Construction updates for 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge

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Construction updates for 15th Ave W/NW

June 20, 2025 

Hello neighbors, 

As a reminder, the Ballard Bridge is open until further notice.  

Work continues north of the Ballard Bridge on 15th Ave. Crews will stripe 15th Ave NW between NW 57th St and NW Ballard Way, excluding the NW Leary Way intersection. This work is scheduled weekday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM, beginning as early as Monday, June 23 and continuing for approximately two weeks. 


15th Ave WNW Overnight Work Construction Map, updated June 20, 2025

What to Expect   

  • You may hear loud humming and grinding, diesel engine exhaust, and workers' voices. You may also hear and feel low pitch vibrations.  
  • We will temporarily close driving lanes on 15th Ave NW between NW 57th St and NW Ballard Way.
  • 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 will temporarily close the sidewalk in work areas. There will be detour signs in place to direct you around construction.  

Leary Way Bridge Closure June 27 through June 30

The project team is planning on a Leary Way bridge closure as early as June 27 through 30. The Ballard Bridge will still be open. The Leary Way Bridge will be closed for seismic retrofit work.  

People driving south on 15th Ave NW will need to travel down to Leary Way NW, then use the on-ramp to access the Ballard Bridge. People traveling north from Interbay via the Ballard Bridge will need to exit down to Leary Way NW using the off-ramp to continue into Ballard.    

Please note that this schedule may change due to weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances. We will send an email update later next week to confirm the status of the bridge closure.  


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