Downtown Seattle as viewed from Queen Anne Hill. Photo credit: William Khadivi for SDOT.
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At-a-glance:
- It’s almost summertime, and we want you to stay in-the-know about our upcoming construction activities, professional sports games, and community celebrations taking place in the Seattle area, so you can travel with confidence in the weeks ahead.
- Use these links to drop down to the details:
- Follow us on social media (@seattledot and @SDOTTraffic on X) and visit the websites of our regional partner agencies, including WSDOT, King County Metro, and Sound Transit.
- Northbound I-5 weekend-long lane closures June 20-23: The two left lanes of northbound I-5 near the Ship Canal Bridge will be closed 24 hours a day from 10 p.m. Friday, June 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 23, for construction. This is part of the Revive I-5 project. Learn more from WSDOT.
- 1 Line (light rail) service will be disrupted between Capitol Hill and SODO stations on June 21 and 22. Learn more from Sound Transit.
- To plan a trip using public transit, we recommend using the trip planning tools from King County Metro or Sound Transit.
- You can also see our current projects and sign up for our email updates to stay informed.
- Looking for fresh travel options like transit, bike- and scooter-share, or vanpooling? Visit FlipYourTrip.org for a mix of helpful tools and alternatives to driving alone.
- Did you know June is Ride Transit Month? Learn more online and hop aboard!
- We’ll continue to publish these blogs throughout the spring and summer to help you plan your travel.
SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts
Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.
Denny Way Paving Project night work
- Travelers will encounter lane closures and sidewalk work along Denny Way between Westlake Ave N and Fairview Ave N.
- Additional details about upcoming work are available on the project web page.
Construction in U District, Eastlake, and South Lake Union (RapidRide J Line Project)
- We have reopened a single travel lane in both directions on Eastlake Ave E between Harvard Ave E and E Allison St. At the same time, we have closed E Allison St between Eastlake Ave E and Harvard Ave E to install a new water main.
- Learn more online.
Construction in Fremont (Route 40 Project)
- Construction on Fremont Ave N, between N 34th St and N 35th St, will resume as early as Thursday, June 12. This project involves replacing a 100-year-old waterline beneath Fremont Ave N. Completing the water main upgrades and the street upgrades at the same time will help reduce impacts to the community by coordinating major construction projects.
- Construction will pause for the weekend of June 21 –22 for the the Solstice Parade and the Fremont Fair. We invite neighbors to check-out the weekend festivities in Fremont if available.
- Learn more online.
Aurora Ave N (SR 99) 24/7 bus lane now in effect
- To help manage extra traffic on Aurora Ave N expected during upcoming Revive I-5 construction, SDOT and King County Metro have made changes to existing bus lanes on Aurora Ave N.
- The existing bus lanes will now be in effect at all times, instead of only during peak hours.
- Learn more online.
Major league sports home games
Seattle Mariners
Upcoming games at T-Mobile Park
- Monday, June 30 at 6:40 pm: Kansas City Royals
- Tuesday, July 1 at 6:40 pm: Kansas City Royals
- Wednesday, July 2 at 6:40 pm: Kansas City Royals
To learn more: https://www.mlb.com/mariners/schedule
If you’re riding light rail, get off at Stadium Station stop and walk a short two blocks over. If taking rideshare, there’s a designated rideshare lot southeast of the ballpark. If driving, the Mariners Garage opens three hours before game time.
Biking, scooting, walking, or rolling to the game may also be great options, depending on your trip. Find more information on navigating to T-Mobile Park here.
Seattle Storm
Upcoming games at Climate Pledge Arena
- Sunday, June 22 at 4:00 PM: New York Liberty
- Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM: Indiana Fever
- Friday, June 27 at 7:00 PM: Connecticut Sun
To learn more: https://storm.wnba.com/schedule/
For all publicly ticketed events, guests receive a free public transit pass with their ticket. If driving to the arena, there are three parking garages available. Find more information on navigating to the arena here.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ games
Upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ games at Lumen Field
- June 19 (Thursday) at 3:00 p.m.: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Atlético Madrid
- June 21 (Saturday) at 12:00 p.m.: FC Internaziole vs. Urawa Reds
- June 23 (Monday) at 12:00 p.m.: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Paris Saint-Germain
- June 25 (Wednesday) at 6:00 p.m.: FC Internaziole vs. CA River Plate
To learn more: https://www.seattle.gov/fifa-2025
Upcoming events in Seattle
Please note: We’ve highlighted several upcoming events that you might be interested in – but this is not intended as a comprehensive list of every event in the city.
June 19: NAAM | Juneteenth
Celebrate Black joy, creativity, and community with the Northwest African American Museum’s Juneteenth event, A Movement for Joy! Experience the Black Art Takeover, hands-on crafts, the Game Hub, and the Benjamin Banneker Math Room. Don’t miss powerful Living Voices performances, inspiring conversations, and Judkins Park festivities like sports clinics, movement classes, and the Skate to Freedom Party. Join us for a day filled with connection, celebration, and inspiration! Learn more.
June 28: Seattle Center Festal: Seattle Iranian Festival
Experience the vibrant culture of the Iranian-American community at the Seattle Iranian Festival, presented by Seattle Center Festál and the Iranian American Community Alliance (IACA). Since 2007, this festival has brought people together with poetry, music, comedy, food, and more. Celebrate heritage, connect communities, and enjoy a day of cultural discovery. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor tradition and create lasting memories! Learn more.
Even more events!
- June 19: Juneteenth Celebration | Seward Park
- June 19 & 23: Club World Cup Watch Parties | Westlake Park
- June 19 & 23: RAVE Meets World: Community Fan Fest | Occidental Park
- June 20: Black Night Market | Pier 62
- June 21 – 22: Fremont Fair
- June 21: Fremont Solstice Parade
- June 21: C-ID Food Walk | Hing Hay Park
- June 21: Mount Baker Summer Festival | Hunter Boulevard Park
- June 21: Seattle Marathon Summer Run | Seward Park
- June 21: Summer Solstice Concert featuring La Fonda | Bell Street Park
- June 21: Columbia City Night Market
- June 21: Yola | Neptune Theatre
- June 22: Pierce the Veil | WAMU Theater
- June 24 & July 1: Treat Tuesdays at First & Pike
- June 25: Lunch & Laughs at Pioneer Park
- June 28: PrideFest Capitol Hill
- June 28: Wu Tang Forever | Climate Pledge Arena
- June 29: Seattle Pride Parade | Downtown
- June 29: PrideFest Seattle Center
- June 29: Somali Independence Heritage Festival | Rainier Beach
- June 29: Queer Pier Pride with The Knocks & Dragonette | Pier 62
- July 1: Baekhyun | WAMU Theater
We hope you found this post helpful in navigating Seattle during upcoming construction and major events. Enjoy these final days of spring as the official start of summer draws near!