Delridge Way SW - RapidRide H Line

Where we are in the process: Construction

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We are currently in construction for the Delridge Way SW - RapidRide H Line project. Construction started in June 2020 and will last through 2022. During this time our outreach team will continue to meet with local organizations and businesses about upcoming work and notify the community with email updates for what work to expect. Construction timelines are always subject to change and we will continue to provide updates if and when they are impacted. 

To receive the latest construction updates, sign up for our email updates and view our email update archive.

Español | Que puede esperar durante la construcción
Tiếng Việt | Những gì xảy ra trong lúc xây dựng
Soomaali | Maxaad filan kartaa waqtiga dhismuhu socodo
ما الذي تتوقعه خلال البناء
Tagalog | Anong maaasahan sa panahon ng construction
አማርኛ | ስለፕሮጀክቱ እና በግንባታ ውስጥ ምን እንደሚጠበቅ የበለጠ ይረዱ።
Afaan Oromo | Yeroo ijaarsaatti wantota eegaman

Construction for the project is divided into three different zones.

• Zone A - West Seattle Bridge to SW Findlay St
• Zone B - SW Findlay St to north of SW Orchard St
• Zone C - North of SW Orchard St to White Center

We will work in all three zones at the same time working from north to south and starting on the west side of Delridge. No-Parking signs will be posted on both sides of the road in each phase of work in order to shift traffic around the work zones. 

As utility work is completed, we will follow the corridor to demolish and restore the road also from north to south. Lane closures will occur when stormwater drainage systems will need to be upgraded.

Bike detours during construction Throughout construction, traffic will be shifted around work zones. We will maintain one lane of traffic in each direction at most times during construction, though temporary detours may be needed. People biking will need to merge with vehicle traffic on Delridge Way SW or people driving may need to merge with bikes in the bike lane, depending on the work zone. If you typically travel along Delridge Way SW by bike, we encourage you to start using the Delridge Neighborhood Greenway on 26th Ave SW or the Delridge - Highland Park Neighborhood Greenway [PDF]. As part of this project, we will be making ongoing bike and pedestrian improvements to the greenways as we complete construction on Delridge Way SW.   For details on bike improvements once the project is complete, please visit our final design site at rapidridehline.participate.online.

To follow the latest construction updates - sign up for our email updates.

What to expect during construction

Construction will be disruptive, and we want you - especially those who live, work, or travel on Delridge Way SW - to start preparing today for major construction. The work happening on Delridge Way SW will look similar to the work happening on the nearby Southwest Seattle Paving: 35th/Avalon project.

As part of this project, we will be upgrading curb ramps throughout the corridor. You can expect ramp demolition to look like the photo above on the corner of Delridge Way SW and SW Genesee St. 

Delridge will be open to traffic during construction. We will maintain 1 lane of traffic in each direction at most times during construction, though temporary detours may be needed.

You can expect to see and hear construction activities throughout the corridor during the duration of work. Generally, we anticipate construction work to be on weekdays between 7 AM and 7 PM. Construction impacts may include: 

• Noise, dust, and large vehicle traffic
• Temporary parking restrictions for weeks at a time 
• Temporary utility service impacts
• Driveways may need to be closed temporarily
• 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 
• Flaggers to help direct traffic
• Temporary bus detours and bus stop relocations  

If you have concerns about accessibility or other impacts of construction, please send us your address, contact information, and concerns so that we can better understand and work together throughout construction. We are here to help.

The closure of the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge has significantly impacted the way people move through West Seattle in recent months. As we continue to make on the ground improvements to keep people moving now, we will also continue to invest in long-term projects that help us build an even stronger, connected, and more livable West Seattle. It is critical that we implement both short- and long-term improvements while we simultaneously pursue all options available to reopen the high-rise bridge, which is why we are moving forward with this much-needed project along Delridge Way SW to add a new rapid transit line, improve safety, enhance bike infrastructure, and repair roads in poor condition.

Stay updated

• Text update: Text "DELRIDGE" to 33222
• Email updates: Sign up using this form
• Request a phone or video briefing: You can request a briefing by emailing DelridgeTransit@seattle.gov or calling 206-775-8739

Upcoming meeting about adjacent Delridge Neighborhood Greenway  

Join this meeting to discuss planned diverters at the intersections of 26th Ave SW and SW Genesee St and 26th Ave SW and SW Brandon St. 

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7  
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM  
Link to join: https://seattle.webex.com/seattle/onstage/g.php?MTID=e96c1425a2631e67de79e94f60ad16291  

During the meeting, the community will be able to:  

• Learn about how this project will improve pedestrian and bicycle safety  
• Get an in-depth look into the safety concepts included in the project  
• Provide feedback on which safety option is preferable  
• Ask written questions to SDOT and Metro project staff during a moderated panel discussion

Additionally, we have a survey open to collect input on safety concepts for the two intersections. 

• English
• Tagalog
• Vietnamese
• Spanish

The public input from the meeting and survey will be used to inform the decision about which type of safety treatment SDOT will build at the two intersections.