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.
What's happening now?
The existing Washington State Ferries terminal building will close for demolition in fall. Once the WSF terminal closes, all passenger waiting areas for ferries to Bainbridge Island and Bremerton will move into the first part of the new terminal building. An elevated pedestrian walkway will connect the Marion Street Bridge to the new ferry terminal building.
View our Colman Dock Project construction web page to stay up to date.
Driving a vehicle onto the ferry
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All drivers will enter the remote holding area from Alaskan Way and S. Jackson St.
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All Bremerton drivers exit at Marion Street.
Riding a bicycle onto the ferry
- Bicycle ORCA and multi-ride card readers on both sides of the toll plaza. These card readers will remain throughout construction.
- Bainbridge bicycle holding on the south side of the dock.
- Bremerton bicycle holding on the north side of the dock.
Walking onto the ferry
The passenger load zones remain in front of the main terminal building on Alaskan Way between Madison St and Yesler Way. When the new terminal building opens, we'll have a pedestrian connection to the Marion Street Bridge. Stairs and elevators will be located at the southwest corner of the dock.
When?
Starting fall 2019
Where?
Alaskan Way between Madison Street and South Jackson Street
What to expect
- Colman Dock remains open
- With multiple construction projects underway, we recommend customers plan ahead before heading to the dock. Check the WSDOT app, Twitter, WSF website and VesselWatch for route alerts and to see if your ferry is on time
Contact
This information was last updated: 10-10-19
