Nickerson Paving Project
Updated: June 1, 2019
What’s happening now?
Construction for the Nickerson Paving Project is now complete. Our crews have completed all paving and pedestrian improvement work to the final corridor of W Nickerson St from Queen Anne Ave N to 15th Ave W, also known as Zone C (marked in blue in the map below).
This work is weather dependent.
Zone C construction began in September 2018 and was completed in March 2019.
Questions about the project?
Email us at NickersonPaving@seattle.gov or call 206-256-5252 (voicemail line).
Project Overview
Nickerson/W Nickerson St is a principal arterial, major truck route, and a transit street on the north side of Queen Anne that serves 23,000 drivers on an average weekday. Nickerson/W Nickerson St runs parallel to the Ship Canal and is an important access route for freight and maritime communities, and connects Westlake, Fremont, Ballard, and Interbay. Nickerson/W Nickerson St is bordered by residential homes, industrial properties, retail businesses, and Seattle Pacific University.
Project Description
Pavement on Nickerson/W Nickerson St is marked by cracks and potholes and the road base needs repair in many locations. As part of our Paving Program, we'll repave Nickerson/W Nickerson St curb-to-curb between Etruria St and 15th Ave W to make it safer and more comfortable to travel on and extend its useful life. We divided the project into the following areas:
- Zone A (complete 2017): Etruria St to 3rd Ave W
- Zone B (complete 2017): 3rd Ave W to 14th Ave W
- Zone C (fall 2018): 13th Ave W to 15th Ave W
The Nickerson Paving Project will include the following elements:
- Repave and restripe Nickerson/W Nickerson St between Etruria St and 15th Ave W; striping will maintain current street operation
- Repair road base in select locations
- Repave the southbound onramp to 15th Ave W
- Pave an asphalt sidewalk on north side of the southbound 15th Ave W onramp
- Pave an existing footpath under the south side of the Ballard Bridge to connect to the RapidRide D Line southbound bus stop
- Add pedestrian crossing islands in place of paint-and-post crossing islands at
- W Nickerson St and 11th Ave W
- Nickerson St and Dravus St
- Upgrade curb ramps and sidewalk corners in select locations
Nickerson/W Nickerson St was restriped in 2010 to improve traffic operation and safety. This project will repaint the existing pavement markings that are in place, maintaining the street operation that's in place today.
Nearby Projects
Interbay Trail Connections Project – We’re working on a transportation safety and mobility project in the Interbay and Magnolia communities to better connect major trails. We're proposing a family-friendly connection for people traveling between the Ship Canal Trail, Elliot Bay Trail, and the Ballard Locks, which will help people reach Westlake, downtown, and the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Schedule
Summer 2016
Began design
November 2016
Seattle Pacific University briefing
January 2017
Outreach to businesses and residents along Nickerson/ W Nickerson St
Finished design
February 2017
Queen Anne Community Council briefing
Late spring 2017
Pre-construction outreach
July 2017
Began construction in Zones A & B
December 2017
Completed Zones A & B
Fall 2018
Begin Zone C of the project
Winter 2018
Complete project
Funding
The project is funded by the 9-year Levy to Move Seattle, approved by voters in 2015, and the Pedestrian Master Plan.
Get involved
We're committed to keeping you informed and working with neighbors to limit construction impacts to the extent feasible. Here are some ways to get more information about the project:
- Review project materials linked below
- Subscribe for project email updates
- Request a briefing for your business or organization (contact us via phone or email)