 Major roadway work nearing end as projects hits the 80% completion mark!
Here's what is included in this month's email update:
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Updates on what we’ve been working on and construction progress
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What’s coming up next month
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Resources and contact information
Roadway construction is wrapping up on the RapidRide G corridor/80% mark
Roadway work in the Madison Valley area is set to wrap up early this month. When this happens, it will mark the completion of the last major roadway construction work for the entire RapidRide G project! At this point, the project will surpass the 80% completion milestone with service to begin later this year. The completion of roadway construction ends a significant amount of work on the project and the last of major roadway disruptions along the corridor.
More of the finishing touches are taking shape along the project corridor. Our crews are working toward completion of the center median for the eventual bus station at Madison St and Terry Ave. Later this Spring, we will be adding more paint to the new roadway in First Hill.
Emergency Closure of Madison St between 8th Ave and Terry Ave
As we noted last month, a building fire in December has caused street and sidewalk closures on Madison St and 9th Ave. These closures are necessary to ensure that people traveling and workers managing the response are safe while they remove the damaged building and restore the area. They began demolition of the damaged structure earlier this week and will restore vehicle access when it is safe to do so. We anticipate that the demolition, removal, and cleanup will last 4-6 weeks. Closures and detours may change depending on how the work progresses. We will continue to keep you informed of changes and will reopen areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
Current street and sidewalk closures:
- Madison St is closed between 8th Ave and Boren Ave. Madison St is open for local access to driveways and alleys between 7th Ave and 8th Ave, and between 9th Ave and Boren Ave.
- Sidewalks on both sides of Madison St are closed between 8th Ave and 9th Ave. Pedestrian access is maintained to building entrances as determined safe (see map).
- 9th Ave is open to local access between Madison St and Marion St. Pedestrians and people parking in the Bloodworks garage can enter via Marion St. 9th Ave is also open to local access between Spring St and Madison St. To access this area, people should enter from Spring St. Access to 9th Ave is closed at Madison St.
- Sidewalks on both sides of 9th Ave between Madison St and Marion St are also closed with pedestrian access maintained to building entrances as determined safe (see map below).
Drivers traveling east on Madison St are detoured at 7th Ave to Seneca St, to Boren Ave, to Madison St. Drivers traveling west on Madison St are detoured at Boren Ave to Seneca St to 5th Ave.
Bus detours and bus stop closures:
- Buses are not traveling on 9th Ave between Spring St and James St, and all bus stops in this area are closed.
- Buses are not traveling on Madison St from 3rd Ave to Boren Ave, and all bus stops in this area are closed.
- Buses are detoured off Marion Ave from 3rd Ave to 6th Ave, and all bus stops in this area are closed.
Below are the current detour routes for buses traveling in this area. Bus drivers are instructed to stop at all signed bus stops along the detour routes. Bus detours may change as the building demolition continues and in the event of possible snow routes. People should visit King County Metro alerts for the latest information about bus detours and bus stop closures and to sign up for transit alerts.
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Route 12: The eastbound Rt 12 is detoured off Marion St at 3rd Ave. Eastbound buses are traveling on 3rd Ave to James St, Boren Ave, and returning on Madison St at Boren Ave. The westbound Rt 12 is detoured off Madison St at Boren Ave. Westbound buses are traveling on Boren Ave, to James St, to 3rd Ave, and returning to Madison St at 3rd Ave.
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Route 60: The eastbound Rt 60 is detoured off 9th Ave at James St. Eastbound buses are traveling on 9th Ave to James St, Boren Ave, and returning to Madison St at Boren Ave. The westbound Rt 60 is detoured off Madison St at Boren Ave. Westbound buses are traveling on Madison St to Boren Ave, James St, and returning to 9th Ave at James St.
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Route 193 to First Hill is detoured off 9th Ave at Seneca St continuing to Boren Ave, James St, and then returning to 9th Ave at James St.
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Route 193 to Federal Way TC is detoured off 9th Ave at James St, 7th Ave, Hubbell Pl, and returning to regular routing at Seneca St.
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302, 303, and 322 AM routes: These routes are exiting I-5 at Cherry St and using 5th Ave to James St, to 7th Ave, to Seneca St, to Boren Ave and to Jefferson St.
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302, 303, and 322 PM routes: These routes are detoured off 9th Ave at James St, continuing on James St to Boren Ave, and returning to regular route on Seneca St.
Construction of the Madison RapidRide G Line continues
We’re working with the contractor to review the remaining construction schedule, adjust the timing of some construction activities, and identify other areas where we can continue safely working to manage any potential delays caused by the fire response.
Construction Updates
We continue to make great construction progress, currently, Martin Luther King Jr Way and the surrounding area is the primary work area. The road work is in its final stages, and we continue to work on the sidewalks. We’re rebuilding the road on E Arthur Pl and E Harrison St west of Martin Luther King Jr Way around the future comfort station and bus layover area. Painting and signage will resume until spring/summer.
Also, we recently began construction of the new center running bus stations. Once the RapidRide G Line project is complete, there will be new red bus lanes from 1st Ave to 18th Ave and four new bus stations in the center of the street. These stations are located at 8th Ave, Terry Ave, between Summit Ave and Boylston Ave, and between 12th Ave and 13th Ave.
We’re installing new signals for the RapidRide G – Madison St system at the intersection of 12th Ave and E Madison St. You’ll start seeing these new signals taking shape in February. While we install the new signal hardware, there will be temporary traffic changes through the intersection.
Work is progressing on the stations located in First Hill. There are single traffic lane closures in each direction on Madison St around the work areas, which include:
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Between 7th Ave and 8th Ave
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Between Terry Ave and Boren Ave
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Between Summit Ave and Boylston Ave
To support safety and traffic operations once the new bus lanes and center running bus stations are built, we will permanently restrict left turns at many intersections on Madison St from First Hill to Capitol Hill, as follows.
Eastbound left turn restrictions and alternative routes:
 Westbound left turn restrictions and alternative routes:
 We’ve restricted left turns at a few intersections in First Hill with construction of the new center running stations.
Detours and Closures
Madison St closed between 8th and Boren Ave
As noted above, traffic is closed on Madison St between 8th and 9th Ave and on 9th Ave between Madison and Spring St during demolition of the fire-damaged building.
Traffic reduced to one lane intermittently at the intersection of 12th Ave and E Madison St
We will be reducing traffic to one lane in the area around 12th Ave and E Madison St while our crews build and install new signals at this intersection. The lane reductions are necessary for safety.
15th Ave closed on the northside of E Madison St
Starting in early February, to 15th Ave from E Madison St on the northside will be closed while we upgrade utilities and build a new sidewalk bulb. We anticipate this work to last through February and possibly into March. When the work is over, 15th Ave will reopen as a one-way, southbound-only road for vehicles.
Access to E Harrison St and E Arthur Pl west of Martin Luther King Jr Way and Southbound 28th Ave at E Madison St closed to vehicles
We are nearing the completion of roadwork in Madison Valley. Crews are pouring concrete for the final sections of roadway on the west side of Martin Luther King Jr at the future bus layover and comfort station between E Harrison St and E Arthur Pl. Access to E Arthur Pl, west of Martin Luther King Jr is open via 27th Ave E and E Thomas St. Southbound 28th Ave remains closed on the north side of E Madison St to drivers while we complete utility and sidewalk work. Vehicle access to northbound 28th Ave from E Madison St remains open. When complete, it will mark the end of major roadway work on the project.
What we’ve completed in the past month
- We demolished and hauled off 1,370 square yards of old pavement.
- We trucked in and placed 1,190 tons of gravel base course.
- We poured and finished 1,024 square yards of new concrete roadway panels.
- We poured and finished 735 square yards of new concrete sidewalks.
- We trenched and installed 5,503 feet of underground electrical conduit.
- We excavated and installed 28 underground electrical junction boxes.
The RapidRide G – Madison St project recently hit the 80% completion mark!
King County Metro bus stop & relocations
As construction continues, we will need to temporarily reroute buses or close and relocate bus stops. These detours and closures can change frequently. Please visit King County Metro's Transit Alert page for the most accurate information, and sign up for Metro Transit Alerts. Metro Alerts are the best way to stay up to date on bus reroutes and impacts to bus stops.
Did you know? People with accessibility needs can book a trip using Metro Access. You can also use mapping tools like Google maps to plan your bus trip and stay informed of bus stop closures and relocations. When you enter your trip, Google will alert you there are any bus stop closures on your route, including locations of relocated stops. If you have questions, you can reach King County Metro customer service at (206) 553-3000.
A few of the longer-term bus reroutes include:
- The Route 8 is rerouted in Madison Valley because of roadwork on E Madison St and Martin Luther King Jr. This route is likely to remain detoured in this area into the spring.
- The Route 2 continues to be rerouted through Capitol Hill. We are working on restoring this route to its original path in phases. We are aiming to return the eastbound Route 2 by the end of the year and the westbound Route 2 in early spring of 2024.
- Please see the section above about additional bus detours due to an emergency response for a building fire at 9th Ave and Madison St.
- King County Metro continues to provide shuttle service at Capitol Hill Station in place of the Link Light Rail Line 1 as Sound Transit continues their maintenance work. This work is scheduled to wrap up early next week. When complete, the shuttle service will no longer be necessary.
What’s coming up next month
The information below is based on a preliminary schedule that is subject to change. Expect daytime work from 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday with some night and weekend work.
Follow posted signs and detours for safe access through construction zones.
We’re continuing to complete signal upgrades, new street lighting, and install new bus shelters throughout the project corridor. Temporary signals and lighting will be removed as the new ones are completed.
Downtown (1st Ave to 7th Ave)
- Roadway work
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- We recently performed some extra excavation work for Seattle City Light vault adjustments and expect to grade and pour the roadway this week.
- Sidewalk work
- Work continues on the northwest corner and southeast corners of Madison St and 1st Ave, and along Madison St near the southwest corner of 2nd Ave. We will be completing the remaining electrical work and restoring these areas over the
- We’re wrapped up work at the southwest corner of 6th Ave and Madison St and were able to open this corner for pedestrians this week.
First Hill (7th Ave to Broadway)
- Sidewalk work
- Work continues on the east side of 9th Ave from Spring St to Madison St. We completed the installation of electrical conduit and rebuilt the sidewalk. We will be completing the remaining grading work and starting work on the west side of this area through February, though the schedule may be dependent on progress of the building demolition.
- Work continues on the northeast corner of 9th Ave and Spring St and will continue for the next several weeks. We started work at the northwest corner of 9th Ave and Spring St and anticipate work to continue through February.
- We will be starting work on the northeast corner of Broadway St to Madison St throughout February.
- Center-running bus stations
- Work will resume for the construction of the center bus station at Madison St and 8th Ave.
- Construction continues for the center bus station at Terry Ave and for the center bus station between Summit Ave and Boylston Ave. We will be completing work in this area for the next several weeks.
- There will be single lane closures in each direction around the center bus station work areas. Construction of these station foundations is expected to take about 6 weeks. Other bus stop amenities and features will be installed once the foundations are complete.
- Signal work
- We recently began electrical work on the northwest corner of Minor Ave. We anticipate this to wrap up in February and we will come back to grade the sidewalks.
Capitol Hill (Broadway to 23rd Ave)
- Roadway work
- We’re wrapping up work on the south side of the Madison St and 14th Ave intersection.
- Roadway work in front of driveways on the north side of E Madison St from 17th Ave to 18th Ave is schedule to begin as soon as mid-February.
- Sidewalk work
- Work at the southeast corner of E Madison St and 13th Ave is ongoing and will continue through February.
- Work on the northside of E Madison St from 13th Ave to 14th Ave should be completed as soon as early February.
- Work on the north side of Pike St between 14th Ave and E Madison St is scheduled to begin early Feb.
- Work on the southwest corner of E Madison St and 14th Ave is schedule to begin early February.
- Work on the northeast and northwest corners of E Madison St and 14th Ave will start next week and continue through February.
- Work on the north side of E Madison St from 14th Ave to 15th Ave is ongoing.
- Work at the northeast corner of E Madison St and 15th Ave is scheduled to begin the first week of February.
- Work on the northwest corner of 17th began last week and is anticipated to continue through February.
- Work on the south side of E Madison St from 17th Ave to 18th Ave is wrapping up and expected to be completed early February. Work on the north side of E Madison St from 17th Ave to 18th Ave is scheduled to begin as soon as early February.
- Work at the southeast corner of E Madison St and 18th Ave began earlier this week and will continue through the end of February.
- Work at the southwest and southeast corners of E Madison St and 19th Ave are ongoing and expected to continue throughout February.
- Signal work
- Starting early February, we will be performing the last stages of signal modifications at the intersection of 12th Ave and Madison St. During this work, traffic in both directions will be reduced to one lane.
Madison Valley (23rd Ave to Martin Luther King Jr Way)
- Roadway work
- Our crews are wrapping up work on the final phase of roadway work in Madison Valley. This roadway work is taking place at the site of the future comfort station and bus layover area, located at intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Way, E Harrison St, and E Arthur Pl.
- Sidewalk work
- Driveway work on the north side of E Madison St from 24th Ave to 26th Ave starting tonight and lasting through the weekend.
- Curb ramp work on the north side of E Madison St between 26th and 27th Ave continues and will wrap scheduled for mid-February.
- Work on the north side of E Madison St between 27th and 28th Ave is underway. We expect this work to carry on through February. This work includes utility installation and sidewalk restoration at the center median located between the north and southbound legs of 28th Ave E on the north side of E Madison St.
- Some parking in the areas listed above are temporarily closed to make space for one travel lane in each direction around the work areas.
Businesses Are Open in The Project Area
Come by to support the wonderful small businesses in our project area! At times, it may be harder to see them behind our construction, but they are open! Some of these businesses include:
- Footprint Wine Tap: 1222 E Madison St Suite C, Seattle, WA 98122
- Pony: 1221 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
- Banner Bank: 1222 E Madison St, Suite A, Seattle WA 98122
- Sugar & Shears Salon and Organic Spa: 1222 E Madison St E, Seattle, WA 98122
- Katsu Burger: 1410 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- Mighty-O Donuts Capitol Hill: 1400 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- Bombay Burger: 1420 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
- Westman's Bagel and Coffee: 1509 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
- Alpha Martial Arts: 1912 E Madison St Seattle, WA 98122
- Bequest Coffee Co: 2200 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Nouvelle Nails & Spa: 2610 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Baas Faming Studio: 2703 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- The Harvest Vine: 2701 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Azuki: 2711 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- All The Best Pet Care: 2713 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- I Love Boba: Madison Square, 2719 E Madison St Unit 100, Seattle, WA 98112
- Just Around the Corner, Dog Grooming & Boutique: 2717 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Coven Salon: 2719 E Madison St, Suite E, Seattle, WA 98112
- Kamp: 2800 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Fury Women’s Consignment: 2810 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Madison Nail Spa: 2914 E Madison St STE 108, Seattle, WA 98112
If you have any questions about how to access these businesses or other businesses in our construction area, please let us know! We can provide you with more details on nearby closures and how you can navigate the construction to reach your favorite local businesses by bus, foot, or wheel (big or small).
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