Delridge Way SW - RapidRide H Line

Bus lanes, paving, landscaped medians, crosswalk improvements, protected bike lanes, neighborhood greenway connections, signal upgrades, water and sewer pipe upgrades, spot parking and bike lane removal, public art.

Updated: May 21, 2020

What’s happening now?

Where we are in the process: Pre-Construction

We are hosting an online open house to share information about the Delridge Way SW - RapidRide H Line project design elements and what to expect during construction. Please visit the online open house and share your feedback at rapidridehline.participate.online

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The Delridge Way SW - RapidRide H Line project is preparing for construction to start as early as June 8 and wrap up in 2022. The H Line would become operational in 2021.

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.

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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.

Example of concrete paving from SW Seattle Paving: 35th/ Avalon Project on 35th Ave SW
Example of concrete paving from SW Seattle Paving: 35th/ Avalon Project on 35th Ave SW

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.

Curious about what the final design will look like? We have detailed information about the new street design in a map, as well as a paving map here, or click below to check out our resource library with new factsheets, maps, and answers to common questions.

Visit rapidridehline.participate.online for more information on what to expect and read our project FAQs. We will be in touch in the coming weeks about where work will be starting and what to expect.
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

Public Art

Studio Wowhaus has been selected to create art for this project. To learn more and connect with the artists visit the Art Beat Blog or send us an email at RapidRide@seattle.gov

Project Overview

Map of scope of project, which covers Delridge Way from SW Henderson to SW Andover

We're working to make Delridge Way SW a better street for buses by bringing multimodal improvements to the neighborhood in coordination with new Metro RapidRide service. That means your Seattle levy dollars will remake and reimagine what Delridge can be for everyone traveling in the neighborhood. Delridge Way SW - RapidRide H Line project includes new bus lanes to sail past traffic, a new bus signal to hop to the front of the line at red lights, and a commitment to getting people walking and biking around the neighborhood and to new stops. 

How can I get involved?

We're always interested in meeting with community and neighborhood groups that want to learn more about the project and make their voices heard.

You can request a briefing by emailing DelridgeTransit@seattle.gov or calling 206-775-8739. 

Do you live outside the city of Seattle?

Metro is bringing RapidRide amenities and improving service between the Seattle city limits, White Center, and Burien. Additional project funding for these improvements comes from grant sources that Metro has already secured. Metro will be conducting public outreach about the project changes in these areas in 2018.

To stay informed or find out more, visit King County Metro’s website or contact Robyn Austin, King County Department of Transportation Community Relations Planner, at raustin@kingcounty.gov.

Milestones and Schedule

Rapid Ride H Development Schedule - we are now at the beginning of the construction phase and are set to end some time in 2021.

TimelineActivities/Milestones
2015 Early community outreach about project
2015-2016 Completed studies and analysis and used community feedback to develop a report on the corridor's existing conditions
2016 Community outreach to receive feedback on community transportation priorities and trade-offs
2017 Shared conceptual options for community feedback
2018 Shared outcome of outreach and technical analysis along with a new conceptual option
2018 Recommended concept moves into design
2019 Final design complete, advertise for construction bids
2020-2022 Construction; construction scheduled to wrap up in 2022
2021 Metro RapidRide H Line service begins

*Future dates are subject to change.

Materials Library

Pre-Construction

Design phase

Planning phase

Funding

This project is partially funded by the 9-year Levy to Move Seattle, approved by voters in 2015. Additional grant funding has been secured and is being sought by both Seattle and King County. Delridge Way SW is one of seven corridors identified in the Levy to see transit improvements. Visit our program website to learn more details.