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 week, crews will be working on the intersections of Rainier Ave S and S Massachusetts St, and Rainier Ave S and S College St.
- Beginning Monday, May 12, crews will be pouring concrete on the sidewalk around the intersection of Rainier Ave S and S Massachusetts St. Work is expected to last through Saturday, May 17.
- This will require temporary curb lane closure adjacent to concrete work.
- Beginning Monday, May 12, crews will begin installing new signal poles at the intersection of Rainier Ave S and S College St. This work will continue through Saturday, May 17.
- This will require temporary curb lane closure adjacent to signal pole installation.
- S College St will be temporarily closed to cars between Rainier Ave S and 24th Ave S during this work. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
- On Saturday, May 12, crews will install striping at the intersection of Rainier Ave S and S College St. Rainier Ave S will be reduced to one lane in each direction near this intersection.
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 finishing freshly poured concrete sidewalk and curb ramp at Rainer Ave S and S Massachusetts 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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