Anticipated activities

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

Construction details

• In December 2018, E. Frontage Road S. in between S. Atlantic St and S. Royal Brougham Way will be paved and striped for two-way traffic.
• Crews are working at the SR 99 tunnel’s south and north portals to prepare for the large amount of work occurring during the Realign99 closure in January, 2019.

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.

Bremerton and Bainbridge Island vehicle holding areas will continue to change. View our Colman Dock Project construction web page to stay up to date.

Driving a vehicle onto the ferry

• Bremerton vehicle holding is in the middle of the dock closest to the terminal building.
  • All Bremerton drivers must exit at Marion Street.
• No trucks over 40-feet long permitted on inbound sailings from Bremerton to Seattle.
• Bainbridge Island vehicle holding is on the south side of the dock.
  • All Bainbridge Island drivers must exit at Yesler Way.

Riding a bicycle onto the ferry

• Bicycle card readers on both sides of the toll plaza. These card readers will remain throughout construction.
• Bainbridge bicycle holding in the southernmost lane (lane 1).
• Bremerton bicycle holding in the northernmost lane (lane 30) This lane will be shared with motorcycles, with line designating space for both modes.

Walking onto the ferry

The passenger load zones remain in front of the main terminal building on Alaskan Way between Madison and Columbia streets. The pedestrian connection to the Marion Street Bridge remains open.

When?

Through 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
• 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

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: 12-5-18