Route 40: Project Updates - February 6, 2026
 Crews backfill conduit trenches and prepare driveway grades at the westbound bus stop on NW Leary Way. Photo: SDOT
Dear community members,
The Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project continues to make progress in the Fremont neighborhood and in Ballard along NW Leary Way and 15th Ave NW. Crews continue to advance utility, sidewalk, and bus stop improvements.
This work will support faster, more reliable transit service, safer pedestrian access, and upgraded street infrastructure in the corridor. Below is the latest construction update and what to expect in the coming weeks.
Westbound NW Leary Way (West of 15th Ave NW)
Crews are completing bus stop foundations, sidewalks, curb ramps, and roadway improvements along NW Leary Way near 15th Ave NW. The updates below outline recent progress and what to expect next in the area, weather permitting.
Crews recently:
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poured concrete foundations for new bus stop features
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backfilled conduit trenches and graded the area in preparation for sidewalk installation
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began pouring concrete for driveways
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installed one curb ramp and most of the new sidewalk at the northwest corner of 15th Ave NW and NW Leary Way
Looking ahead, crews will continue:
Eastbound NW Leary Way (east of 15th Ave NW)
Crews recently:
- backfilled conduit trenches and graded in preparation for pouring sidewalk
- poured concrete for foundations for the new bus stop features
- poured concrete for the roadway panels and the curb at the bus stop
Looking ahead, crews will continue:
- pouring concrete for new sidewalks
 Construction in the Ballard neighborhood on NW Leary Way and 15th Ave NW.
Construction continues to advance in the Fremont area. While work is spread out throughout the neighborhood, there are a few crucial locations that crew members have focused their efforts on in the last few weeks.
Eastbound 1st Ave NW and NW 36th St
Contractor crews recently completed:
- demolition of the roadway and trenched for storm drain upgrades
Looking ahead, crews will:
- complete storm drain installation
- replace key sections of the roadway in front of bus bulb with full depth concrete panels
- begin bus stop upgrades including replacing the sidewalk and installing a new bus bulb
Construction will continue throughout February and into March. Please follow pedestrian and traffic detour signs for your safety.
Transit riders, please note that the eastbound bus stop on NW 36th St between 1st Ave NW and Palatine Ave N (#28300) will be closed until Route 40 work is completed. Alternative stops can be found both east and west along N 36th St.
 Construction in the Fremont Neighborhood on N 36th St near 1st Ave NW
 At N 36th St and 1st Ave NW, crews removed existing pavement and excavate a trench to upgrade the storm drain connection. Photo: SDOT
Construction in the core of the Fremont neighborhood.
Westbound Fremont Pl N
Over the last few weeks, crews recently:
- installed electrical conduits for the new bus stop
- poured the concrete foundations for the bus stop features
- began grading in preparation for the new sidewalk
Looking ahead, they will:
- finish grading and pouring concrete sidewalks
Crews pour concrete for the new bus stop foundation near the Lenin Statue on westbound Fremont Pl N. Photo: SDOT
Northwest corner and northeast corner of Fremont Ave N, Fremont Pl N, and N 35th St
Crews recently completed:
- concrete sidewalks and installed curb ramps at the northwest corner
- demolition of the old curbs and graded in preparation for pouring sidewalk at the northeast corner
Looking ahead, crews will continue to:
- pour curbs, sidewalks, and curb ramps at the northeast corner
- replace sidewalk north of both corners on Fremont Ave N
N 35th East of Fremont Ave N
In late January and early February, crews:
- poured concrete for the remaining sidewalk
Looking ahead, crews will continue to:
- install and commission bus stop features, including a bus shelter, pedestrian lighting, and the real-time information system
 Crews finishing new concrete sidewalks on eastbound N 35th St between Fremont Ave N and Troll Ave N Photo: SDOT
N 35th St and Fremont Pl N (West of Fremont Ave N)
Crews completed:
- installing curbs, sidewalks, and curb ramps
Looking ahead, crews will complete:
- one small panel of sidewalk and landscaping
 Newly installed concrete sidewalks and curb ramps at the N 35th St and Fremont Pl N intersection Photo: SDOT
 A rendering shows improvements heading north on Fremont Ave N.
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Every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, residents and business owners have the opportunity to actively participate in our online open house for Route 40. These sessions provide an opportunity to connect directly with the project team, ask questions, share comments, or simply listen. They are a valuable way for the community to stay informed and engaged throughout the project. We encourage everyone to join us and be part of the conversation—your input is important and helps shape the project’s success!
You can access the online meetings with the details below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83530373889
Thanks to you - Seattle voters and taxpayers - the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure has improved transit frequency, invested in new bus-only lanes to make taking the bus more reliable, made transit more accessible through our Transportation Access Programs, and more.
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Sincerely,
Jules Posadas
Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project
(206) 775-8731
Route40@seattle.gov
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