Crews continue to work on 15th Ave NW between NW Market St and NW 52nd St. Through this construction we will upgrade ADA accessible ramps, rebuild sidewalk corners, install upgraded traffic signals and cameras, and repair the sidewalk and roadway in select areas. 

Crews are also planning overnight work to reduce construction impacts on traffic. In the coming weeks crews will complete a drainage crossing to improve storm drainage at the 15th Ave NW and NW 50th St intersection. 

• Construction is typically scheduled Mondays – Fridays from 7 AM – 5 PM. The bulk of the overnight work will be from 7 PM – 5 AM.  

• 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. 

• Paving dates may change based on weather conditions, crew and materials availability, or other circumstances. You may also smell odors associated with asphalt paving. 

• 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.  

• We will close the sidewalk in work areas. There will be detour signs in place to direct you around construction.   

• We will close NW Market St, NW 54th St, NW 53rd St, and NW 52nd 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.   

• 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.   

• We will temporarily change parking in some areas for construction staging and traffic control near work sites.  

As a reminder, 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. The next scheduled bridge closure is Friday, September 27 through Monday, September 30. For more information about the closures and how to get around, please read SDOT’s blog post. 

If crews are unable to complete maintenance and preservation work during the scheduled bridge closures due to weather, weekday overnight partial bridge closures may occur so crews can complete the work. We recognize that closing Ballard Bridge can affect your travel plans, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.