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Waterfront Seattle | Waterfront bike improvements making progress

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read Read our blog post about several projects around Seattle’s central waterfront. Editor’s Note: This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s… [ Keep reading ]

Georgetown to South Park Connection project breaks ground, expands protected bike & scooter route through Georgetown | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Construction has officially begun on the Georgetown to South Park Connection project. We’re building a better connection for people biking, scooting, walking, and rolling between the central areas of South Park and Georgetown. The neighborhoods are next to each other but it’s… [ Keep reading ]

Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project breaks ground, expands protected bike & scooter route through SODO | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,700 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Construction has officially begun on the Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project. This project is expected to bring safer streets and trails for all travelers and better connect existing trails in South Seattle. We’re excited to get to work and keep you informed… [ Keep reading ]

Spokane St Swing Bridge (low bridge) will close October 25–27 for turn cylinder installation 

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read  At-a-glance: The Spokane St Swing Bridge, commonly known as the low bridge, was built in 1991 and serves as a crucial link across the West Duwamish Waterway, especially for pedestrians and bicyclists. To keep the bridge reliably operating, we’re closing the low bridge… [ Keep reading ]

Construction Begins on RapidRide J Line Project from University District to Downtown Seattle

Blog stats: 1,700 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined King County Executive Dow Constantine and local leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the RapidRide J Line. The project will create vital community connections, making it easier for Seattle residents, workers, and students to reach their destinations…. [ Keep reading ]

Spokane St Swing Bridge is now fully reopened after repairs successfully completed.

The Spokane St Swing Bridge is fully reopened after our crews repaired damage from a car crash on the evening of September 14. Nearby Construction Updates and Detour Maps: Update (9/20/2024) The Spokane Street Swing Bridge reopened to vehicle traffic at 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 20. Work on the South… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Ave Café Street refinements coming soon to support community gathering, business access, and comfortable travel 

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Over the past few months, we’ve worked with local businesses and project partners to refine designs along Ballard Ave NW. This input helped us develop the design for the final phase of interim refinements of the street design, which includes: What you… [ Keep reading ]

RapidRide G Line Construction Complete – Bus Service Begins September 14 on a Transformed Madison Street

Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read At-a-glance: The RapidRide G Line – Madison St Project is one of our largest and most complex capital projects to date. It transformed Madison St to shift First Hill and Capitol Hill’s main street from moving as many cars as possible to moving… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for August 28 – September 10: construction, sports, and community events, including Labor Day weekend festivities

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: 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. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]

Upcoming Ballard Bridge weekend closures scheduled for vital maintenance and preservation work | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: Ballard Bridge closure dates Getting around during the closure Pedestrians and bike riders Drivers and freight Transit riders Boaters Other ways to travel While the bridge is closed, consider the options listed below to get around. You can also shop local –… [ Keep reading ]