RapidRide G - Project on track for completion this fall!
Here's what is included in this month's email update:
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Detours, Closures and Restrictions
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What’s coming up next month
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Resources and contact information
Progress highlights
Construction is on track for completion in this fall
Construction progress in July has been vital to the project as it moves toward completion in the fall, when service begins on Saturday, September 14. While heavy construction wrapped up earlier in the summer, July saw our crews complete countless details, repairs, upgrades, and finishing touches that tie the revamped Madison St. corridor together with some final details to wrap up this fall.
Our crews have been filling in gaps in new roadway painting and markings, adding features to bus shelters, repairing damaged sidewalks and removing debris and equipment that is old and leftover from prior eras.
Better connections are about to begin!
With RapidRide G Line service just a few months away, now is a good time to consider your travel options throughout the Madison St. corridor.
Flip Your Trip is Seattle’s ultimate guide to safe travel options! By clicking here, you can explore sustainable ways to get around the city, including transit, walking, rolling, biking and shared rides.
If you are new to Seattle Transit, paying your fare is easy! You can choose between the reloadable ORCA Card, and the TransitGO App, which offer points for free rides and allow contactless payment with cash or credit card. Click here to learn more about the ORCA cards, and here to download the TransitGO App.
 New limited-edition custom RapidRide ORCA card designed by emerging regional artist, Yasiman Ahsani, will be available from King County Metro
Construction updates
Roadway painting continues
Crews have been working throughout July to paint the remaining street markings for the RapidRide G corridor. You’ve likely noticed the painting photos in previous updates or in person when traveling along the roadway. Our crews continue to install the last markings, ensure that new markings are up to standard and make improvements where necessary.
Travel impacts during roadway painting will be short-term. Please follow signage and/or crew members as directed. Final roadway painting is scheduled to take place through August.
New bus-only markings on Madison St. in First Hill
Bus shelter and station progress
July saw further progress on toward the completion of bus shelter construction for the RapidRide G Line. Recently, we installed Orca Card readers at the shelters. These readers will help prevent delays as travelers will not have to pay the fare as they board the bus. Instead, travelers will be able to pay when they arrive at the shelter and simply board the bus at any door when it arrives. No more queues at the front door!
In August and early September, we will continue to add features and finishing touches to the bus shelters to ensure they are ready for service. These features include new glass, handrails, signage, ticket vending machines and ADA striping.
Signal and lighting work
Signal and lighting work is nearly complete. Over the course of the project, we have revamped and upgraded lighting along the entire corridor, from Downtown to Madison Valley. Remaining are some lights and signals Downtown, in the area of Madison St. and 1st and 2nd Avenues. When our crews are done with these areas, the corridor lighting work will be complete. September.
Detours, Closures and Restrictions
Lane reductions on Madison St and 2nd Ave
Short-term, temporary lane reductions will be in place while crews replace and upgrade specialty brick pavers for the buildings at the southwest corner of this intersection. During the work, one lane of traffic will be blocked. Pedestrian detours will be in place. Vehicle traffic will remain open.
Weekend partial closure at the intersection of Madison St. And 12th Ave
Starting the night of August 16, we will be repairing a roadway panel in the center of the intersection of Madison St. and 12th Ave. During the work, which lasts through the weekend, eastbound and westbound traffic on Madison St. will remain open. However, drivers will not be able to turn left off of E Madison St. onto 12th Ave in either direction. For drivers on 12th Ave, through traffic across Madison St. will be closed. Instead, drivers will have to turn right onto Madison St and use detours to continue north or southbound. Additionally, drivers on 12th Ave will not be able to turn left onto Madison St. in either direction. The intersection will reopen by 5 am Monday, August 19.
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 Summit Ave
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Madison St. to Boylston Ave
To support safety and traffic operations once the new bus lanes and bus island stations are built, we will permanently restrict left turns at other intersections on Madison St. from First Hill to Capitol Hill.
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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 July.
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We installed 539 square feet of flexible porous surface treatment (flexi-pave).
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We formed and poured 282 square yards of concrete sidewalks.
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We installed 27 traffic signs.
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We painted 10,237 feet of 8-foot wide thermoplastic striping. This striping is used for stop bars and crosswalk markings. In addition, we’ve used thermoplastic striping for 151 new traffic symbols, such as turn arrows.
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We painted 22,639 feet of lane lines.
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We painted 24,759 square feet of red “bus-only" markings.
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We installed 30 new traffic signal heads and 14 pedestrian push buttons.
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We installed 53 wireless traffic signal sensors.
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 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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Roadway work
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Paving and concrete work on Madison St. between 1st and 2nd Aves will take place during the first weeks of August.
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Sidewalk work
- At the corners of Madison St. and 1st Ave and Madison St. and 2nd Ave, crews will replace brick pavers to complete the refurbished sidewalk starting 8/19.
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Finishing sidewalk work at Spring St. and 7th Ave and Spring St. and 8th Ave is scheduled for early August.
First Hill (7th Ave to Broadway Ave)
Madison Valley (23rd Ave to Martin Luther King Jr Way)
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Future Comfort Station work
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Work continues on the Future Comfort and Bus Layover Station in Madison Valley. No new traffic or pedestrian impacts are associated with this work.
- Striping and paving work will take place around the future comfort station at Martin Luther King Jr Way and E Harrison St. starting Friday, August 9. The work will take place during nighttime hours and continue into the weekend.
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Sidewalk work
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Sidewalk work on the north side of E Madison St. Between 25th and 25th Ave is scheduled for the second week of August.
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).
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The new RapidRide G - Madison St bus in downtown
Information at your fingertips
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