 Wallingford Autumn Art Walk
What better way to enjoy our Seattle fall weather than with an art walk? We've been super excited to share all the amazing art on our project fences, and trust us, it's all fantastic! Follow the walking tour directions below for a fun jaunt around the Wallingford shaft and conveyance projects. As you walk, keep an eye out for the local businesses in the area. They've been absolute champs, putting up with construction while continuing to offer their fantastic goods and friendly services. So, do us a favor – stop in and say hello as you pass by. Oh, and if you're planning to head down that way, make sure to follow our detour maps. We genuinely appreciate the community's patience and understanding as we work on this project to improve the health of Puget Sound for us all.
We recommend you start your walk at the intersection of N 34th St and Stone Way N. You’ll find “Water Songs” by Angie Hinojos at this intersection on the southern end of the block.
 “Water Songs” by Angie Hinojos
Walking north along the closed Stone Way N, you’ll pass a mural entitled “Bok Homa” by Addison Karl.
 “Bok Homa” by Addison Karl
Turn right as you hit N 35th St and Stone Way N (but don’t cross the street yet!) to see “Joe Goes There” by Toka Valu
 “Joe Goes There” by Toka Valu
Now you can cross the street (at an open crosswalk please) and head to the intersection of Interlake Ave N and N 35th St. The last stop, “Fluffle in the Riffle” by Gia Valente is up on the construction fence along Interlake Ave N.
 “Fluffle in the Riffle” by Gia Valente
The pictures we have don’t do the art justice; you must get out there to see it in its glory!
Learn more about these artists and all the art showcased along the Ship Canal Water Quality Project on our website’s Public Art page.
Visit our project website to learn more about the project and check out our Flickr albums for recent construction photos.
Ballard
Crews continue to dismantle, clean, and remove the equipment that was needed to build the tunnel.
You should anticipate:
- Nighttime truck movements may be necessary to remove large equipment over the next few months
- Noise and vibrations typical of a construction site
Crews continue working two shifts, 20 hours a day, six days a week. Some work may occur on Sundays.
East Ballard
Crews continue to build the adit, install the conveyance pipe on NW 45th St, and build the isolation maintenance hole structure on 11th Ave NW. Later in October, crews will replace a segment of water main in NW 45th St between 11th Ave NW and 9th Ave NW.
Local closures and detours:
- There continues to be a one-lane traffic configuration on 11th Ave NW at NW 45th St. Traffic signals and flaggers will direct traffic at the intersection during single lane closures.
- NW 45th St remains closed to traffic between 11th Ave NW and 9th Ave NW. Vehicles must detour onto NW 46th St.
- Burke-Gilman Trail (BGT) remains detoured to the north side of NW 45th St through the project area. For safety, bicyclists should either dismount or cross train tracks at a 90-degree angle. Please take extra caution in wet weather as ramps may be slippery.
You should anticipate:
- Heavy equipment in the area
- Noise and vibrations typical of a construction site
Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm. Night and weekend work may occur.
Fremont
Crews are building the permanent structure inside the shaft and installing the conveyance pipes that connect to the storage tunnel. They also continue to build the walls for the large underground mechanical and electrical vault.
Crews have nearly completed installation of the vent shaft which connects to the top of our new 18-ft diameter tunnel underneath Leary Way NW at N 36th St. In October, crews will begin work replacing a segment of water main in Leary Way NW.
Local closures and detours:
- Daytime lane closure on Leary Way NW is expected to start next week and will last for several weeks during the daytime for water main work
- The water main work will also require short-term overnight work to connect the new water main to the existing system. Customers will be notified of any water service interruptions.
- On 2nd Ave NW, between Leary Way NW and NW Canal St, the street remains closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic through 2023
- NW Canal St is open to two-way traffic during this closure
- NW 36th St, between Leary Way NW and 3rd Ave NW, remains closed through 2023
- Pedestrian detours are in place on Leary Way NW; please follow all detour guidance
You should anticipate:
- Truck traffic on Leary Way NW as trucks bring materials and equipment to and from the site
- Concrete trucks entering and leaving the site
- Fans running during work hours to provide fresh air to crews working in the shaft
- Heavy equipment in the area
- Noise and vibrations typical of a construction site
Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm; and some Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm.
Wallingford
Our contractor continues installation of a maintenance hole structure and conveyance pipes on N 35th St between Interlake Ave N and Stone Way N. We understand that traffic is a challenge in this area. We continue to keep an eye on neighborhood impacts and are responding as we are able. We have added new signage for ongoing and safe access to businesses. Please follow all detour signage and safety directions when traveling through the work area.
See our detour routes for cyclists and pedestrians in our detour maps.
N 35th St closure vehicle detour:
- Check out the vehicle detour map
- Traffic will be detoured via N 40th St and Wallingford Ave N, and via Woodland Park Ave N and N 34th St
- A new all-way stop was installed at N 34th St and Woodland Park Ave N
- The all-way stops remain in place at Woodland Park Ave N and N 35th St, and also at Wallingford Ave N and N 35th St
- Stone Way N between N 34th St and N 35th St remains closed to vehicles and bicycles
- Please adhere to the Road Closed, Local Access Only, and Traffic Revision Ahead signage and follow marked detour routes
N 35th St closure bicycle detour
- Check out the bicycle and pedestrian detour map
- Bicyclists are detoured to the west on N 35th St and to the south on Woodland Park Ave N
- Access to the Burke Gilman Trail is on N 34th St at Stone Way N and at Troll Ave N
- Please dismount and walk if you use the sidewalk
You should anticipate:
- N 35th St between Stone Way N and Interlake Ave N and the intersection of N 35th St and Stone Way N are closed
- Trucks coming in and out of the site
- Heavy equipment in the area
- Vibrations typical of a construction site
- Road and periodic sidewalk closures
- Temporary bus stop on Woodland Park Ave N is being relocated and Metro bus routes 31, 32, and 62 have been detoured. Please view service advisories on King County Metro’s website.
Regular work hours at the Wallingford shaft site will be Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm. Crews also work a second shift in the tunnel and there will be occasional surface work at the shaft site.
Regular work hours on N 35th St and Stone Way N will be Monday through Friday, 7 am to 6 pm. Night and weekend work may occur periodically.
Queen Anne
Crews continue to build the permanent structure inside the shaft.
Local closures and detours:
- Localized Ship Canal Trail detour at least through 2023 (see map). Please continue to remain alert when moving through this area.
- West Ewing Mini Park parking closure through 2023
You should anticipate:
- Trucks coming in and out of the site
- Heavy equipment in the area
- Noise and vibrations typical of a construction site
Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm. Night and weekend work may occur.
Construction Safety is Everyone’s Job
Check out some top safety tips at
www.seattle.gov/utilities/constructionsafety
Contact Us
Please email SPU_ShipCanalProject@seattle.gov with questions or comments or call our hotline at (206) 701-0233. You can also find information online at spushipcanal.participate.online.
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