Here's what is included in this month's email update:
- Updates on what we’ve been working on the past month
- Answers to frequently asked questions. This month, “what is happening with all of these poles?!”
- Upcoming events
- Information and resources about construction impacts to bus routes and bus stops
- Closures and detours
- What’s coming up in the next month
- Resources and contact information
The Seattle Department of Transportation and King County Metro are partnering together to bring RapidRide to Madison St
The Madison St project area is busy, dense, and still growing. We're making street improvements to Madison and Spring streets that will allow King County Metro to operate frequent and reliable RapidRide G bus service from Downtown to Madison Valley.
Construction for the project is 50% complete!
We're working to make progress on construction as safely and efficiently as possible. Typical work hours are between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. We have obtained a noise variance to complete construction activities within allowable noise limits for work outside of these hours.
Click here to watch a short video about the project!
Information At Your Fingertips
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While we may not be sending as many emails moving forward, we will be keeping our website updated with the latest news and notes about what's happening in your area!
There you can find both driver and pedestrian detour maps, renderings of project designs, and resources for neighbors and residents.
Please visit our website to learn more about the project, and feel free to reach out to us directly with any further questions or concerns.
Email: MadisonBRT@seattle.gov
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You Asked, We Answered!
What's with all the poles?
You may have noticed large poles being stored on the street and in the project area. These poles are for new traffic signals and overhead trolley wires. We’re installing nearly 130 new traffic signal and trolley wire poles, in addition to over 100 new streetlight and pedestal poles!
Why are they being staged here?
It takes a long time to design, build, and deliver these specialized poles. We're also managing ongoing supply chain issues from the pandemic that have made the process even longer. We obtained as many poles as we could so that they can be installed as soon as pole foundations are completed, and we keep construction on schedule. We’re staging them nearby in the public right of way where they are out of active construction areas and accessible for the contractor.
When will the poles be removed?
We were able to install many poles when they first arrived this Spring. We’ll continue to install poles as pole foundations are completed. The number of poles staged within the right of way will continue to dwindle as we complete pole foundations and install the poles throughout the summer.
We understand this may be frustrating, and we are working to complete the project as safely and efficiently as possible. Thank you for your patience!
Have a question yourself? Email us at MadisonBRT@Seatte.gov and your question may be included in the next email update!
What We've Been Working On
We continue to make steady progress and thank everyone for their continued patience during construction. Here’s what we accomplished in the month of May!
- Installed 406 linear feet of new curbs which is equivalent to 2/3 of the height of the Space Needle.
- Poured 2435 square yards of new roadway concrete and 940 square yards of sidewalk which, together, is equivalent to 12.4 Oval Offices.
- Placed 2,000 tons of new gravel which is equivalent to the weight of approximately 12.4 blue whales (at their heaviest).
- We installed 250 linear feet of detention pipe which is equivalent to the height of 1.4 Niagra falls.
- We laid 6,937 linear feet of utility conduits which is equivalent to 2.1 times the circumference of Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill.
- We set 32 new signals and/or trolley poles.
We also completed the installation of the new stormwater tank at 10th Ave! We are finishing repaving the street and will reopen 10th Ave back up later today!
This tank is the final (and biggest) of three stormwater storage tanks we built as a part of the project. The 10th Ave tank is the biggest of the three and can hold 57,000 gallons of water! Stormwater treatment is an essential part of maintaining the health of the Puget Sound and the surrounding watershed. These tanks will assist the local treatment system by holding excess water from precipitation and flooding so they can be treated and released back into the Sound! We partnered with Seattle Public Utilities to build this new tank. Shout out to SPU for all of their hard work!
Read more about our improved stormwater system on our blog.
 (Above) An image of two construciton workers standing in the new sotrmwater tank at 10th Ave.
Events
The project outreach team will be at events throughout the summer to connect with people and talk about the project. Here’s a list of events where you can find us. We’ll continue to add to this list as other events are scheduled. We hope you stop by!
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Wednesday, July 19th, from 12-2 PM Tabling Event at the Seattle Central Public Library downtown (1000 Fourth Ave).
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Our team will have a table at the corner of 4th Ave and Madison St. Stop by to grab a good book and to talk to our outreach team!
As construction activities continue, bus stops on the project corridor will temporarily close or relocate as needed.King County Metro's Transit Alert page for the most accurate and up to date information, and to sign up for alerts. Metro Transit Alerts is the best way to stay up to date on bus reroutes and impacts to bus stops.
Route 8 reroute in Madison Valley
The Route 8 bus is currently rerouted in Madison Valley because of road construction at E Madison St and Martin Luther King Jr Way. We expect the reroute to remain through the end of August. People taking the Route 8 bus eastbound to the Madison Valley business district should get off at 23rd Ave and E John St and connect to the eastbound Route 11 bus at 23rd Ave and E Madison St.
We are currently working on a map for this reroute, and will post it to our webpage soon. Please check your emails and sign up for alerts from King County Metro.
Route 11 and 12 reroutes between 12th Ave and 19th Ave
Starting on June 27, bus Routes 11 and 12 will be rerouted between 12th Ave and 19th Ave for ongoing paving and roadwork. We expect these reroutes to continue through the end of August.
 (Above) Map of Capitol Hill showing Routes 11 & 12 reroute and bus stop closures/relocations. Please visit King County Metro's Transit Alert page for more information.
Detours and Closures
Eastbound E Madison St will close between 12th and 19th Avenues starting June 27 through September 1
Eastbound E Madison St is currently closed between 12th and 14th Avenues, and the closure will extend to 19th Ave starting June 27. Eastbound traffic will continue to be detoured to E Union St and 19th Ave (see map below) through August. Cars will no longer be able to access eastbound E Madison St at 14th Ave. The closure is necessary while we work on repaving the street.
 (Above) Eastbound E Madison St is closed between 12th and 19th Avenues. Eastbound traffic is detoured onto East Union St at 12th Avenue, before turning left at 19th Avenue and rejoining Madison St.
Beginning June 29, 9th Ave will be closed to southbound traffic between Spring St and Madison St.
The road closure is necessary while we install electrical conduit and repave the road. This closure is expected to last through August. Traffic should follow all signage for alternate routes.
Beginning June 27, the north side of the Spring St and 7th Ave intersection will be closed.
The closure is necessary while we install conduit across the intersection and then repave. This closure is expected to last two weeks. While this work is happening, the 7th Ave will be closed at the north side of the intersection of Spring St. People driving can continue east on Spring St. Hubbell Pl will be local access only between Spring St and Seneca St. Vehicles will need to use Seneca St to access the I-5 north/south ramps. Crews will be working at night during some of this work.
Other closures and detours can sometimes occur due to unforeseen circumstances. We will send emails about any major closures and detours with specific information about closure impacts and traffic reroutes if they occur.
Sidewalk/Crosswalk closures and pedestrian detours:
We're working to keep sidewalks and crosswalks open as much as possible. People will notice barriers placed in the street that provide temporary walkways for pedestrians to move around construction areas. If a sidewalk or crosswalk is signed as closed, people should either follow the signed detour or the temporary walkway if one is provided. People should not walk in the road with traffic. Maps are available on our webpage that show areas where sidewalks and crosswalks are closed. These maps may not always capture every sidewalk and crosswalk closure, so please be mindful of signed closures and detours.
People walking in temporary walkway on Madison St in downtown.
What's Coming this Month
The below information is based off of a preliminary schedule that is subject to change. Expect daytime work from 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday with some night and weekend work. Dates and times given here could shift due to a number of unforeseen circumstances. Follow posted signs and detours for safe access through construction zones.
Pole installations will continue throughout the corridor.
Downtown (1st Ave to 7th Ave)
- Road work will be taking place on Spring and Madison streets:
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On the north side of Madison St between 3rd and 4th Avenues from late June to early July.
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On the south side of Madison St from 3rd to 5th Avenues beginning in mid-July.
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On the north side of the Spring St and 7th Ave intersection beginning June 27 and lasting for approximately 2 weeks. While this work is happening, the 7th Ave will be closed at the north side of the intersection of Spring St. People driving can continue east on Spring St. Hubbell Pl will be local access only between Spring St and Seneca St. Vehicles will need to use Seneca St to access the I-5 north/south ramps. Crews will be working at night during some of this work.
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On Spring and Madison streets from 1st to 7th Avenues beginning mid-July.
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We expect to begin milling (or grinding) existing pavement and repaving Spring and Madison streets beginning in mid-July. This work will occur between 1st Ave to 9th Ave on Spring St and 1st Ave to 7th Ave on Madison St, and on 6th Ave. We’ll share more information about this work and what people can expect closer to the start.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on Spring and Madison streets:
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On the north side of Spring St and 7th Ave intersection continuing through early July.
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On the NE corner of the Madison St and 1st Ave intersection continuing into early July.
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Weekend work will be taking place:
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On the north side of Madison St between 3rd and 4th Avenues and the SW corner of the Madison St and 3rd Ave intersection beginning the night of July 14 and continuing through the weekend. Some of this work will be taking place at night.
First Hill (7th Ave to Broadway)
- Road work will be taking place on Spring St from 7th to 9th Avenues beginning mid-July.
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Road work will be taking place on the east side of 9th Ave between Spring St and Madison St starting next week and continuing through July and into August. 9th Ave will be closed to southbound traffic while this work is taking place.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on Madison St:
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On the south side between Minor and Summit Avenues continuing into early July.
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On the north side of the Madison St and 8th Ave intersection continuing through mid-July.
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On the south side between Terry and Boren Avenues beginning early July.
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At the SW and SE corners of the Madison St and Summit Ave intersection beginning late June and continuing through mid-July.
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At the SW corner of the Madison St and Boyleston Ave intersection beginning late June and continuing through mid-July.
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At the SE corner of the Madison St and Boyleston Ave intersection beginning late June and continuing through late July.
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At the NW corner of the Madison St and Boren Ave intersection continuing into early July.
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Night and weekend work will be taking place on Madison St:
- No night or weekend work is scheduled for this month. Supplementary emails will be sent out with any changes to that schedule.
Capitol Hill (Broadway to 23rd Ave)
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Road work will be taking place on Madison St:
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Between 12th Ave and 19th Ave through August. Eastbound traffic will continue to be detoured at 12th Ave to E Union St and 19th Ave. We expect to complete paving on the south side of Madison St between 12th and 14th avenues by early July.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on Madison St:
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On the south side between 11th and 12th Avenues beginning next week and continuing through mid-July.
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At the SW corner of Madison St and 12th Ave beginning next week and continuing through mid-July.
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On the south side between 12th and 14th Avenues continuing through mid-July.
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On the south side between Broadway and Broadway Ct continuing through the end of June.
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At the NW corner of the Madison St and 12th Ave intersection and continuing through mid-July.
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On the south side between 16th and 17th Avenues continuing through mid-July.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on the north side of E Union St from Madison St to 13th Ave beginning in mid-July.
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Night and weekend work will be taking place on Madison St:
- No night or weekend work is scheduled for this month. Supplementary emails will be sent out with any changes to that schedule.
Madison Valley (23rd Ave to MLK Jr Way)
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Road work will be taking place on E Madison St:
- On the north side between 25th and 27th Avenues beginning mid-July.
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Road work will be taking place on the south side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way between E Arthur Pl and E Harrison St continuing through late June.
- Sidewalk work will be taking place on E Madison St:
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On the south side between 26th and 27th Avenues beginning in late June and continuing through mid-July.
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At the NE corner of E Madison St and 24th Ave continuing through mid-July.
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At the SW corner of the E Madison St and 20th Ave beginning in early July.
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At the NW corner of the E Madison St and 20th Ave beginning in late June and continuing through mid-July.
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Weekend work will be taking place on E Madison St:
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On the north and south side of the roadway between 23rd and 24th Avenues beginning July 1st and continuing through the weekend. Some of this work will be taking place at night.
Thanks for your patience during construction!
If you have concerns about accessibility or other issues with construction, please send us your address, contact information, and concerns so we can better understand and work together throughout construction.
You can complete our construction survey in English, Chinese (traditional), Korean, or Vietnamese or you can reach us at MadisonBRT@Seattle.gov or call (206) 484-2780.
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Thank you!
Candace Goodrich – RapidRide G Line Outreach Lead
MadisonBRT@Seattle.gov
(206) 484-2780
seattle.gov/MadisonBusRapidTransit
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