service, continuing until early 2024.
- Please refer to the flyer for more information.
Park Promenade
- 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. 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.
- Falsework removal continues.
- Day time work typically 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, with extended work hours, 6 AM to 6 PM, as needed.
Pier 58
- With piles and pile caps installed on the pier, we will start installing the deck panels.
- We will have early morning work starts, as early as 4:00 AM on some days to do minimally disruptive work from the waterside.
Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge
- The Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge opened November 2023.
- Removal of the temporary bridge, and the ongoing installation of finishing touches on the new bridge, are expected to continue into early 2024 and will require some lane closures on Alaskan Way, Columbia St, and Western Ave.
- Normal work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. There will be occasional weekend, overnight and early work.
- The south sidewalk on Marion St between Alaskan Way S and 1st Ave will be closed starting December 4, for approximately one week. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
- 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.
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 7th and 9th avenues.
- Electrical work between Boren and Bellevue avenues may cause shifting lane closures.
- Shifting lane closures and alternating crosswalk closures may be in place during work hours. Pedestrian access is maintained.
- Work will include pavement removal, grading and restoration which can be noisy and cause vibration.
- As early as Saturday, November 18, we will permanently remove the westbound vehicle lane on Pike St between Terry Ave/Hubbell Pl and Bellevue Ave to make space for improvements for people walking and biking. Details to follow.
Pine St
- 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.
