The 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project is Complete!

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15th Ave NW Paving Project

15th Ave NW project area at NW 53rd St looking northbound. Photo: SDOT

The 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project is Complete!

Hello Neighbors, 

We’re excited to announce the completion of the 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project. The new pedestrian signal at NW 51st St and 15th Ave NW was the final milestone and is now up and running. With this installation, all major construction is finished, marking a significant phase in preserving and upgrading this important street and Seattle’s historic bridges. 

We are deeply grateful for your continued patience and flexibility throughout this project. Your understanding has helped us maintain progress and deliver essential improvements that benefit our entire community.  

Watch our video and read our blog to learn more about the project and all the improvements that we installed. 

Here’s a quick snapshot of some key project upgrades, by the numbers: 

15th Ave NW Paving Project improvements infographic

Quick snapshot of key uprades, by the numbers. Image: SDOT

Please continue to follow us to learn more about the project and how we plan to celebrate the completion with the community. 

Here are some photos: 

New pedestrian crosswalk on NW 51st St

New pedestrian crossing on NW 51st St to provide better connection to the east and west side of Ballard. Photo: SDOT and Google

15th Ave Curb Ramps

Upgraded sidewalks and curb ramps on NW 51st St. Photo: SDOT

15th Ave NW Paving Project: NW 53rd upgrades

Refreshed lane and pedestrian markings, new landscaped median island, and additional trees on NW 53rd St. Photo: SDOT and Google

15th Ave NW Paving Project: Leary Way Bridge Seismic upgrades

Leary Way Bridge earthquake reinforcement: Photo: Google

Overhead photo of the project area

Overhead photo of 15th Ave NW on NW 54th St looking soutbound across the Ballard Bridge. Photo: SDOT


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

This work is funded by the voter-approved 2015 Seattle Transportation Levy (Levy to Move Seattle) and Seattle Transit Measure – thank you, Seattle! This is an important investment to maintain and modernize this busy area that connects vibrant neighborhoods and business districts on both sides of the Ship Canal.  


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