CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON HOLMAN ROAD NW!
Construction on the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor project set to begin as soon as early June!
Since 2020, the community has helped design quality street improvements to provide a safer place for people to get around and keep Route 40 a reliable transit service that connects our growing neighborhoods. You can you visit our project webpage to learn more about our outreach and project designs.
Preparing for construction
Before major construction can start, our contractor may do some prep work like moving equipment and materials into the project corridor. The contractor may also shift traffic when needed so there are safe work zones for crews and clear navigation for the traveling public.
Crews will begin construction starting on Holman Road NW and 3RD Ave NW, and also on N 105th St and N Northgate Way and Aurora Ave N. Construction will include installing updated sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and bus stop improvements.
Construction in Ballard will most likely start this summer while Fremont is scheduled to begin in 2025. We will proactively schedule this project to minimize conflicts, but as with all major construction, travelers should expect some disruptions and lane closures. We are also coordinating with the 15th Ave W/NW Paving and Ballard Bridge Safety Project which will start this summer.
The construction timeline is subject to change. These email updates will keep you informed throughout construction. Please visit our online open house to learn more about the project design and construction and ask questions.
After construction is complete, we will have the following improvements:
- Three miles total of business access and transit (BAT) or “Freight and Bus only” (FAB) lanes
- 6,000+ feet of upgraded sidewalks
- Three new or upgraded crosswalks
- Upgraded watermain in Fremont
- 47 upgraded curb ramps
- Eight new bus bulbs
- 5–10% transit travel time reductions
What you can expect during construction:
- Noise, dust, and large vehicle traffic
- Temporary parking restrictions for weeks at a time
- Short-term driveway closures
- Some nighttime and weekend work to minimize traffic impacts
- Periodic traffic detours
- Vehicle lane shifts around work zones
- Some full closures of major intersections
- Pedestrian and bicycle detours around the work
- Temporary utility service impacts
- Flaggers to help direct traffic, as needed
- Temporary bus detours and bus stop relocations
Based on feedback we heard from the Fremont business community, we are starting a process to move the proposed northbound bus stop on the northwest corner of Fremont Ave N and Fremont Pl N to approximately 250 ft west of it, next to the Lenin statue. As part of this new design change, we will be assessing what changes could be needed to other nearby bus zones along the new proposed bus stop.
Anticipated Construction Timeline
- 2024- Holman Road, N 105th St/ N Northgate Way and Aurora
- 2024/2025 – Ballard, Leary Way NW, Westlake Ave N
- 2025/2026 - Fremont
This timeline may change depending on weather conditions, crew and materials availability, or other circumstances. We will communicate any schedule changes with the public.
Thank you for your interest in Route 40. We look forward to sharing more information about project construction with you soon!
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