SEATTLE AREA CONSTRUCTION LOOK AHEAD

Last Update: November 19, 2009

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Highlights:
- MLS Cup at Qwest Field November 22nd.
- There are many holiday events coming up, including the Seattle Marathon. See below for details.

Note: Information subject to change. Additional construction and/or events may be planned in the Seattle area.
Questions? Contact: construction.coordination@seattle.gov

Downtown Seattle Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Nov 21 8AM to 3:30PM	Lane closure in Battery Street Tunnel Southbound	Crews will close the left lane of southbound Aurora Ave N from Denny Way through the Battery Street Tunnel for repair work from prior vehicle accidents.
Nov 27 8:45AM	Macy's Holiday Parade	It will begin at 7th and Pine, travel west to 5th Ave, south on 5th Ave to University St, west on University St to 4th Ave, and north on 4th Ave.
Nov 27 5PM	Westlake Tree Lighting Ceremony	The Westlake Tree will be lighted during this ceremony, taking place between 4th and 5th Avenues at Westlake Center Plaza.
Nov 28 8:30AM to 9:30AM	New Seattle Marathon 5K in Downtown Seattle	A new 5K marathon will be happening in downtown Seattle. Streets surrounding the Seattle Center will be affected and all participants will conclude the run by 9:30A.M.
Nov 29 7:15AM	Seattle Marathon/Half Marathon	The route will restrict access to and close many streets around Seattle, including 5th Ave, Lake Washington Blvd, I-90 Express Lanes and many others. Check the course for details.
Dec 5-6	James St Closed at 4th Ave Downtown (SDOT) *WEATHER PERMITTING*	Crews will be paving the intersection of 4th Ave and James St. 4th Ave will be down to two lanes and traffic will be directed to turn left on 4th Ave if traveling east up James St.
Dec 13 daylight to 10AM	Lane closures on the West Seattle Freeway	Crews will be closing lanes on the West Seattle Bridge, up to 2 at a time. Eastbound lanes will be closed daylight to 8:30AM, westbound lanes from 8:30AM to 10AM.
Through Dec '09	Bell Street Vaults and Duct Banks (SCL)	Seattle City Light crews are installing new vaults and duct banks between 2nd and 5th Avenues.
Through Jan '10	4th Ave Paving (Downtown) (SDOT)	Paving has begun on 4th Ave starting at S Jackson St and moving north towards James St. Two lanes will be open to traffic.
East Seattle Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Nov 29 7:15AM	Seattle Marathon/Half Marathon	The route will restrict access to and close many streets around Seattle, including 5th Ave, Lake Washington Blvd, I-90 Express Lanes and many others. Check the course for details.
North Seattle Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Through Nov '09	Greenwood Avenue N Improvements (SDOT)	Two lanes of traffic will remain open in the peak direction from N 105 St to N 112th St during the AM and PM peak periods. One lane will remain open in each direction all other times.
Northeast Seattle Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Nov 28 3:30PM	UofW Huskies vs WSU Cougars	The Huskies will square off against the WSU Cougars at Husky Stadium. Large crowds expected around the stadium.
Northwest Seattle Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Nov 26 9AM	Seattle Turkey Trot in Ballard	A 5K jog, walk or run on the morning of Thanksgiving Day starting at NW 85th St and 32nd Ave NW and winding down to Golden Gardens.
Nov 30-Dec 1 9AM to 3:30PM	Rail repair on the Ballard Bridge	Crews will close the right curb lane on the Ballard Bridge for northbound traffic to repair a rail.
Dec 2-4 9AM to 3PM	Rail repair on the Ballard Bridge	Crews will close the right curb lane on the Ballard Bridge for southbound traffic to repair a rail.
SODO Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Nov 22 5:30PM	MLS Cup	At Qwest Field
Nov 23-24 9PM to 5AM	Closure of the 4th Ave S Off-Ramp nightly	Crews will close the 4th Ave S off-ramp from westbound I-90, and southbound and northbound I-5 to re-stripe the off-ramp and set temporary barriers each night. A signed detour route will be in place during the closures. Closures are weather dependent.
Nov 23-24 9PM to 5AM	Overnight closures of Alaskan Way S	Alaskan Way S will be closed each night. This closure is related to the South End Replacement project.
Nov 30-Dec 4 Dec 7-9 8AM to 3:30PM daily	Lane closures on Alaskan Way Viaduct in SODO	Crews will close the right lane of a short stretch of the Alaskan Way Viaduct southbound each week between S Massachusetts St and S Holgate St
Dec 4-21	Northbound Closure of Atlantic / Alaskan Way S intersection	Crews will be closing this intersection in the northbound direction around the clock for two weeks. A detour via 1st Ave will be provided. Southbound traffic will not be allowed to turn left at Atlantic.
Oct 26-Dec '09	Alaskan Way Viaduct - Holgate to King (WSDOT)	The center turn lane has been removed on Alaskan Way between S Atlantic St and S Massachusetts streets. Alaskan Way will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
Nov 9 -Feb '10	Sidewalk/Stair closure at Edgar Martinez Way and 4th Ave S	Crews will close the sidewalk on the north side of Edgar Martinez Way. Also, crews will close the stairs and sidewalk on the southbound 4th Ave S ramp to I-5, I-90, etc.
Through Jan '10 24/7	Spokane Street 4th Avenue Eastbound Off-Ramp (SDOT)	Eastbound S Spokane St between East Marginal Way and 1st Ave is closed for water main work and re-paving of the roadway. Eastbound S Spokane St between 4th Ave and the E-3 Busway is closed.
Through Dec '11 24/7	Spokane Street 4th Avenue Eastbound Off-Ramp (SDOT)	Westbound S Spokane St is closed between 4th Ave and 1st Ave till the end of 2011.
Through Jan '10	4th Ave Paving (Downtown) (SDOT)	Paving has begun on 4th Ave starting at S Jackson St and moving north towards James St. Two lanes will be open to traffic.
Through Summer 2010	SR 519 (WSDOT)	3rd Ave closed between Royal Brougham and Edgar Martinez Dr. Royal Brougham closed between Occidental Ave S and 4th Ave S. Parking access maintained before and after major events.
South Seattle Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
West Seattle Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Nov 20 5:30PM to 9:30PM	Magnolia Village Holiday Open House	Street closures for the Magnolia Village Holiday Open House on W McGraw St between 34th Ave W and 32nd Ave W
Dec 1-2 9AM to 3:30M	Lane closures on the West Seattle Highrise WB	Crews will close the left curb lane and shoulder westbound on the West Seattle Bridge to do repairs on a fire hydrant system.
Dec 13 daylight to 10AM	Lane closures on the West Seattle Freeway	Crews will be closing lanes on the West Seattle Bridge, up to 2 at a time. Eastbound lanes will be closed daylight to 8:30AM, westbound lanes from 8:30AM to 10AM.
SR 99 Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Nov 21 8AM to 3:30PM	Lane closure in Battery Street Tunnel Southbound	Crews will close the left lane of southbound Aurora Ave N from Denny Way through the Battery Street Tunnel for repair work from prior vehicle accidents.
Nov 30-Dec 4 Dec 7-9 8AM to 3:30PM daily	Lane closures on Alaskan Way Viaduct in SODO	Crews will close the right lane of a short stretch of the Alaskan Way Viaduct southbound each week between S Massachusetts St and S Holgate St
I-5 Planned Construction / Events
Date(s) and Times	Project Name	Description of Traffic Impacts
Nov 20 10PM to 5AM	Lane closures on southbound I-5	Crews will close two of three lanes on southbound I-5 from NE 80th Street to NE 65th Street for pavement grinding work.
Nov 21 10PM to 9AM	Lane closures on southbound I-5	Crews will close two of three lanes on southbound I-5 from NE 117th Street to N 85th Street for pavement grinding work.