Crews continue to work along 15th Ave NW between NW Market St and NW Leary 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. Crews are continuing to make progress on the landscape median between NW 50th St and NW 54th St.  

Crews are also continuing to strengthen and improve earthquake safety on the Leary Way Bridge. There will be partial sidewalk and lane closures related to this work. 

• 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.   

• 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 between NW 51st St and NW 50th St. 

• 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. 

As a reminder, the Ballard bridge will be closed over several weekends to complete the bridge maintenance and preservation work. The bridge will be closed this weekend on April 25 through April 28.  

Lane closures may begin as early as 7 PM on Friday, with the bridge fully closed at 10 PM. The bridge is expected to reopen by approximately 5 AM the following Monday. For more information about the closures and how to get around, please read SDOT’s blog post. 

Please note: Bridge closure dates and times may change based on weather conditions, crew and materials availability, or other circumstances.  

If you drive … 

• Please use the Aurora Bridge (SR 99). If possible, please walk, bike, or take the bus to reduce traffic.  

• You are recommended to only use the Fremont Bridge if you’re traveling to Fremont or Westlake, due to that bridge’s limited capacity. 

• You may see detour signs around the Ballard Bridge to help guide you to alternate travel routes during the closures. Please detour to other routes before you reach the Ballard Bridge. 

If you take the bus … 

Your route will be changed to cross the Fremont Bridge instead of the Ballard Bridge. Plus, stops just north and south of the bridge for the D Line and #17 may be moved.  

• The northbound bus stop at 15th Ave NW and Leary Way NW will be moved just north of NW Leary Way on the east side of 15th Ave NW.  

• The southbound bus stop on 15th Ave NW and Leary Way NW will be moved to the south side of Leary Way NW on the east side of 15th Ave NW (same stop as the route 40). 

• The southbound bus stop at 15th Ave W and W Emerson St will be moved south, just across from W Ruffner St. 

Stay informed about transit service in the area by following King County Metro’s service advisories and signing up for transit alerts.  

If you bike, walk, or roll …  

We will keep the path on bridge open on at least one side as long as it is safe. If you can’t get to side that’s open, or if both sides are closed, please take the D Line bus. 

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:  

• Email: 15thAveW_NWpaving@Seattle.gov     

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

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 從 W Emerson St 到 NW 57th St 的路面。如 需这些资料的译文，或是在会议时需要口译服务，请致电 (206) 512-3950。