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 S. Royal Brougham Way will be closed through late summer/early fall for drainage, illumination, road and sidewalk work.
• Work zones on Railroad Way S. and S. Royal Brougham Way will shift traffic this summer and early fall as crews work on local street connections to the SR 99 tunnel’s south portal.

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 fall, work will take place on both the south and north sides of Colman Dock. A portion of the existing terminal building will be demolished.

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 our Colman Dock Project construction web page to stay up to date.

Bremerton and Bainbridge Island vehicle holding areas will continue to change. Vehicle holding areas become smaller and move to new locations on Colman Dock.

Outbound vehicle holding locations:

• Bremerton: North of the terminal building
• Bainbridge Island: South of the terminal building
• Please follow posted signs and terminal staff

Walk-on customers: Slip assignments for both destinations will change to correspond with changes to vehicle holding locations.

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
• All drive-on customers, including cars, trucks, vanpools and motorcycles enter from S. Jackson St. Passenger pickup and drop-off access will remains in front of the terminal building on Alaskan Way. 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

On March 30, 2018, 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 Columbia St. 2018 construction is anticipated to be completed this fall.

What's happening now?

Crews are removing supplies and equipment as work wraps up. While we have a few weeks of work remaining, the majority of 2018 construction is complete, and crews will continue consolidating their footprint in Pioneer Square.

When?

• Utility construction along 1st Ave between S Jackson St and Columbia St began in fall 2017. Current construction activities are anticipated to be completed this fall. 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 Columbia 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 the west side of 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.
• Closure of the parking lane on the north side of S Main St between 1st Ave S and Alaskan Way S for construction staging. Crews are working to consolidate and remove equipment and materials.
• Closure of the parking lane on the south side of James St between Yesler Way and 2nd Ave for construction staging. Crews are working to consolidate and remove equipment and materials.
• Sidewalks will remain open during construction

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

Anticipated activities

• In October the travel lanes of Alaskan Way were moved west, out from beneath the viaduct.
• This switch will allow crews to keep at least one lane of Alaskan Way open in each direction during viaduct removal. The new alignment contains two lanes in each direction.

Construction details

• Work included installing signals for new traffic intersections between Yesler Way and Union Street, and removing old signals and signage.
• Approximately 240 new parking spaces were added beneath the viaduct. They will be in place until the space is required for viaduct removal staging and prep work.

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 began 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?

• Project is planned to be completed in early November
• 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

Construction on marine habitat enhancements just south of Colman Dock and west of Alaskan Way began in late October (see map below). The work will create an intertidal area to improve the function of the natural ecosystem along our urban shoreline. The work will have no impact to parking, pedestrians or vehicles.

When?

• October - early 2019: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM, & Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM
• Occasional night work and potential work on Sundays

Where?

• In Elliott Bay, between Pier 48 and the Washington St Boat Landing Pergola, Colman Dock, and west of Alaskan Way

What to expect

• All work will be performed from the water
• No parking or load zone impacts
• No impacts to pedestrian or business access
• Expect some construction equipment and vehicles moving in and out of Pier 48. Most of the equipment and materials will be barged to the site
• Construction trucks and equipment may be noisy with the most significant noise coming from barge-mounted equipment

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: 11-02-18