Complete! 11th & 12th Ave NE project delivers fresh pavement, easier access Roosevelt & U District light rail stations, new protected bike lanes, and more

A person bikes north along 11th Ave NE at NE Ravenna Blvd. Photo: SDOT

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At-a-glance:

Check it out – you can now experience safer, more comfortable travel in Roosevelt, Ravenna, and the U District, thanks to the 11th & 12th Ave NE Paving & Safety Project, where construction is officially complete!
Top features include new, smoother street pavement, a new protected bike lane, raised bike lanes at bus stops, sidewalk repairs, more ADA-accessible curb ramps, and enhanced crosswalks and traffic signals to support safer travel for everyone.
The project spans 11th and 12th avenues NE, between NE 43rd and NE 67th streets.
Whether you’re headed to work on the light rail, stopping by a local park or restaurant, or just headed home for the day, you’ll notice the difference today compared to a year ago, when construction began in May 2024.
The 11th and 12th project connects you to other upgrades in the area, including:
- Southbound protected bike lane on Roosevelt Ave NE, connecting to the east-west bike facilities on NE 65th St, which we upgraded back in 2019.
- Bike lanes along 15th Ave NE in the Ravenna neighborhood, which we upgraded in 2022.
This project is made possible by the voter-approved Levy to Move Seattle. Thank you, Seattle!

Project top features

Street paving of 11th and 12th avenues NE between NE 43rd and NE 67th streets, including accessible curb ramps along the corridor.
New protected bike lane on the east side of 11th Ave NE & 12th Ave NE, to build out the neighborhood’s bike network and connect to the Roosevelt light rail station.
Raised protected bike lanes at bus stops to make it easier to cross the bike lane and get to the bus, while also allowing for a continuous protected bike lane at bus stops.
Spot sidewalk repair along the project corridor, making it easier to walk or roll on sidewalks in the neighborhood.
Enhanced crosswalks and traffic signals throughout project area, to improve safety for people walking, rolling, and biking. This includes new crosswalks at NE 55th St, NE Ravenna Blvd, and NE 62nd St.

We appreciate the input we heard from you and your neighbors as we developed the project’s final design. Based on this feedback, we shifted the new bike lane on 11th and 12th Aves NE to the east side of the street. This better complimented existing bike lanes in the area, while preserving more parking spots for residents and local businesses.

Photo gallery

A small crowd of people stands at a street corner and several people begin to cross the street near a light rail station. A car turns onto a street and a bus is stopped at the left side of the image. Clouds and blue skies are above. — *People cross the street near the Roosevelt Link light rail station at NE 65th St and 12th Ave NE. Photo: SDOT*

A person bikes along a bike lane while crossing an intersection. Houses, cars, and sidewalks are also in the image. — *A person bikes north on 11th Ave NE at NE Ravenna Blvd. Photo: SDOT*

In the left photo, a bus travels on a street with a bike lane in the foreground and a 20 mph speed limit sign and school sign in the image, as well as a large building. The right image shows a person biking in a bike lane, pedestrians to the left, and a bus and parked cars, as well as buildings and a U.S. flag in the background. — *Two views of new protected bike lanes. Left: 12th Ave NE at NE 65th St. Right: 11th Ave NE at NE 50th St. Photos: SDOT*

Project map

Connections to other improvements in the area

The 11th and 12th project connects you to other upgrades in the area, including:

Southbound protected bike lane on Roosevelt Ave NE, connecting to the east-west bike facilities on NE 65th St, which we upgraded back in 2019.
Bike lanes along 15th Ave NE in the Ravenna neighborhood, which we upgraded in 2022.

Next up: RapidRide J Line project construction

Completing the 11th and 12th Ave NE project sets the stage for the RapidRide J Line project, where construction is now in full swing following a groundbreaking event last fall.

If you live in the U District, Eastlake, South Lake Union, Belltown, or Downtown Seattle, you can look forward to fast, reliable service when the RapidRide J Line begins running in 2027.

Thank you

Thanks for your interest in this project. We wish you safe, enjoyable travels this spring and beyond!

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