Route 40: Project Updates - April 9, 2026
Crews removed pavement, prepared the roadway base, and installed new full-depth asphalt to restore the storm drain trench in the north half of the N 36th St near the 1st Ave NW intersection. 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.
Crews form and pour new sidewalk on the south side of N 36th St in Fremont. Photo: SDOT
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 at this location, filling a gap and enhancing safety.
As of March 28, the new northbound stop for Route 40 is at the Lenin statue on Fremont Place N. The northbound stop for Routes 31, 32 and 62 has been shifted to N 35th St, east of Fremont Ave.
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.
Street Paving
Crews Recently:
- Completed installing new pavement at select locations on N 36th St, Fremont Ave N, and Fremont Pl N as part of street restoration following recent trenching and curb replacement work.
Looking ahead, crews will:
- Remove the top layers of asphalt and repave at select location on N 36th St, Fremont Pl N and Fremont Ave N leaving a new, uniform roadway surface.
Crews prepared the roadway and installed new full-depth asphalt along Fremont Ave N near N 35th St. Photo: SDOT
Current construction activities in the core of the Fremont neighborhood.
Construction locations on N 36th St near 1st Ave NW
Sidewalk Replacement in Fremont
Crews recently:
- Completed sidewalk replacement on the southside of N 36th St between 1st Ave NW and Palatine Ave N
Looking ahead, crews will:
- Complete sidewalk replacement on the south side of N 36th St near Dayton Ave N
- Replace sidewalk at select locations on the north side of N 36th St
- Replace sidewalk on the south side of Fremont Pl N
Please follow posted pedestrian and traffic detours for your safety.
Fremont Ave N, Fremont Pl N, and N 35th St
Crews recently:
- Poured sidewalks and curb ramps at several corners of the intersection
Looking ahead, crews will:
- Complete work on the pedestrian island at Fremont Pl N and N 35th St
- Commission new traffic signals
- Install bus stop features such as shelter, where applicable
- Complete final concrete work and site cleanup
Crews install new full-depth asphalt to restore roadway pavement for a water line trench on N 36th St near Dayton Ave N. Photo: SDOT
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 continue to 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. Community members can expect temporary lane reductions on the ramps and on NW Leary Way at 15th Ave NW.
Neighbors can expect short-term lane reductions and parking restrictions while we complete this work.
Crews recently:
- Completed installation and commissioning of the new traffic signals at the 15th Ave NW and NW Leary Way intersection
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
Crews pour new concrete panels on the northbound ramps and southeast corner to rebuild the roadway near 15th Ave NW on NW Leary Way in Ballard. Photo: SDOT
Construction in the Ballard neighborhood on NW Leary Way and 15th Ave NW.
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Whether you’re searching for your next great read or simply want to support local businesses, Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 25. It’s the perfect time to stop by and show some love to Fremont’s independent bookstores.
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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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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