Painting has started on the RapidRide G – Madison St Corridor!
Here's what is included in this month's email update:
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Progress highlights
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Construction updates
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Detours, closures and restrictions
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Progress by numbers
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What’s coming up next month
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Resources and contact information
Progress highlights
New roadway painting is taking place on the RapidRide G corridor
Today, we started roadway painting for the RapidRide G – Madison St. project. The roadway painting and marking now underway will be completed before service begins later this year.
We were able to install some painting and marking earlier this year downtown. This current effort will expand on those markings, starting downtown at 3rd Ave and extending all the way to Martin Luther King Jr Way in Madison Valley.
We will start with painting new pedestrian crossings, stop bars and lane lines downtown and work our way towards First Hill and Capitol Hill. This work is scheduled to take place throughout the spring and summer and will finish in August. The final piece will be the red bus lanes and green bike lanes, along with crosswalks and lines in areas that were only recently paved with asphalt.
We do not anticipate any extended or long-term closures associated with roadway painting.
Temporary markings will be replaced by permanent paint along the corridor; photo above shows the current conditions at the intersection Madison St and 16th Ave
All bus stops and shelter frames have been installed
Last week, we finished installing the remaining bus stops, pads, and shelter frames for the entire RapidRide G corridor.
As we near the start of service, crews will be returning to the bus stops to install the finishing touches. These final steps include glass for the shelter frames, benches, waste bins, ORCA card readers and real-time information displays, lighting and signage.
Bus shelter frame installed at 17th and E Madison St.
Bus Islands
In April, we completed building the foundations for the four center bus stations, or bus islands, on Madison St. In addition, we installed the bus islands’ shelter frames that will serve future riders.
Like the rest of the shelters along the corridor, the final touches are yet to come. We will install roofs and additional signage, along with safety markings this summer, before the start of the service.
Bus Island between 12th and 13th Avenues
Construction updates
Rodway milling and asphalt work
In April, we removed the top few inches of asphalt from the road surface on the portions of the roadway that had not been replaced or rebuilt earlier in the project.
Last week, we started laying new asphalt at different locations along the corridor, from 3rd Avenue downtown to Martin Luther King Jr Way in Madison Valley.
The new asphalt will create a smoother and safer driving surface for the corridor. This work will continue into the summer, wrapping up in August, before RapidRide service begins.
Roadway milling on E Madison St. between 14th and 15th Ave, looking east
Sidewalk work
Rebuilding the sidewalks along the RapidRide G corridor has been a significant undertaking for this project. In most locations, we added new conduit for streetlights, signals, and electrical service under the sidewalk and rebuilt ADA ramps at intersections.
We also worked around many driveways throughout Madison Street, scheduling work at these locations to minimize disruptions to businesses and residents as much as possible. After nearly three years, we are almost done! We are currently on track to finish all sidewalk work by August and only have three more driveways left to rebuild.
When complete, the new sidewalks will provide a smoother, accessible experience for pedestrians.
Signal work
We have completed much of the signal modifications, including addition of new signals at 10th and 18th avenues. Signal work, including adding or modifying electrical and communications connections and installing new equipment, is underway at the remaining intersections: Spring and 7th, Spring and 9th, Madison and 14th, and Madison and Martin Luther King Jr. Way E.
As new signals are coming online, we are removing old equipment and restoring the sidewalks at each intersection. Later this month, we will be completing this work at the following locations:
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11th Ave and Madison St.
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12th Ave and Madison St.
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13th Ave and Madison St.
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14th Ave and Madison St.
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15th Ave and Madison St.
We will provide access for pedestrians around the work areas at these locations.
Signal work at the southwest corner of E Madison St. and 14th Avenue
Future comfort station and G Line Terminus
Construction on the future comfort station at the G Line Terminus on Harrison Street near the triangle intersection of E. Arthur Place, E. Harrison Street and Martin Luther King, Jr Way E. in Madison Valley continues. We have built the platform and foundation for the structure that will serve RapidRide G bus operators. During May, we will work on installing the ground wiring.
Construction work in the future comfort station area
A comfort station is a space where King County Metro bus operators of the RapidRide G Line can take their mandated rest breaks and access clean restroom facilities. The Comfort Station also provides a workspace for operators and supervisors.
RapidRide G Line hours of service are anticipated 24 hours a day / 7 days a week with higher frequencies during the day on weekdays and Saturdays. This comfort station will not be open to the public or transit riders.
In addition to the comfort station, the Terminus includes layover space for up to three buses. Having this layover space will ensure that buses will be available to stay on schedule. A new traffic signal at E Harrison St and Martin Luther King Jr Way E will allow buses to turn onto Martin Luther King Jr Way E to start service toward downtown. Traffic on eastbound E Harrison St is now right-turn only at Martin Luther King Jr Way E.
Detours, Closures and Restrictions
2nd Ave in downtown remains one lane between Madison and Spring St
Our crews are performing electrical trenching and conduit work and sidewalk work at the intersection of 2nd Ave and Madison St. 2nd Ave will remain reduced to one lane between Madison St. and Spring St. until the work finishes later this year.
Clean up and restoration at 8th Ave and Madison St
The sidewalk on the south side of Madison St. between 8th and 9th Avenues remains closed after the building fire and demolition earlier this year. All traffic closures have been eliminated and full vehicle access has been restored.
Left turn restrictions
The left turn restrictions that were implemented earlier this spring are now permanent. These restrictions are necessary to maintain safety and traffic flow for when RapidRide G service begins. Signage is currently in place for drivers where left turns are prohibited:
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Madison St. to 8th Ave
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Madison St. to Terry Ave
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Madison St. to Summit Ave
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Madison St. to Boylston Ave.
Below are maps that show the exact locations of turn restrictions along the Madison St corridor.
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Map of Westbound left turn restrictions can be found here.
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Map of Eastbound left turn restrictions can be found here.
Progress by numbers
Every month, the construction management team gathers data on the project's progress for various purposes. This data is reviewed at the end of each month. Here is the latest set of reviewed data, from March.
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We installed 328 feet of concrete curbing.
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We formed and poured 1,615 square yards of new concrete sidewalks, including 178 square yards of driveways.
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We installed 40 new pedestrian and vehicle signal heads.
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We installed 18 new pedestrian push buttons.
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We wired 6 new traffic signals.
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We trenched and installed 4,231 feet on signal and lighting conduit.
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We excavated and installed 43 underground electrical junction boxes.
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We installed 5 new rapid ride bus shelters.
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We planted 9 trees with the adjacent sidewalks protected by 240 feet of root barrier.
Threes planted on E Madison St. between 15th and 16 avenues, looking west
King County Metro bus stop closures & 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:
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The outbound Route 8 remains rerouted at 23rd Ave and connects to southbound Martin Luther King Jr Way via Union St. in Madison Valley. This detour is in place due to spatial constraints caused by ongoing sidewalk work in Madison Valley. This route is likely to remain detoured in this area into the spring. The inbound Route 8 has returned to its original alignment.
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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 fall 2024.
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)
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Sidewalk work
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Trenching and electrical conduit work continues at the southwest corner of Madison St. and 2nd Ave. We anticipate this work to be complete in mid-May. While this work is happening, 2nd Ave and Madison St. will be reduced to one lane in the area.
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Signal and lighting work
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Crews will be performing electrical work for the signal at 7th Ave and Spring St next week.
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New signals and lighting electrification work will continue through the spring.
First Hill (7th Ave to Broadway Ave)
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Sidewalk and signal work
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We resumed sidewalk and signal work at the intersection of 9th Ave and Spring St. last week and continue to make progress. This work includes electrical upgrades and is scheduled to wrap up later in May.
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We started final sidewalk work on the west side of 9th between Spring and Madison this week and expect to complete it by the end of the month.
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Crews will remove temporary asphalt patches and install the permanent concrete at the following intersections:
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Boren Ave and Madison St. – this week
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Minor Ave and Madison St. – this week
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Summit Ave and Madison St. – this week and next week
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Boylston Ave and Madison St. – end of next week
Capitol Hill (Broadway to 23rd Ave)
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On 5/18 - 5/19 we will be paving the 19th and Union intersection. During daytime working hours, Union will be down to one lane and we will be alternating traffic.
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Sidewalk work
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At the intersection of 10th Ave and Seneca St., we will return for final paving next Friday.
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Work on the north side of E Madison St. between 18th and 19th avenues finished last week.
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At the northeast corner of 19th Ave and Madison St., sidewalk work began last week and will continue into next week.
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At the northeast corner of 19th Ave and Union St., crews began removing and replacing the sidewalk. This work is scheduled to be complete in late May.
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At the northwest corner of 19th Ave and Union St, we will rebuild the sidewalk starting May 14. This work will last through May.
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Driveway work
- We will be rebuilding the driveway to the 7/11 on Madison St. near 16th Ave starting May 21. This work will last approximately two full days during which the driveway will be inaccessible to vehicles.
Madison Valley (23rd Ave to Martin Luther King Jr Way)
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Sidewalk work
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Work on the northside of E Madison St., directly in front of Bailey Boushay House began in April and is nearing completion. So far, we’ve completed the sidewalk work west of the entrance and are now working on the portion east of the entrance. Pedestrians are able to use part of the sidewalk in this area despite the work.
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Work on the south side of E Madison St. between 27th Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Way began in mid-March and is underway.
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Work at the northeast corner of Martin Luther King Jr Way and E Madison St. began last week. This work will connect the provide electrical connections to the new traffic signal.
- Work on the sidewalk area between 27th Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Way will begin this Friday and last between 4 and 6 weeks.
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Work on the northwest corner of E Arthur Pl and Martin Luther King Jr Way will continue through this week. We will be building a new sidewalk around the future bus comfort station in the area west of Martin Luther King Jr Way and north of E Harrison St.
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Driveway work
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Crews will revisit the driveway on the north side of E Madison St. between 27th and 28th Ave to install permanent concrete.
- Crews will also revisit the driveways on the north side of E Arthur St., west of Martin Luther King Jr Way to install permanent concrete.
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:
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Footprint Wine Tap: 1222 E Madison St suite c, Seattle, WA 98122
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Pony: 1221 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
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Banner Bank: 1222 E Madison St, Suite A, Seattle WA 98122
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Sugar & Shears Salon and Organic Spa: 1222 E Madison St E, Seattle, WA 98122
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Katsu Burger: 1410 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
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Mighty-O Donuts Capitol Hill: 1400 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
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Bombay Burger: 1420 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
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Westman's Bagel and Coffee: 1509 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
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Alpha Martial Arts: 1912 E Madison St Seattle, WA 98122
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Bequest Coffee Co: 2200 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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Nouvelle Nails & Spa: 2610 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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Baas Faming Studio: 2703 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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The Harvest Vine: 2701 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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Azuki: 2711 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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All The Best Pet Care: 2713 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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I Love Boba: Madison Square, 2719 E Madison St Unit 100, Seattle, WA 98112
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Just Around the Corner, Dog Grooming & Boutique: 2717 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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Coven Salon: 2719 E Madison St, Suite E, Seattle, WA 98112
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Kamp: 2800 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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Fury Women’s Consignment: 2810 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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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).
Information At Your Fingertips
Visit our website for the latest news and notes about what's happening in your area. There you can find information on construction impacts, renderings of project designs, contact information, and resources for neighbors and residents. You can also find links to previous project email updates.
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Darrell Bulmer – RapidRide G Line Outreach Lead
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