Here’s what is included in this email update: 

• University District Construction
• Eastlake Construction
• Fairview Ave N Construction
• Thank You South Lake Union Community Council
• How to Stay Informed

Crews are also continuing to install new electrical utilities and sidewalks on the west side of the intersection at Roosevelt Way NE and NE 42nd St near the UW Clinic. At least one southbound lane on Roosevelt Way NE will remain open during construction. However, as seen in the map above, we have closed part of the sidewalk near the UW Clinic. A path will be provided on the west side of Roosevelt Way NE. If you are riding your bike, we ask that you dismount and walk through the construction area using this path. The UW Clinic shuttle drop-off and pick-up area will be located on the north side of NE 42nd St. A non-shuttle pick-up and drop-off area will be located on the south side of the street. Please follow all signs and directions from crews.  

Lastly, crews have started demolition to install new electrical utilities and sidewalks on the south side of NE 41st St, between Roosevelt Way NE and Eastlake Ave NE. This construction will require us to close the sidewalk on the south side of NE 41st St, and signage will guide you around the work area. 

Crews pour new concrete for the curbs near E Lynn St. 

We are making significant progress building a new, smooth, long-lasting road along Eastlake Ave E. Our crews are actively demolishing, preparing, and pouring new concrete in many areas: 

• Between Harvard Ave E and E Shelby St: Crews are pouring new concrete on the west side of Eastlake Ave E through to the end of February.   

• Between E Shelby St and E Edgar St: As early as February 12, we will begin demolishing the east side of Eastlake Ave E. This will require us to shift traffic to the west side of the street. Please pay attention to all signage and flaggers when traveling on Eastlake Ave E. 

• Between E Edgar St and E Louisa St: We have started demolition on the east side of Eastlake Ave E. During this street construction, the northbound Route 70 bus stop at Eastlake Ave E and E Louisa St will be moved south of the intersection. For more information on King County Metro’s bus stop relocations during construction, we encourage you to visit their website, the Route 70 page, and sign up for Transit Alerts.  
  • Our team has coordinated with TOPS K-8 to minimize impacts on students and families. We will maintain access to the crosswalks at the intersection of E Louisa St and Eastlake Ave E. However, at least one crosswalk will be closed at the intersection of E Roanoke St and Eastlake Ave E during street construction. We plan to install new street panels across the intersections of E Roanoke St and E Louisa St outside of school hours and during their mid-winter break. This work is weather-dependent, so the team will alert TOPS if there are any unexpected issues that require a change to student drop-off and pick-up. Once completed, this street infrastructure will improve safety, accessibility, and the daily experience of students, families, and the surrounding community.
• Between E Boston St and E Howe St: As early as February 12, we will begin demolishing the west side of Eastlake Ave E.  
• Between E Howe St and E Garfield St: We are demolishing the street on the west side of Eastlake Ave E. We expect to begin pouring concrete as soon as next Thursday, February 12. 

Crews prepare to pave Eastlake Ave E near E Howe St. 

We’ll continue coordinating with property owners and residents to maintain driveway access and schedule closures. Traffic in both directions will be shifted to the opposite side of the street from where the crews are working. 

Drainage work on Aloha St  

On the southeast corner of Aloha St and Fairview Ave N, we will install drainage for rainwater. This work will begin as early as today, February 6, with crews demolishing the sidewalk and part of the street next to it. Pedestrians and traffic will be directed around the work area.   

Sidewalk installation on Valley St 

We have started restoring the sidewalk at the southeast corner of Valley St and Fairview Ave N. We expect to complete this work early next week. Signage will direct pedestrians to the other side of Fairview Ave N or to a safe route around the work area.  

Sidewalk work on Harrison St 

We will continue restoring the sidewalk for the bus shelter on the northeast corner of Harrison St and Fairview Ave N through mid-February. To maintain access to Fairview Market Hall’s southern entrance, we have installed a temporary ramp on the north side of Harrison St. 

The RapidRide J Line team presents at the South Lake Union Community Council meeting. 

On behalf of the Seattle Department of Transportation, we sincerely thank the South Lake Union Community Council. It was a pleasure to join your meeting this month, share updates about our project, and connect with the community. Our team presented an overview of current and upcoming construction activities, planned detours, and how the project might affect traffic, local businesses, and the surrounding area. We truly appreciated the opportunity to answer your questions and engage directly with community members as the project moves forward. 

Contact us     

If you have any questions, please contact us at RapidRide@seattle.gov.       

Sincerely,     

Darrell Bulmer    

Communications and Outreach Lead    

RapidRide@seattle.gov | (206) 257-2022