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The east side of the 23rd Ave S and S Judkins St intersection will be closed for the next week.

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On January 29, we closed the east side of the 23rd Ave S and S Judkins St intersection and expect this initial closure to last about a week. We’re digging a trench across S Judkins St so to place conduit. Once we’re done trenching, we will temporarily patch the hole and reopen that side of the intersection.

We’ll return to the east side of the intersection in about 2 weeks to pour the road back. Please expect another east side closure at that time.

 

West side closure expected as soon as next week.

Starting as soon as next week, but not before the SR 99 tunnel reopens, we’ll:

  • Close the west side of the 23rd Ave S and S Judkins St intersection.
  • Do similar work on the west side as we’re doing on the east side.
  • Trench across S Judkins St, back-fill it and then pour the road back.

Expect a similar closure timeline for the west side. See below for the west side closure mailer that’s going to about 1400 neighbors in the area this week.

For more information:

Visit: www.seattle.gov/transportation/23rd_Ave.htm
Email: 23rdAveCorridor@seattle.gov
Call the project information line: 206-727-8857

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The view from above #Realign99.

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Image credit: Chun Kwan. Sunset on our beautiful city. Also pictured the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct 2019.

Aerial images captured by one of our own.

This picture of the fading sunlight over Seattle’s cityscape seems appropriate for us as we sunset a part of Seattle’s history (#GoodbyeViaduct, we will miss you) and prepare for the present/future (hello, #99Tunnel) in the coming days. This is truly a new season of thriving changes for our beautiful city and we wanted to pay tribute by pictures to a structure that helped people and goods get to and through Seattle for the last 65 years-ish.

One of our colleagues, Chun Kwan, apparently moonlights as a stellar drone photographer 😉 JK, Chun, JK. He captured these photos to help document the history at play here, and in doing so, remind us (not that we need the reminder) of the beautiful place we call home.

 

Meet Chun Kwan.

Image credit: Chun Kwan. SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct 2019. Looking north.

By day, Chun is a supervisor in our Traffic Data and Records team, part of our Transportation Operations Division. The team collects and archives a variety of traffic data, including vehicle and bicycle counts. He’s been with SDOT just under a year and a half. His favorite part of working here? Being able to collaborate in a fun, supportive, and productive environment with teammates of diverse backgrounds in delivering the traffic data that powers decisions for the future of our City’s multimodal transportation network. 👏

Image credit: Chun Kwan. SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct 2019.

Chun has been into photography for the past 15+ years, starting with point and shoots, working his way up to large DSLRs, and using a drone to take the amazing photos highlighted in this post. His work life is inundated with data that he and others at here use to make good decisions. And while he often pre-plans his photo shoots using data and weather forecasts, he says that when it comes to photography, sometimes the best opportunities can present themselves spontaneously.

Image credit: Chun Kwan.

FYI, Chun’s been getting to and from work before and during the #SeattleSqueeze via transit (not drone).

 

#GoodbyeViaduct, hello waterfront and #99Tunnel!

Source: Waterfront Seattle via https://waterfrontseattle.org/overlook-walk

Now that you’ve seen all these awesome overhead shots, imagine what this view will look like (from above, and more importantly, from street level) once the viaduct comes down and the reimagined waterfront takes shape.

The struggle (of the Squeeze) is real. Making it through the construction and disruptions over the next several years will be challenging, but over the past few weeks, we’ve seen what regional teamwork can do – people made changes and those changes added up. Keep it up and let’s not forget the amazing changes yet to come.

Source: Waterfront Seattle via https://waterfrontseattle.org/overlook-walk

Source: Waterfront Seattle via https://waterfrontseattle.org/overlook-walk

Source: Waterfront Seattle via https://waterfrontseattle.org/overlook-walk

Source: Waterfront Seattle via https://waterfrontseattle.org/overlook-walk

For additional tools, tips, and resources about the #SeattleSqueeze, visit our website!

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#GoodbyeViaduct – Hello, SR #99Tunnel! Here’s what you need to know.

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Northbound deck of the SR 99 tunnel. Photo courtesy of WSDOT.

Northbound deck of the SR 99 tunnel. Photo courtesy of WSDOT.

2 weeks down, 1 to go until the new SR #99Tunnel opens!

We’re almost there! Crews are completing the final work needed to realign the SR 99 highway into the new tunnel below downtown Seattle. We’re so grateful to everyone who changed their commute during this time – these two weeks have proved that when we work together, we can keep traffic volumes low and spirits high. (We don’t want you to stop using the #MyCommuteWasAwesome hashtag, by the way! If you can continue to change your commute, please do.) Keep it up – we’re almost there.

Heading into the light. Photo from 2014 courtesy of WSDOT.

Heading into the light at the end of the tunnel. Photo from 2014, courtesy of WSDOT.

However, it’s not “back to normal” when the #99tunnel opens.

Instead of getting right back on the Alaskan Way Viaduct with downtown exits and Belltown and SODO entrances, we’ll be driving through the new SR 99 tunnel straight from the stadiums to the Space Needle. This is going to be different, especially for folks in the SODO and South Lake Union neighborhoods, where the tunnel’s north and south portals will transfer drivers to Seattle’s surface streets. It’s time to get ready.

SR 99 Tunnel Map

Click this photo to view the map of the new SR 99 Tunnel.

What do you need to know?

Traffic patterns will change again, as travelers get used to these changes and their new routes. This will affect everyone who travels to and through downtown Seattle, even if you’re not using the tunnel!

 

Duration: approximately 1-2 weeks. Tunnel is open, single NB off-ramp near stadiums still closed. Photo courtesy of WSDOT.

Tunnel entrances & exits have changed.

The tunnel entrances and exits are in South Lake Union and SODO, which is different than how travelers used to access the viaduct. We’re expecting more vehicles in these areas near the new tunnel portals and fewer vehicles in the parts of downtown which no longer connect to SR 99 (such as Seneca and Columbia streets).

 

Watch the ‘how to’ navigate the new tunnel videos.

WSDOT’s website for the new SR 99 tunnel, www.99tunnel.com, is your best resource for learning all about the new tunnel. Watch these videos that show you how to use the new tunnel and how connections to downtown will be different. (Videos also available in Spanish and Chinese – Mandarin and Cantonese.) Check it out!

 

Know about construction still underway.

When the tunnel opens, a key connection to downtown – the northbound off-ramp to Alaskan Way/downtown near the stadiums – will still be under construction. Travelers going northbound toward downtown will either need to choose another route or plan to drive through the tunnel to South Lake Union.

 

What is the City doing?

TOC - Transportation Operations Center

TOC – Transportation Operations Center

Just like the #Realign99 highway closure, we’ve been planning and preparing for the #99Tunnel opening for a long time. We’re here to make sure our transportation system functions well in order to keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently.

Our Transportation Operations Center (TOC) staff are working 24/7 to monitor our transportation system.

 

Tracking traffic patterns.

We’re tracking traffic patterns through signal technology to move as many people as safely and as quickly as possible through busy intersections.

 

24/7 Transportation Operations Center continues.

Our Transportation Operations Center (TOC) will continue to operate 24/7 to monitor traffic across the city and implement changes as needed. If incidents arise, they work with our partner agencies at WSDOT, King County Metro, Sound Transit, the Port of Seattle, Seattle Police Department, and Seattle Fire Department to ensure a coordinated and rapid response to clear the situation quickly and safely.

 

Dynamic messaging signs on key streets.

We use dynamic messaging signs (DMS) on key streets in and around downtown to alert travelers of immediate concerns and provide notice in case incidents arise and alternative routes are needed.

 

Don’t worry – we’re in this together!

It’s time to make your plan.

We’ll be releasing more information about how to get around when the tunnel opens later this week, and our friends at WSDOT are providing updates on their website and social media as well. Now’s the time to prepare. Make a plan, know your route, and if you can, keep up those alternate commutes! Taking alternate modes of transportation or shifting your commute times will continue to be great travel options even after the tunnel opens.

 

This is just the beginning.

Downtown Seattle At Night

Our city is transforming. It’s all going to be worth it.

Although we’ve made it through the #Realign99 closure, this is just the beginning of the #SeattleSqueeze, Seattle’s new era of tough traffic over the next five years. We are going to continue to be “squeezed” as construction projects and changes to our infrastructure change how we all get around. Stay patient and flexible and make a plan before you go. Visit our website, www.seattle.gov/traffic, for the latest information and the tools you need to get around.

 

Keep it up, Seattle – we’re truly making lemonade from lemons!

Stay tuned for more information about using the tunnel, navigating to and from the tunnel’s north and south portals, and the City’s response to these changing traffic patterns. For now, plan ahead, visit www.99tunnel.com, and keep on keepin’ on – you’re doing great!

Keep up with all things #SeattleSqueeze. Visit our website!

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#SeattleSqueezeAlert – Be prepared for changes to Seattle’s streets beginning January 9.

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PLEASE NOTE: Starting January 14, 2019, we will retire the On the Move blog channel and all traffic advisory blogs will be posted on the SDOT blog channel. 

To manage the increased volume of traffic on our city’s streets and changing traffic patterns in advance of the SR closure beginning Friday, January 11, we’re configuring key streets and restricting parking on key streets in Seattle.

 

Overview by date:

👉 On January 9 – Roy St Closure

Roy St between SR 99 and Dexter Ave N will be closed during the day to allow crews to install temporary right-turn-only lane striping to help people traveling out of the tunnel exit and head south on Dexter Ave N. Here’s what you can expect:

  • On Roy St heading eastbound between SR 99 and Dexter Ave N, the right lane will be temporarily striped as a right turn only lane.
  • This will allow drivers traveling out of the tunnel to avoid backup on Republican St and instead take Roy St, the second exit, to turn right and head south on Dexter Ave N.
  • This work will occur from 9 AM – 3 PM on Wednesday, January 9 in order to be completed before rainy weather is expected to occur over the weekend.
  • Weather depending, this work may be pushed back, but crews will work to wrap this up quickly!

 

👉 On January 12 – Seneca St Changes

We’re converting Seneca St between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave into a one-way street headed westbound to accommodate the shift from the Seneca St off-ramp closure. Read our Seneca St lane change flyer with graphics here. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Beginning at 7 AM on Saturday, January 12, our crews will convert Seneca St between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave to a one-way street headed westbound.
  • This is to accommodate the shift from the Alaskan Way Viaduct Seneca St off-ramp closing, as cars will no longer need to use Seneca St headed eastbound off of the Viaduct off-ramp. This change increases our city streets’ capacity for mobility.
  • This work will be completed by the end of the day.

 

👉 Starting January 14 – Parking Restrictions

Parking restrictions will begin January 14 and will be in place until the new SR 99 tunnel opens in early February 2019. Read our parking restrictions flyer with graphics here. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Temporary no-parking signs will be posted beginning Friday, January 11 in order to provide 72 hours’ notice of these parking changes. Please note that only 24-hour notice is needed prior to parking enforcement so we’re posting the signs over the weekend to provide additional time for public awareness.
  • On key streets downtown and in West Seattle, on-street parking restrictions will be in place Monday – Friday from January 14 until about mid-February, when the northbound off-ramp to Dearborn St opens.

Why are we making these changes?

These changes are going to make travel times more reliable and help keep people moving during this time of increased traffic. By installing temporary and permanent changes to Seattle’s streets, we will keep transit and vehicle travel reliable and improve our emergency response times as responders address incidents downtown.

 

What does this mean for you?

On-street parking options downtown during the SR 99 closure will be limited. People, businesses, schools, manufacturers, and many others rely on the timely delivery of products and goods, and we want to ensure they move as predictably and efficiently as possible.

 

If you need to drive, plan ahead and be prepared for your new route and parking locations downtown. Use the Seattle Parking Map to make a plan before you leave. Keep our Vision Zero goal in mind, follow the rules, take a deep breath and travel safely.

 

This is a great time to try a new commute! Try transit, biking, walking, carpooling or vanpools. View our Tools page at www.seattle.gov/traffic for helpful resources.

We recognize the impacts that parking restrictions can have on local businesses, and we’re here to provide support during this time. We’ll closely monitor our downtown streets to confirm traffic is moving smoothly and adjust as needed. If you have any concerns, please contact our Customer Care Center team at 684-ROAD@seattle.gov or call (206) 684-ROAD.

 

Want more info?

These are just a few of the ways we’re preparing for the three-week closure of SR 99 and the Seattle Squeeze, which will impact traffic across the region. We’re working hard to make sure we’re keeping people and goods moving safely and efficiently, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we all adjust to this new normal.

Notice of future impacts related to the closure of SR 99 and other projects impacting traffic during the Seattle Squeeze are posted to our blog at www.seattle.gov/traffic. Head to this website for the latest updates and announcements.

 

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STARTING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2: Buses merge with traffic on Aurora Ave N at N 100th St. 

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PLEASE NOTE: Starting January 14, 2019, we will retire the On the Move blog channel and all traffic advisory blogs will be posted on the SDOT blog channel. 

We’re making progress on the North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway.

Heads up travelers, we’re making progress on the North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway and will be installing accessible curb ramps and sidewalk improvements. Starting as soon as next Wednesday, January 2, here’s what you can expect.

Construction area.

Construction area

Nearby at Greenwood Ave N and N 100th St, traffic on Greenwood Ave N will be shifted around the construction work zone as we install a pedestrian island and pedestrian signal on Greenwood Ave N, as well as new accessible curb ramps on the west side of the street. Regular weekday work hours will be 7 AM to 4 PM.

  • Temporary on-street parking restrictions, with “no park” signs placed in advance.
  • Typical construction equipment, materials, noise, dust, and activity in the work area.
  • It is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled. For the safety of everyone using the street, please follow posted detour signs and avoid residential streets unless you live there or have business in the area. It’s important to drive slowly and be aware of the work areas.

 

Closure

N 100th St at Greenwood Ave N (west side of intersection) will be temporarily closed to through traffic during this work and open for local access only. Traffic will return to normal in spring 2019 once improvements are complete.

  • Once complete, those driving will no longer be able to cross Greenwood Ave N at N 100th St (see map on project webpage).
  • Two-way traffic on Greenwood Ave N will be maintained with lane shifts around the work zone.
  • Bike lanes in the vicinity will be closed during construction, and people biking will be directed to merge with traffic.
  • People walking will be redirected around the work zone, with a flagger available to assist during work hours.

 

Buses and bus lanes

The northbound bus lane on Aurora Ave N near N 100th St will be closed during the weekday, off-peak hours. Buses will merge with traffic. N 100th St at Aurora Ave N (east side of intersection) will also be temporarily closed to through traffic during this work and reopen outside of work hours (Monday-Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM) when possible. Local access will be maintained via Stone Ave N.  Traffic will return to normal in spring 2019 once improvements are complete.

  • Bus stops will remain open but may be temporarily relocated. Please check King County Metro Alerts for more information.

 

About the North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway.

The North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway will connect the Crown Hill, Greenwood, Licton Springs, and Northgate neighborhoods with the planned Northgate Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, which crosses I-5 and connects to the future Northgate Link light rail station, bringing people to popular destinations including parks, schools, business districts, other greenways, and transit hubs.

 

Want more info?

Please contact the project team at northseattlegreenway@seattle.gov or 206.684.8105. There’s also more information on the project webpage! For more information about King County Metro service, visit kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro.

 

Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this new neighborhood greenway!

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THIS SATURDAY: 23rd Avenue S will be local access only between S Massachusetts St & S Jackson St.

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23rd Ave S

Heads up travelers,  this Saturday, Dec. 15 from 7 AM to 5 PM, 23rd Avenue S between S Massachusetts St and S Jackson St will be local access only. This work will allow us to pour concrete in the center lane of 23rd Ave S safely and without severely impacting local or through traffic. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.

 

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Work will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 7 AM to 5 PM.
  • All northbound through traffic will be detoured to Martin Luther King Jr Way S from 23rd Ave S at S Massachusetts St.
  • Uniformed police officers and flaggers will be on site to direct traffic.
  • Traffic will return to normal at 5 PM on Saturday, Dec. 15.

 

Want more info?

For more information on this project, please our website. If you have questions or concerns, please email the construction outreach team at 23rdAveCorridor@Seattle.gov or call 206.727.8857.  Thanks for your patience while progress is being made.

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Work at Crown Hill Park to close one lane of eastbound Holman Rd NW. 

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Holman Road NW (looking westbound) and 13th Avenue NW. Nov. 2014.

Work at Crown Hill Park to close one lane of eastbound Holman Rd NW. 

We’re making progress on the Holman Rd NW and 13th Ave NW new signal. We’re conducting work in Crown Hill Park that will result in the closing of one westbound lane of Holman Rd NW. Work will start Tuesday, Dec. 11 and last for two to three weeks. The lane will be reopened each night. Please note this work is weather dependent and may change. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed. 

 

Here’s what you can expect:

Starting Tuesday, Dec. and lasting two to three weeks, travelers can expect:

  • Traffic reduced to one lane on westbound Holman Rd NW at Crown Hill Park.
  • Traffic delays.
  • Work hours from 7 AM to 4 PM.

 

More info?

Visit our website or contact Peter Kitchen, our Neighborhood Street Fund Outreach Lead by calling 206.775.8720 or emailing NSFHolman@seattle.gov.

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City of Seattle to celebrate 100th Community Engagement Event | SR 99 Viaduct closure & Seattle Squeeze!

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To inform people about their travel options during the SR 99 closure and beyond, the City of Seattle – in coordination with partners at the Washington State Department of Transportation, King County Metro, and Sound Transit – has been actively engaged in briefing communities since early September, throughout Seattle and the Puget Sound region. These events educate people about suggested strategies to navigate or avoid the upcoming challenges to the City of Seattle’s transportation system.

100th for the holidays…

This week, the City celebrates its 100th event at the Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition on Friday, December 7. Join us from 6 – 8:30 PM at Westlake Park for caroling and hot chocolate as we celebrate the holidays and provide visitors with information about the Seattle Squeeze. Figgy Pudding attracts nearly 10,000 people and raises funds for the Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank.

Finding a new path.

WSDOT Video | The path to demolition for Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle

To continue spreading awareness of the upcoming permanent closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct on January 11; the new SR 99 tunnel that will open in early February; and Seattle’s new era of tough traffic over the next five years, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, and the Seattle Department of Transportation began hosting information sessions across Seattle last week. At these sessions, community members get the latest details, ask questions, and begin preparing.

Upcoming SDOT/DON briefings (our 95th and 99th, respectively):

Wednesday, December 5
Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE
6:30 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, December 6  (99th!)
Southside Commons, 3518 S Edmunds St
6:30 – 7:30 PM

A full list of the briefings hosted by Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Department of Transportation is available here.

Additionally, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is holding a series of information sessions this week to share what to expect during the Viaduct removal; meet members of the team; and have your questions answered (details on WSDOT’s Program Events webpage).

Upcoming WSDOT information sessions:

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
11 AM – 2 PM
Waterfront Space
1400 Western Ave., Seattle, WA

Monday, December 10, 2018
5 – 8 PM
Seattle Center, Armory Loft Room 2
305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA

Preparing together!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! Thank you for your help in informing Seattle about the Seattle Squeeze! For more information on the City of Seattle’s strategy to manage congestion over the next five years, please visit www.seattle.gov/traffic.

 

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Start Your New Year’s Resolution Early: Talk to Your Employer About Commute Options.

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The words “Seattle Squeeze” are buzzing around the region.

Beginning with WSDOT’s permanent closure of the Alaska Way Viaduct on January 11 and continuing over the next three years, Seattle is entering a new era of tough traffic. Private and public megaprojects will continue to reduce capacity on our City streets and contribute to gridlock. We’ll all have to adjust to a new normal in and around downtown Seattle.

 

For many people who work downtown, this period will be particularly challenging and quite honestly, frustrating.

We’re entering a new era of really tough traffic. To help our region get through one of its toughest periods, we’re working together with partnering transportation agencies and organizations to reduce congestion during this challenging period and limit the impact on commuters and businesses.

 

Start your New Year’s resolution early. #GetReady

We’re approaching the new year. If this doesn’t sound the alarm for you, it should, because come January 11, 2019, we’ll witness history in the making with the final closure of the WA State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) State Route (SR) 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct (you know, that elevated structure along the Seattle waterfront) as one of the first big steps to realigning SR 99 to the new SR 99 tunnel. While all this is underway, travel patterns will change with people moving over to I-5, local downtown surface streets, and Alaskan Way, and we all know what this means:

TRAF-FIC /’trafik/

Cars and buses in downtown Seattle.

Some of you have the power to decide how difficult this period will be: ☝️☝️ or 👇👇

Woman drinking coffee in front of her window while looking at her computer.

Collectively, our commute choices will determine whether Seattle’s transportation system keeps moving. Every trip reduced or shifted off-peak, particularly vehicle trips, will help reduce congestion during the weeks of the viaduct closure and associated construction impacts. While your transportation agencies and partners work hard to mitigate the impacts of the closure, a partnership with the private sector is key to maximizing those efforts.

 

Employers have a significant influence on mobility choices…

…based on the policies, education, and incentives included in the employee transportation programs.

 

Every business – big or small – can help reduce traffic congestion during this time by encouraging their employees to make good choices.

 

To assist, Commute Seattle, (a nonprofit Transportation Management Association funded by the Downtown Seattle Association, yours truly (SDOT), King County Metro, and Sound Transit), will be providing free, personalized tools for Seattle-area employers to plan ahead for the #SeattleSqueeze.

Phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop computer.

Seattle employers have options.

Seattle employers of all sizes have a range of options to help their employees stay informed and make good travel choices.

 

Implement a Flex-work policy.

Implementing a flex-work policy and encouraging employees to take advantage of remote work and flexible scheduling options can improve employee well-being and productivity while reducing vehicle trips to and through downtown.

 

Support sustainable choices.

For those who are able, biking and walking are easy, sustainable ways to reduce traffic impacts for part or all your commute trip, and employers can support these choices through flexible scheduling, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.

 

Invest in commuter benefits.

Investing in commuter benefits such as ORCA Business Passport makes transit an easier and more affordable option for employees, and helping staff members share their commute trips by establishing vanpool and carpool programs can be a great alternative for those who need to drive.

 

Need some success stories? We’ve got ‘em!

We’ve seen some pretty sweet success stories from employer efforts over the years, whether through our Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program or other business support efforts. Several Seattle employers have illustrated how employees can be flexible if their worksite embraces travel choices and provides the right support.

 

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation:

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, located in Uptown, provides 100% subsidized transit, Monorail, and Vanpool/Van share commutes, as well as secure bike parking and HOV priority parking, resulting in over 65% of employees choosing commute modes other than driving alone.

 

Tableau:

Tableau, a software company in Fremont, has fostered a grassroots movement of employees who track their commutes and compete for most miles and days logged using alternatives to driving alone, encouraging employees to try new modes and building a sense of community around these options.

 

Let’s learn from our experience. 

We’ve seen it in the past with major closures – commute times will increase throughout the region. Peak commute hours will start earlier and end later, and in some cases, morning commute times will more than double.

If they can, employers should urge employees to avoid trips during these busy hours, whether by shifting their schedule or compressing their work week. Staying flexible is the best way to reduce congestion on our roadways and will help employees stay productive and engaged.

With early planning and the correct tools, Seattle employers can reduce employee stress and lessen traffic congestion, keeping their business thriving. And remember, at the other end of the tunnel (literally and figuratively) there’s a better transportation system waiting for Seattle!

 

Contact Commute Seattle, today! #GetReadyNow

Commute Seattle is standing by to provide free assistance to your Seattle businesses, creating a personalized action plan tailored to your company’s individual needs. Contact us today at SR99@commuteseattle.com or visit our website at www.commuteseattle.com/SR99 to get started!

Commute Seattle is also offering a Flexwork Open House on Wednesday, November 28 from 11 AM – 12:30 PM to help Seattle employers learn more about flexwork solutions. Learn more and register here!

 

Other things you can do.

Man looking at phone while sitting down.

Stay informed. Visit our new website, www.seattle.gov/traffic, for all of the information and resources you need to get around during the #SeattleSqueeze. For detailed information about the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure, new SR 99 tunnel, and SR 99 tolling, visit WSDOT’s website.

 

Plan your trip. We’re providing real-time construction and traffic information with popular navigation technologies: Google Maps, Waze, and TomTom. But try transit, ride a bike, form a carpool, or walk.

 

Spread the word. Share this information with your customers, delivery and service providers, and neighbors.

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#SeattleSqueeze online resource: seattle.gov/traffic

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You’ve heard it: How you get around is changing. But you’ve also heard that a souped-up website for all things Period of Maximum Constraint (now #SeattleSqueeze) was coming. Well, guess what? It’s here; it’s finally here! To help you prepare for Seattle’s era of tough traffic over the next five years, we’ve worked together with city transportation partners and organizations to bring you the newest one-stop resource during what we’re hashtagging as the #SeattleSqueeze.

 

Go ahead and click it. 👇👇👇

So how exactly will this innovative site work? The information on the site will evolve over time because after WSDOT’s January 11, three-week closure of SR 99 downtown to #Realign99, many – many – many more projects will follow and this website will be your go-to for:

 

  • Current traffic times to neighborhoods across Seattle.
  • Projected travel times 45 mins from now.
  • Apps, maps, and more.
  • Popular questions answered.
  • Partner resources.
  • Signing up for alerts. You’ll have the option to subscribe to traffic alerts for YOUR commute. That’s right, get the latest travel times, tips, and suggestions for your commute with 2x a day traffic alerts to neighborhood corridors so you can plan ahead.

 

Take a self-guided tour! Visit seattle.gov/traffic and subscribe to alerts. #GetReady #SeattleSqueeze

 

 

Details about the seattle.gov/traffic website on our November 16, blog.

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