Route 40: Project Updates - March 27, 2026
New Route 40 northbound bus stop on Fremont Pl N, next to the Lenin statue. Photo: SDOT
Dear community members,
Construction continues in Fremont and Ballard along NW Leary Way and 15th Ave NW as work progresses on the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project. Crews will be working on sidewalks and bus stop improvements that will enhance transit reliability, pedestrian safety, and overall corridor operations over the next few weeks. Below are the latest construction updates and what to expect next.
Transit Updates:
A piece of Fremont’s transit history is moving. Since the late 1800’s there has been a transit stop at Fremont Ave N and N 34th St. A new northbound protected bike lane is being added in this location filling a gap and enhancing safety.
The new northbound stop for Route 40 will be at the Lenin statue on Fremont Place N. This work will also shift the northbound stop for Routes 31, 32 and 62. The new stop for those routes is on N 35th St.
Both new stops will be in service on Saturday, March 28.
The existing southbound detour and temporary stop on the Fremont Bridge will remain in place. This stop will return to its permanent location on Fremont Ave N & N 34th St after construction.
Please check the King County Transit Alerts to get the latest updates.
Pavement Restoration Work
Crews have begun pavement restoration following recent trenching and curb replacement work. Crews are installing new pavement in several locations to restore the roadway and complete this phase of construction.
Street restoration work locations include:
- N 36th St between 1st Ave NW and Palatine Ave N
- N 36th St at Phinney Ave N
- N 36th St at Dayton Ave N
- Fremont Pl N between Evanston Ave N and Fremont Ave N
- Fremont Ave N at N 35th St
- Fremont Ave N at N 34th St
Fremont Pl N, Fremont Ave N, and N 35th St
Crews recently:
- Completed the bus bulb on Fremont Pl N and the bus stop on N 35th St, including sidewalk replacement, new curb and the new bus approach concrete paving
- Completed sidewalk replacement behind the new bus stop
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Poured sidewalks and curb ramps at several corners of the intersection
Looking ahead, crews will:
- Remove and replace sidewalk on the south side of Fremont Pl N
- Remove the top layers of asphalt and repave the full width of the road from Fremont Ave N to the new bus stop near Evanston Ave N and the N 35th St and Fremont Ave N intersection, leaving a new, uniform roadway surface
- Complete final concrete work and site cleanup, including pedestrian the island at Fremont Pl N and N 35th St
- Commission new traffic signals
- Install of bus stop features such as shelter, where applicable
N 36th St between 2nd Ave NW and Evanston Ave N
Sidewalk construction upgrades are underway. This work includes demolition, pedestrian detours, and parking restrictions. Building access will be maintained during business hours.
Crews recently:
- Completed the bus bulb at the eastbound N 36th St bus stop at 1st Ave NW, including sidewalk replacement, new curb and the new bus approach concrete paving
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Completed sidewalk replacement behind the new bus stop
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Completed sidewalk replacement on the south side of the street between 2nd Ave NW and 1st Ave NW
Looking ahead, crews will:
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Continue to install new sidewalk at select locations on N 36th St between 1st Ave NW and Evanston Ave N
 Construction in the Fremont Neighborhood on N 36th St near 1st Ave NW
What to Expect Around Fremont
While this work is underway, people traveling through the area may notice:
- Temporary traffic lane shifts near work areas
- Short-term lane reductions
- Construction equipment, crews working in the roadway, and typical construction noise
- Westbound traffic on N 35th St, between Troll Ave N and Fremont Ave N, is now open both directions. Active construction is still happening around this intersection so please continue to follow any temporary detours and signage.
Please note: Fremont Ave N will be reduced to one lane in each direction in the next few weeks so crews can begin full-depth pavement upgrades as early as March 30. This work will last for approximately two weeks.
For additional information, refer to the project maps and site-specific info below:
 Construction in the core of the Fremont neighborhood.
NW Leary Way at 15th Ave NW
Work continues along NW Leary Way near 15th Ave NW as crews continue sidewalk and roadway improvements.
Looking ahead, crews will remove and replace concrete roadway panels near the intersection and at the bridge on/off ramps. This work will occur on weekends from Friday evening to Monday morning to minimize impacts to the travelling public during weekdays. Expect temporary lane reductions on the ramps and on NW Leary Way at 15th Ave NW. Work may start as soon as April 4.
Crews are also installing new traffic signal poles and equipment. Neighbors can expect short-term lane reductions and parking restrictions while we complete this work.
Looking ahead, crews will:
- Complete remaining sidewalk replacement at the eastbound bus stop
- Remove and replace sidewalk and curb ramps at the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection
- Remove and replace sidewalk at the southwest corner of the intersection
- Remove and replace sidewalk and driveways on the north side of NW Leary Way, east of the intersection
- Complete installation and commission new traffic signals
 Construction in the Ballard neighborhood on NW Leary Way and 15th Ave NW.
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If you own or manage a business in Fremont or Westlake Ave near the project corridor and would like to be featured, please email us at Route40@seattle.gov and send us a short description and picture of your business.
Every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, residents and business owners can 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.
Drop-in sessions will be held during this time by appointment only. Community members who would like to attend are asked to confirm their participation by Sunday evening the week of via email, which helps ensure project staff are available.
These sessions are a valuable way 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
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Phone: (206) 775-8731 (leave a voicemail and we will return your call)
Our project team is in close coordination with the following projects. Please visit their project webpage to see the latest update:
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Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact us at Route40@seattle.gov
Sincerely,
Jules Posadas
Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project
(206) 775-8731
Route40@seattle.gov
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