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, you will see construction activities on Rainier Ave S between S Grand St and S Plum St.
- Crews will conduct landscaping work in the area beginning Thursday, February 13 through Friday, February 21
- Depending on weather, crews will lay the asphalt on the westside of Rainier Ave S and S Grand St on Tuesday, February 18
- Depending on weather, crews will pour concrete on Rainier Ave on Tuesday, February 18 at the following locations:
- Between S Plum St and 23rd Ave S
- Between 22nd Ave S, S Holgate St, and S Plum St
- Crews will tentatively begin saw cutting, surveying, and removing sidewalk on the corners of the intersection of Rainier Ave S and S Massachusetts St as soon as Wednesday, February 26
- Beginning Saturday, March 1, crews will begin installing signal poles on the corners of Rainier Ave S and S Grand St. This work will require temporary lane closures on Rainier Ave S. We will maintain one travel lane open in each direction.
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.
Construction Progress
 Crews constructing ADA curb ramp at Rainier Ave S and S Grand 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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