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As the construction team makes progress along the 15th Ave W/NWN corridor, the Ballard Bridge will be closed over several weekends in September and October to complete maintenance and preservation work on the 107-year-old bridge. Work includes replacing worn expansion joints to keep the bridge strong and resilient, as part of the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving & Safety Project.
We recognize that closing the Ballard Bridge can affect your travel plans, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
For more information about the closures and how to get around, please read SDOT’s blog post.
Ballard businesses will remain open during construction. Make sure you check out our new business spotlight section below. This week we're featuring Smitty's Barber Shop.
Here are the scheduled bridge closures for drivers:
Lane closures may begin as early as 7 PM on Fridays, with the bridge fully closed at 10 PM. The bridge is expected to reopen by approximately 5 AM the following Monday.
Please note: These dates and times may change based on weather conditions, crew and materials availability, or other circumstances.
 Upcoming weekend closure dates for the Ballard Bridge in September and October 2024. Graphic: SDOT
Please use the Aurora Bridge (SR 99). See map below for the detour map. If possible, please walk, bike, or take the bus to reduce traffic.
If you bike, walk, or roll …
SDOT will keep the path on bridge open on at least one side as long as it is safe. If you can’t get to side that’s open, or if both sides are closed, please take the D Line bus.
SDOT recognizes that closing the Ballard Bridge can affect your travel plans. They appreciate your patience and understanding.
 Map showing the location of the upcoming Ballard Bridge weekend closures. Graphic: SDOT
Crews continue to work on 15th Ave NW between NW 56th St and NW Market St and have extended their work area south to the NW 54th St intersection. Crews will upgrade the ADA accessible ramps, rebuild sidewalk corners, install upgraded traffic signals and cameras, and repair the sidewalk and roadway in select areas.
Starting after Labor Day weekend, crews are planning overnight work in several areas:
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Asphalt grinding and overlay paving on 15th Ave NW between NW 57th St and NW Market St is planned for September 4-11.
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Drainage work at the 15th Ave NW and NW 50th intersection is planned for September 5-13.
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Construction is typically scheduled Mondays – Fridays from 7 AM – 5 PM. The bulk of the overnight work will be from 7 PM – 5 AM.
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Overnight work is noisy but within allowable noise levels. You may hear loud humming and a sound like a big vacuum. You may also feel mild vibrations.
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We will close driving lanes on 15th Ave NW and NW Market St near work areas. There will always be at least one lane open in each direction. The turn lanes will remain open at intersections.
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We will close the sidewalk in work areas. There will be detour signs in place to direct you around construction.
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We will close NW 57th St, NW 56th St, NW 54th St, and NW 50th St to thru traffic as needed between 17th Ave NW and 14th Ave NW. You will still be able to walk, roll, bike, or drive to businesses and homes on these streets.
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We will temporarily move the D Line bus stops at 15th Ave NW and NW Market St. Please see bus stops for new locations and/or sign up for transit alerts.
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We will temporarily change parking in some areas for construction staging and traffic control near work sites.
Ballard businesses will remain open during construction. Please support them by shopping locally! Check out this week's business spotlight:
 Front view of the Smitty’s Barbershop. Photo: Smitty’s
Smitty's Barber Shop has been in the neighborhood since 1940 and has been family owned since it first opened its doors! They offer a special $5.00 discount for military veterans and first responders.
If you own a business nearby the 15th Ave corridor and would like to be featured in our spotlight, please email us at 15thAveW_NWpaving@Seattle.gov and send us a short description and picture of your business.
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Phone: (206) 512-3950 (leave a voicemail and we will return your call)
The 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project is funded by the
The City of Seattle is paving 15th Ave W/NW from W Emerson St to NW 57th St. To request translation of these materials, call (206) 512-3950.
Como parte del Programa de Pavimentación, financiado por el impuesto Levy to Move Seattle, el Departamento de Transporte de Seattle (SDOT) estará pavimentando este verano 15th Ave W/NW entre W Emerson St y NW 57th St. Para solicitar la traducción de este material, llame al (206) 512-3950.
作為「移動西雅圖交通徵稅鋪路計畫」的一部分，西雅圖交通部 (SDOT) 最早將於 2023 年夏季鋪設 15th Ave W/NW 從 W Emerson St 到 NW 57th St 的路面。如 需这些资料的译文，或是在会议时需要口译服务，请致电 (206) 512-3950。
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