Two crewmembers work on improvements near the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop on Westlake Ave N and Aloha St.
Starting the week of May 12, SDOT will begin work on street and watermain upgrades on Fremont Ave N between N 34th St and N 35th St.
To learn more about what’s happening in the Fremont neighborhood, please visit our webpage and check out the construction area and construction activities. Construction in the Fremont neighborhood is scheduled through 2025.
Water Main Infrastructure Upgrades
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is working with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to replace a 100-year-old waterline under Fremont Ave N between N 34th St and N 35th St and on Dayton Ave N and N 36th St. Completing the water main upgrades and the street upgrades at the same time will help reduce impacts to the community by coordinating major construction projects. This approach helps minimize travel disruptions, lower construction costs, and shorten the overall construction timeline compared to completing the projects separately.
When complete, the watermain upgrades are expected to:
- Improve capacity to deliver drinking water in your neighborhood
- Improve water system flow and pressure
- Ensure water service reliability and reduce disruptions
What to Expect:
Water service impacts will vary based on construction progress and the location of infrastructure upgrades. Specific buildings in Fremont will experience disruptions at different times throughout the project and for varying durations as we complete these essential improvements.
Advance Notifications
We are committed to keeping you informed:
- Notifications will be shared via the project email list at least one week in advance. You can subscribe here.
- Flyers with detailed information will also be distributed to buildings that will be impacted five days before the scheduled shut off.
First Scheduled Water Shut Off:
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Date: Saturday, May 17
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Time: Approximately 6 AM - Noon
- This water shut off will require a full street closure on Fremont Ave between N 34th and N 35th. We advise residents and commuters to plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time to avoid disruptions. Signage and traffic rerouting will be in place to assist with navigation.
- The below map shows the buildings that will be impacted by the water shut off on May 17.
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As much as possible, we are actively working to reduce the area and duration of water shutoffs, as well as carefully planning their timing to minimize the impact on businesses that rely on access to water. This includes scheduling full street closures if it helps minimize the time residents are without water.
The project team is also mindful of the May 17 Parade in Ballard and has ensured that construction will not interfere with the event, set to take place later in the afternoon.
Our team is actively providing affected business owners and residents with the most up-to-date information. If you have any specific questions or require further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Route40@seattle.gov
You can learn how best to prepare for water main work by visiting SPU's webpage for tips on preparing for a water outage.
Temporary bus stops during construction
As crews mobilize for work in Fremont, please note that buses will be rerouted around the active work zone to temporary stops for Routes 31, 32, 40, and 62.
Where will the temporary bus stops be?
- The northbound Route 40 stop on Fremont Ave N will be rerouted to Fremont Pl N and N 36th St near the Lenin statue.
- Routes 31, 32, and 62 buses that also use the northbound Fremont Ave N stop will have a temporary bus zone on N 35th St just east of Fremont Ave N.
- Southbound Routes 31, 32, and 62 buses will be rerouted from N 35th St to N 34th St via Stone Way N. There will be a temporary bus zone on the west side of Stone Way N between N 35th St and N 34th St.
- The southbound stop on Fremont Ave N served by Routes 31, 32, 40, and 62 will be temporarily relocated to the far side of N 34th St, approximately 300-400 feet south of the current stop.
Metro riders can expect these new temporary stops to serve these routes as early as May 12. These temporary bus stops are anticipated to serve riders through 2025.
Please visit our project webpage for detailed construction updates and neighborhood impacts along Westlake Ave N. This includes:
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8th Ave N and Galer St: Full closure of 8th Ave N at Westlake Ave N between May 9-11.Residents can also expect overnight work throughout the weekend. Construction and temporary lane reductions are expected throughout the month of May
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Aloha St and 9th Ave N: Trenching and sidewalk improvements throughout May. Please expect vehicle lane reductions and follow pedestrian and bicycle detour routes and signs.
Route 40 has over 8,500 average weekday daily boardings (Fall 2024) - an 11% increase from Fall 2023. It is the fifth (5th) highest ridership route in the Metro network.
In addition to the 5-10% transit travel time savings, 14-17% in Ballard to Downtown, the Route 40 project will maintain and modernize vital infrastructure
- Temporary lane reductions
- Temporary driveway closures
- Temporary bus stop closures
- Temporary parking restrictions
- Temporary sidewalk detours
- Temporary storage of construction supplies in the street
- Temporary noise, dust and vibrations
- Bus stop relocations
- Drainage work: This involves digging trenches to help manage water flow
- Signal pole foundation excavation: This work involves digging for the pole foundations prior to when we order custom signal poles which takes a while to build and to make sure we know there are no underground obstructions
- Trenching for conduit: This involves digging trenches to lay down pipes or cables underground
- Sidewalk curb bulb out: This involves making the curbs stick outward for safety or accessibility
- Mill and fill overlay: This is when the top layer of the road gets removed and replaced with new asphalt
The construction timeline is always subject to change depending on weather conditions and materials availability. We are committed to keeping you informed and maintaining open communication throughout the remainder of this project.To learn more about the project and designs, visit our online open house.
If you own or manage a business in Fremont or Westlake Ave near the project corridor and would like to be featured, please email us at Route40@seattle.gov and send us a short description and picture of your business.
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Phone: (206) 775-8731 (leave a voicemail and we will return your call)
Our project team is in close coordination with the following projects. Please visit their project webpage to see the latest update:
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