Construction updates for 15th Ave W/NW

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Construction updates for 15th Ave W/NW

March 7, 2025 

Work continues north of the Ballard Bridge on 15th Ave NW between NW Market St and NW Ballard Way. Crews are continuing seismic retrofit work on the Leary Way Bridge as well.

Starting the week of March 10, crews will begin work for the new landscaped median on 15th Ave NW between NW 50th St and NW 54th St. Read the construction section below to find out more. 

As always, Ballard businesses are open during construction. Please support them by shopping locally! 

The Ballard Bridge will remain open until further notice. We will share more information as we work to coordinate the remaining maintenance work on the bridge.


15th Ave W/NW Construction Map, updated March 7, 2025

Construction on 15th Ave NW

Crews continue to work along 15th Ave NW between NW Market St and NW Ballard Way. This construction will upgrade ADA accessible ramps, rebuild sidewalk corners, install upgraded traffic signals and cameras, improve storm drainage, and repair the sidewalk and roadway in select areas.  

Starting the week of March 10, crews will begin to work on the new landscape median along 15th Ave NW between NW 50th St and NW 54th St. This median will help calm driver speeds and make it easier to walk, roll, or bike around the neighborhood. Learn more on our blog!  

15th Ave WNW Landscape Median Rendering

Aerial visualization of the new crosswalk, a new protective median, and traffic signal at 15th Ave NW and NW 51st St. View looking north. Graphic: SDOT

Crews are also continuing work to strengthen and improve earthquake safety on the Leary Way Bridge. There will be partial sidewalk and lane closures related to this work. Driving lanes between NW 50th St and Ballard Way NW will continue to be restricted to demolish and build new concrete roadway panels. 

What to Expect  

  • Construction is typically scheduled Mondays – Fridays from 7 AM – 5 PM.   
  • We will close driving lanes on 15th Ave NW near work areas and on NW Leary Way beneath and near the bridge. The inside driving lanes on 15th Ave NW between NW 50th St and NW 54th St will be closed. There will always be at least one lane open in each direction.   
  • We will close the sidewalk in work areas. There will be detour signs in place to direct you around construction.    
  • We will close streets 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 may temporarily move bus stops for the D Line at 15th Ave NW and NW Market St and the D Line and Route 40 and 17 at 15th Ave NW and NW Leary Way. Please see signs at 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. 

Recent construction in action!

Crews restore the sidewalk on the west side of 15th Ave NW between NW 50th St and NW 51st St.

Crews restore the sidewalk on the west side of 15th Ave NW between NW 50th St and NW 51st St.


Contact Us & Share Project Updates 

Thank you for signing up for updates about the 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project. We encourage you to share this message with your neighbors. They can also stay informed by signing up for email updates. 

You can learn more on our project webpage or contact us by:  

  • Phone: (206) 512-3950 (leave a voicemail and we will return your call)   

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Funding

The 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project is funded by the Levy to Move Seattle  


Need a Translation?

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 W Emerson St NW 57th St 的路面。如 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