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