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.
Over the next two weeks, you will see the following construction activities near Rainier Ave S/S Grand St and Rainier Ave S/S Massachusetts St:
- Crews will pour concrete at the northwest corner of Rainier Ave S and S Massachusetts St on Monday, April 14
- The lane along the curb will be closed from 8 AM – 5 PM during this work
Weekend Work:
- Depending on the weather, crews will work overnight over the next few weekends striping along Rainier Ave S from MLK Way to S State St
- During the striping work, one lane will remain open in each direction on Rainier Ave S
- On Saturday, April 12, crews will work on the signals at Rainer Ave S and S McClellan St
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
 Bus Only lane striping laid out on Rainier Ave S near S Walden St.
 Crews installing Bus Only lane striping on Rainier Ave S near S Walden 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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