Nickerson Paving Project

Updated: July 27, 2018

What’s happening now?

Construction returning to Zone C as soon as mid-August: As you may recall, the Nickerson Paving Project completed repaving Zones A and B along Nickerson St in late 2017. We’re returning to the corridor this summer to make paving and pedestrian improvements to the final part of the corridor from Queen Anne Ave N to 15th Ave W, also known as Zone C (marked blue in the map below).

Zone C construction is anticipated to begin mid-August and expected to last approximately 5 months. As part of this final phase of the project, we will:

  • Repave W Nickerson St between 13th Ave W and 15th Ave W
  • Repave the southbound onramp to 15th Ave W
  • Pave an asphalt sidewalk on the north side of the onramp
  • Pave an existing footpath under the south side of the Ballard Bridge to connect to the RapidRide D Line southbound bus stop
  • Upgrade curb ramps and sidewalk corners in select locations throughout all zones

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Thanks for your patience and support while we complete this project. We’ll work to minimize construction impacts as much as possible.

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 (summer 2018): 13th Ave W to 15th Ave W

Paving and pedestrian improvement work between 14th Ave W and 15th Ave W will be completed in summer 2018 to coincide with favorable weather conditions.

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.

Project map

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

Summer 2018

Begin Zone C of the project

Winter 2018

Complete project

Funding

Levy to Move SeattleThe 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:

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