22nd Ave NE and Ravenna Ave NE Improvements

Updated January 2026

Project Overview

We are making upgrades to Ravenna Ave NE, NE 54th St, and 22nd Ave NE to make the area safer and more comfortable for people walking and biking. We expect to start construction in 2026.

Project elements include:

A short segment of shared-use path
A protected southbound bike lane on 22nd Ave NE between NE 54th St and NE 45th St
An all-way stop at Ravenna Ave NE and NE 54th St
Marked crosswalks
Upgraded curb ramps
Intersection daylighting, which makes it easier for everyone to see each other at intersections
Speed cushions
On-street parking removal and changes
Vegetation clearing and trimming to improve sidewalk acces

Design

Parking changes

To make room for the new shared-use path and bike lane, we’re removing on-street parking on the north side of NE 54th St between the softball field and 22nd Ave NE. Much of this parking was not legal because it was too close to crosswalks and intersections, so removing it helps us follow state law.

We’re also changing back-in parking to parallel parking on the west side of 22nd Ave NE between NE 54th St and NE 45th St. See the two maps for the locations of these parking changes.

What to expect during construction

We expect to build this project in 2026. During construction, you can expect:

Crews working from 7 AM to 5 PM, usually on weekdays but sometimes on weekends
Noise, vibration, dust, and debris
“No Parking” signs at least 72 hours before construction starts
Construction materials and parking impacts near the work sites
Crosswalk and sidewalk closures, and detours for people walking and biking
Temporary traffic lane changes
Changes in construction schedules due to weather or the availability of work crews and/or materials

Funding

This work is funded by the 2024 voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy and directly supports our Vision Zero goal to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030.