Stay Informed! Denny Way Paving Project Update

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Stay Informed! Denny Way Paving Project Update

Nighttime grinding work on Denny Way next week; Yale Avenue detours

Image showing grinding work on the roadway

Our construction work on the Denny Way Paving Project continues. We're paving almost 12 blocks of Denny Way to make using Denny Way easier and better for residents and commuters alike. Our work includes asphalt paving, sidewalk upgrades, bus stop changes, new pedestrian ramps, areas of widened sidewalks that shorten crossing distances, new stop bars painted on the street, and new "no turn on red" signs. 

Here’s what you'll find in this email update: 

  • What We're Doing Next Week 
  • What You Need to Know About Upcoming Lane Closures
  • Nighttime Grinding Work on Denny
  • Yale Avenue Detours
  • How You Can Stay Up to Date on the Project   

What We’re Doing Next Week

Construction will continue next week on Denny Way between Westlake Ave and Stewart St and on Yale Ave between Stewart St and Howell St, including overnight grinding work and closures on Yale Ave. Our work will reduce the number of lanes on Denny Way and close some parts of the sidewalk. If you are travelling in the area, watch for changing traffic patterns, and follow any signs that direct you around work zones.

We know this will make using Denny more of a challenge. Thank you for your patience while we work. When we’re done working, you will be able to cross the street more easily because of the newly extended curbs and pedestrian ramps. You'll also have an easier time getting to the bus or nearby businesses. 

Map detailing upcoming work on Denny Way including sidewalk work, lane closures and detours

Map showing work areas along Denny Way. Click this link for a larger image

What You Need to Know About Lane Closures on Denny Way: 

Denny Way Between Terry Ave and Minor Ave N – Westbound Lane Closures 

  • July 11 to July 14 : Two westbound lanes will be closed from 7 PM on Friday until 5 AM on Monday for road work. Westbound traffic will be shifted to one of the eastbound lanes. One westbound lane between Fairview Ave N and Minor Ave N will remain closed until 3 PM on Monday.
  • July 14 to July 18: One westbound lane will be closed from 9 AM to 3 PM for sidewalk work.

Denny Way at Stewart St – Eastbound Traffic Detour

  • July 11 to July 13: Eastbound lanes at the intersection of Denny Way and Stewart St will be closed for bus lane construction. Traffic will be detoured towards E Olive Way from 7 PM to 10 PM on Friday and from 7 AM on Saturday until 12 PM on Sunday.

Denny Way Between Stewart St and Westlake Ave – Eastbound and Westbound Lane Closures  

  • July 14:  Two eastbound lanes will be closed from 7 PM to 5 AM for overnight grinding work. 

  • July 15:  Two westbound lanes will be closed from 7 PM to 5 AM for overnight grinding work 
Map detailing upcoming grinding work on Denny Way July 14, 15 and 16

Map shows area of Denny Way where we will remove the top two inches of street surface on July 14, 15 and 16. Click here for a PDF of the map.

Denny Way at Westlake Ave Overnight Intersection Closure

  • July 16:  The intersection of Denny Way and Westlake Ave will be closed from 10 PM to 5 AM for overnight grinding work. Traffic will be detoured towards Terry Ave and Bell St . 
Map detailing detours during closure of Yale Ave between Stewart St and Howell St

Detours for business access during construction. Click here for the PDF of the map.

Yale Ave Detours

We are coordinating our work with closures that will be happening on I-5 from July 18 onwards. To complete our paving work ahead of those closures, Yale Ave will be temporarily closed between Stewart St and Howell St next week. During this time, drivers accessing southbound I-5 should follow posted detour signs (see map above). 

Yale Ave Between Stewart St and Howell StNorthbound and Southbound Traffic Detour 

  • July 14 to July 18:  Southbound and northbound lanes between Stewart St and Howell St will be closed for road construction. Traffic will be detoured towards Minor Ave and Eastlake Ave from 7 AM on Tuesday to 5PM on Friday. Local access will remain for businesses located on the north side of Yale.
  • July 14,15, and 16:  Street will be fully closed for a one-hour period each night between 7 PM and 10 PM for grinding work. 
Image showing sidewalk work on Denny Way including orange cone, construction crew and construction vehicles

How You Can Stay Up to Date on the Project 

Thank you for your support during construction, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments.  

Sincerely, 

Darrell Bulmer

Denny Way Paving Project Communications and Outreach Lead

Seattle Department of Transportation

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