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Crews will install the canopy for the Stadium District Station on N. 1st Street, starting on October 8 for about one week. During this time, N. 1st St. will be closed to eastbound traffic from Yakima Ave to the businesses’ driveway. In addition, crews plan to install curb and gutter on the south side of Division Avenue (the Wright Park side) from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave, starting as soon as October 6. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Division Ave. Crews also are installing signals at the N. 1st St. and Tacoma Ave. intersection.
The contractor is paving the west side and center of Stadium Way, and plans to temporarily open Stadium Way to two-way traffic by the end of this week. Stadium Way would close again to southbound traffic from Broadway to I-705 on October 13 to pave the east side of the street. Looking ahead, crews will close Stadium Way in both directions between Division Ave. and S. 4th St. on Saturday, Oct. 16 to deliver the building for the traction power substation.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Way, crews are installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 10th St. and on the west side from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St., including building the St. Joseph Station. They plan to start building the Hilltop District Station and start installing curb and gutter on the east side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 9th St. to 6th Ave. as soon as Oct. 11.
On Commerce Street, crews continue to work on curb, gutter and paving. Parking is not available from the Theater District Station to I-705. On E. 25th Street, the contractor is restoring the street.
What
Construction and traffic restrictions at Commerce Street, S. 7th Street, Stadium Way, S. 4th Street., N. Tacoma Avenue, N. 1st Street, Division Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, S. 16th Street, S. 17th Street, and E. 25th Street.
When
Week of October 4
Where
- Commerce Street from I-705 to S. 9th St. – southbound lane closure.
- S. 7th Street at Commerce Street – no left-turn.
- Stadium Way from Broadway to I-705 – southbound lane closure. Please follow the detour on St. Helens to Market Street, Tacoma Avenue or Broadway.
- S. 4th Street from Broadway to Stadium Way – eastbound lane closure.
- N. Tacoma Avenue and N. 1st Street intersection – traffic restrictions.
- N. 1st Street from Yakima Ave to the business’ driveway – eastbound closure on Oct. 8.
- Division Avenue from MLK Jr. Way to Yakima Ave – traffic restrictions.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 10th St. – traffic restrictions.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 15th St – southbound lane closure.
- S. 16th St. west of Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the alley – intersection closed.
- S. 17th St. west of Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the alley – intersection closed.
- E. 25th Street from E. G St. to E. J St. – eastbound lane closure.
More
- Driveway and pedestrian access is maintained, although some sidewalks and crosswalks will be temporarily closed. Pedestrian detours will be in place.
- Buses will follow detour routes. Visit PierceTransit.org for information.
- Construction noise related to removing pavement and operating equipment.
- Large construction equipment or materials may be in the right-of-way.
- Work will generally take place during the daytime hours unless otherwise noted. Daytime hours during the week are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The contractor usually works less hours.
- Businesses are open during construction.
- Plan ahead and allow extra time to reach your destination.
- Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change.
Contact us
Community Engagement: liz.ellis@soundtransit.org or 253-208-0586
After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395
Learn how to stay safe around our construction sites.
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