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.
Bremerton and Bainbridge Island vehicle holding areas and slip locations change on September 26 and last through mid-summer 2019. 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 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.
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