Here's what is included in this month's email update:
- Construction updates, including closures and detours
- Updates on what we’ve been working on and our construction progress
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Information and resources about construction impacts to bus routes and bus stops
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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.
Click here to watch a short video about the project!
Construction Updates
Channelization and Striping in Downtown
We’re wrapping up most of our work downtown and will begin applying final pavement markings next week. Starting tonight, August 30 at 7 PM, we will begin installing stop bars, crosswalks, lane lines, and bus lane and bike lane markings on:
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Spring St between 1st Ave and 6th Ave
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Madison St between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave
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1st Ave between Spring St and Madison St
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6th Ave between Spring St and Madison St
This work will occur at night and is expected to last 3-4 weeks. During this work, people should expect short term lane closures. Some driveways will be temporarily impacted, and we are contacting those properties individually.
Below is a map illustrating the area where this work will take place:
 (Above) A Map of Downtown showing where street markings will be added starting next week.
Detours and Closures
Eastbound E Madison St remains closed between 12th and 19th Avenues. The closure is extended through October.
We’re making progress on the remaining road work on E Madison St between 12th Ave and 19th Ave. The current eastbound road closure and detour is expected to continue through October. Portions of E Madison St between 12th Ave and 19th Ave may start opening to both eastbound and westbound traffic prior to October as areas are completed.
 (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.
The sidewalk is closed at the SW corner of Madison St and Boren Ave
The crosswalks across Madison St and Boren St on the west and south sides of the of the intersection are closed while we install underground utilities for signal and lighting upgrades. People should follow the signed pedestrian detour and not walk in traffic lanes around the work area. We are unable to provide a protected pedestrian walkway at this corner because the full width of the street is needed for buses to turn from Madison to Boren at this intersection.
9th Ave is currently closed between Spring and Madison streets because of a building fire
We have paused most of our work on 9th Ave due to an emergency street closure. During this emergency street closure, our contractor will repave the intersection at Spring St and 9th Ave. This work requires some short-term closures of 9th Ave at the intersection and directional closures of Spring St between 9th St and Terry Ave. Access to the Virginia Mason Hospital will be maintained at all times. The contractor plans to resume other road work on 9th Ave once the street is reopened, including the temporary southbound closure of 9th Ave.
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.
What We've Been Working On
 Crews pouring concrete for the new roadway on E Madison St
We continue to make steady progress and thank everyone for their continued patience during construction. In an homage to the beautiful nature in our state, here’s what we accomplished in the month of July.
- We've built 4,584 square yards of cement roadway and sidewalk. This is equal to 2.6 miles, the same length as the Heybrook Lookout hike in the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest.
- We've removed 3,101 square yards of existing pavement. This is equivalent to 1.8 miles, the same length as the Marymere Falls hike in Olympic National Park.
- We've laid 4,771 feet if conduit for signals, street lighting, and electrical services - that's 571 feet longer than the height of the tallest waterfall in the continental United States (also in our very own North Cascades National Park).
- We've built 1,128 feet of cement concrete curbing which is about 6 times the height of the Quinault giant Sitka spruce (the tallest Sitka spruce in the world!)
Construction of the project is about 65% complete! We’ll continue to share information on our progress and will update our estimated percent complete number later this fall. We expect construction to be complete by summer 2024.
Businesses Are Open in The Project Area
Come by to support the wonderful small businesses in our project area! At times, it may be harder to see them behind our construction, but they are open! Some of these businesses include:
- Footprint Wine Tap: 1222 E Madison St suite c, Seattle, WA 98122
- Pony: 1221 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
- Katsu Burger: 1410 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- Mighty-O Donuts Capitol Hill: 1400 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- Nouvelle Nails & Spa: 2610 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Sugar & Shears Salon and Organic Spa: 1222 E Madison St E, Seattle, WA 98122
- Bombay Burger: 1420 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
- Westman's Bagel and Coffee: 1509 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
- Baas Faming Studio: 2703 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Azuki: 2711 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Madison Nail Spa: 2914 E Madison St STE 108, Seattle, WA 98112
- I love boba: Madison Square, 2719 E Madison St Unit 100, Seattle, WA 98112
- All The Best Pet Care: 2713 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
If you have any questions about how to access these businesses or other businesses in our construction area, please let us know! We can provide you with more details on nearby closures and how you can navigate the construction to reach your favorite local businesses by bus, foot, or wheel (big or small).
King County Metro Bus Stop Closures & Relocations
Remember to take Metro's survey about the Madison St bus service changes! This survey is open through August 31. You can find more information about Metro's latest plan on their website.
As construction continue, we will need to temporarily reroute buses or close and relocate bus stops. These detours and closures can change frequently. Please visit King County Metro's Transit Alert page for the most accurate information, and sign up for Metro Transit Alerts. Metro Alerts are the best way to stay up to date on bus reroutes and impacts to bus stops.
Did you know? People with accessibility needs can book a trip using Metro Access. You can also reach King County Metro customer service at 206-553-3000.
Route 8 reroute in Madison Valley
Later in September, we expect Route 8 bus will be rerouted in Madison Valley because of road construction at E Madison St and Martin Luther King Jr Way. It is likely that the reroute to remain through October.
Route 11 and 12 reroutes between 12th Ave and 19th Ave
Routes 11 and 12 continue to be rerouted between 12th Ave and 19th Ave for ongoing paving and roadwork. We expect these reroutes to continue through the end of October. We are working to complete road work in this area as efficiently as possible in order to reopen impacted bus stops.
Did you know? You can also use mapping tools like google maps to plan your bus trip and stay informed of bus stop closures and relocations. When you enter your trip, google will alert you if there are any bus stop closures on your route, including locations of relocated stops.
What's Happening Next Month
The below information is based on 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, times, and locations given here could shift due to a number of unforeseen circumstances. Follow posted signs and detours for safe access through construction zones.
Downtown (1st Ave to 7th Ave)
- Nighttime road work will be taking place:
- On Spring St between 1st and 6th avenues, on Madison St between 1st and 3rd avenues, and on 6th Ave between Spring and Madison streets. This work began on August 28 and is expected to continue for 3-4 weeks. During this work, crews will be adding striping to the roadway. People can expect short term lane closures and driveway impacts.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on Spring and Madison streets:
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At the SE corner of Madison St and 1st Ave continuing until early September
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At the SE corner of Madison St and 5th Ave beginning early September
First Hill (7th Ave to Broadway)
- Road work will be taking place on Spring St:
- On the south side of the Spring St and 9th Ave intersection continuing into next week.
- On the north side of the Spring St and 9th Ave intersection beginning at 7pm the night of September 15 and continuing through the weekend. During this work, 9th Ave will be closed at the intersection of Spring St on both the north and south sides of the intersection. Spring St will remain open although is eastbound only between 9th Ave and Terry Ave.
- Road work will be taking place on the southernmost middle lane of Madison St between Boylston Ave and Broadway beginning mid-September.
- Sidewalk work continues at the SE corner of Spring St and 8th Ave.
- Sidewalk work will be taking place on Boren Ave between Spring and Madison streets beginning early September.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on Madison St:
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At the NW corner of Madison St and Summit Ave continuing through mid-September.
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At the NE corner of Madison St and Summit Ave beginning next week.
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At the NW corner of Boylston Ave and Madison St beginning next week.
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On the south side between Boren and Minor avenues continuing through early September.
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At the SE corner of the Madison St and 5th Ave intersection beginning early September.
Capitol Hill (Broadway to 23rd Ave)
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Road work will be taking place on E Madison St:
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On the north side between 13th and 15th avenues continuing through the end of August.
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On the north side between 17th and 19th avenues beginning next week.
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Road work will be taking place on the west side of 12th Ave beginning early September.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on E Madison St:
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At the NW corner of 12th Ave and Union St continuing through next week.
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On the north side between 12th and 13th continuing through early September.
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At the NW corner of the 11th Ave and E Madison St intersection beginning as soon as next week.
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On the north side between Broadway Ct and 11th Ave continuing through early September.
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On the south side between 10th and 11th avenues continuing through early September.
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On the south side between Broadway and 10th Ave continuing through early September.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on the west side of 10th Ave between E Madison St and E Seneca St beginning early September.
Madison Valley (23rd Ave to MLK Jr Way)
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Road work will be taking place on the north side of E Madison St between 25th and 28th avenues, which will include:
- Paving the roadway between 25th and 27th avenues continuing into next week.
- Paving in front of driveways between 25th and 26th avenues started on August 25, and paving in front of driveways between 26th and 27th avenues will begin on September 8. Paving will start on Fridays at 7 PM and continue through the weekend. Driveways will be inaccessible during this time. Impacted properties are being notified.
- Paving the intersection of E Madison St and 25th Ave and on Madison between 27th and 28th starting mid-September. Access to E Madison from 25th Ave and 28th Ave, southbound, will be closed on the north side. Through traffic on E Madison St will remain open. Access from E Madison st to 28th Ave, northbound, will remain open.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on E Madison St:
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On the north side between 24th and 25th avenues beginning early September.
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Sidewalk work will be taking place on the east side of Martin Luther King Way between E Madison St and E Harrison St continuing through late August.
Pole installations will continue throughout the corridor.
Information At Your Fingertips
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Visit our website for the latest news and notes about what's happening in your area!
There you can find information on construction impacts, renderings of project designs, contact information, and resources for neighbors and residents. You can also find links to previous project email updates.
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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.
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Thank you!
Candace Goodrich – RapidRide G Line Outreach Lead MadisonBRT@Seattle.gov (206) 484-2780 seattle.gov/MadisonBusRapidTransit Text “MADISON” to 33222 to sign up for project alerts via text
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