Rainier Ave S Bus Lane Project Update
Construction of the Rainier Ave S Bus Lane Project began on September 3! Crews will work in segments along the project area through spring 2025.
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Over the next two weeks, our crews will wrap up construction at Rainier Ave S and S College St and begin work at Rainier Ave S and S Grand St.
November 22 - 29
- Crews are currently making their way up the northbound side of Rainier Ave S from S Walden St up to S Grand St making sidewalk repairs
- Sidewalk repairs will continue through December 2
- The #7 bus line stop going southbound on Rainier Ave S at S Walden St, stop #8710, will be temporarily closed through Friday, November 22
- The #7 bus line stop going northbound on Rainier Ave S at S Walden St, stop #8380, will be temporarily closed through Wednesday, November 27
- No parking signs will be in place beginning Friday, November 22 around the intersection of Rainier Ave S and S Grand St
- On Tuesday November 26 and Wednesday November 27, crews will begin construction work on the intersection of Rainier Ave S and S Grand St
- The #4, #7, #9, #48, and #106 bus line stop going northbound on Rainier Ave S at S Walker St, stop #8440, will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, November 17 through Friday, December 6.
- Please note this work is weather dependent and is subject to change.
- Our crews will not be working over the Thanksgiving holiday (November 28 - 29)
December 2 - 6
- Beginning Monday, December 2 through Wednesday, December 4, crews will be working on the NW and SW corners of Rainier Ave S and S Grand St, then they will move to the eastside of the intersection
What to expect during construction
Typical work hours are Monday - Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. During this time you can expect:
- Temporary traffic revisions to accommodate construction vehicles and equipment
- Temporary parking restrictions near work zones
- Noisy construction activities, such as vehicle backup alarms for safety, heavy truck use, and the use of power tools.
- We anticipate some weekend work during the day on October 12 - 13.
Construction Progress
 Crews working on forming sidewalk to prepare for concrete pour on west side of Rainier Ave S and S McClellan St.
 Crews pouring concrete to pave new sidewalk on west side of Rainier Ave S and S College St.
 Project map showing extension of northbound bus only lane on Rainier Ave S, sidewalk repair work, and safety improvements at Rainier Ave S/S Grand St and Rainier Ave S/S College St.
This project includes the extension of the northbound bus lane on Rainier Ave S from S Walden St to S State St, along with other safety changes requested by community members to make it easier and safer to get around on this busy street. This project will improve the reliability of the Route 7 bus and get us ready for the future RapidRide R Line.
Through collaboration with King County Metro, our goal is to make transit an accessible, convenient, and reliable transportation choice. This project includes:
- New red painted bus lane between S Walden St and S State St in the northbound direction
- Sidewalk repair in areas where the most people walk and take the bus on Rainier Ave S
- At S College St and S State St:
- New signals to make it easier and safer for people to cross the street
- New marked crosswalks
- ADA-compliant curb ramps
- New Streetlights
We've been reaching out to community members, community-based organizations, and businesses in the project area and will continue to do so in the next few weeks. We want to share construction information with neighbors and community members.
Please visit our website to learn more about the project, and sign up to receive project updates. You can email us at TransitLanes@seattle.gov or call at (206) 257-2201.
Sincerely,
Ching Chan
Public Engagement Lead
City of Seattle, Department of Transportation
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