Cross section of proposed phase 2 Eastlake Ave Protected Bike Lanes, looking north. Design subject to change. Credit: SDOT At-a-glance:
- Work on the north segment of the Eastlake Layover Facility Mobility Improvements project begins this weekend, bringing protection to existing bike lanes as well as other improvements for people walking, biking, rolling, and taking transit along Eastlake Ave E next to I-5 in South Lake Union.
- Project elements: In addition to new protected bike lanes, a crosswalk, and narrowing the street to help calm traffic.
- This project is part of our work to deliver on the City-approved Seattle Bicycle Master Plan. To see how these new protected bike lanes will connect with existing and future bike lanes in the area, check out our map below.
- Construction is expected to last 2 weeks and will take place on weekends.
We’re excited to start installation on the north segment of the Eastlake Layover Facility Mobility Improvements project – as soon as Saturday! This work will install protection for existing bike lanes on Eastlake Ave E between Roy St and Fairview Ave N in South Lake Union.
Project Area: North Segment of Eastlake Layover Facility
What’s being done:
- Installing protection for existing bike lanes
- Striping the crosswalk at Eastlake Ave E and Roy St
- Narrowing the street to calm traffic
Project South Segment
The project’s south segment, from Roy St to Stewart St, will be completed in partnership with King County Metro’s Eastlake Layover Facility project, which balances growing demand for pedestrian access and bike lanes with the need to provide bus operators a safe location to take required rest breaks. Construction started this year and is expected to be completed in 2024.
Building a more connected Bike Network
The Eastlake Layover Facility Mobility Improvements will create a safer, nearly mile-long connection between Downtown, South Lake Union, and Eastlake to reach points north, growing all ages and abilities network with infrastructure that offers better transportation choice in a fast-growing city.
Once complete, these facilities will enhance the rider network throughout Seattle by connecting to present and future bike facilities — including the RapidRide J Line project bike lanes which begin work in 2024 (see map below).
You can also see how these new Protected Bike Lanes will connect with existing and future facilities to build a safer, more connected bike network by looking at our Bike Web Map.
The Eastlake Layover Facility Mobility Improvements project is one of several identified in the City-approved Seattle Bicycle Master Plan 2019–2024 Implementation Plan, which aims to support Seattle’s future growth and its associated mobility needs through strategic bicycle investments. The project is funded in part by the 9-year, $930 million Levy to Move Seattle, which provides funding to improve safety for all travelers, maintain our streets and bridges, and invest in reliable, affordable travel options.
What to expect during construction
Construction is weather dependent and is expected to last up to two weeks and will take place on weekends.
During this time, you can expect:
- Temporary lane closures between E Roy St and E Galer St
- Temporary driveway impacts
- Noise, dust, vibrations, and machinery sounds
- Parking restrictions
- Typical work hours of 8 AM to 5 PM
This is in addition to temporary parking restrictions, periodic lane closures, detours for people walking, rolling and biking, and other construction impacts related to the ongoing work on the Eastlake Layover Facility.
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