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In 2025, SDOT Sealed the Deal. We’ve extended the life of 150+ streets with a fresh layer of protection known as slurry seal.

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read Every year, our community sees the benefits of diligent street maintenance, and 2025 was no exception. Our annual Slurry Seal project, an essential part of maintaining our city streets, has once again provided smoother, safer streets while significantly extending pavement life. With a… [ Keep reading ]

Empowering the Next Generation: Youth Mentorship Pilot Program Provides Hands-On Learning, in Partnership with Seattle’s Transportation Equity Workgroup

Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Nine people from our first-ever youth mentorship pilot program started meeting once a week in July to learn about SDOT programs and initiatives with a focus on supporting leadership and advocacy skills. Top highlights included: The effort, which concluded last week, was a… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for August 14 – September 3: planned construction, sports, & community events, including WSDOT’s Revive I-5 northbound closure this weekend

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    RapidRide… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 17 – 30: planned construction, sports, & community events

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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    Route… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 3 – 16: planned construction, sports, & community events, including the 4th of July

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.   Denny… [ Keep reading ]

New dashboard makes Seattle traffic volume & crash data more accessible to the public

Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Have you ever wondered how many cars travel on your street each day? Or wanted to better understand where crashes have taken place in your neighborhood in recent years? We’ve published a new public-facing data dashboard with interactive maps to help you more… [ Keep reading ]

Enjoy Waterfront Park’s new features this summer!

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read 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 Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Planning and Community Development,… [ Keep reading ]

New street tree planning study offers insights into a greener Seattle future

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Seattle is known for its greenery, but not every corner of the city is filled with trees. It was no surprise to learn what our new Street Tree Planning Study revealed: Across four diverse census tracts – Roxhill, South Park, SODO, and Capitol… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for June 5–18: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle – Get ready for big summer fun and construction – it’s time to Flip Your Trip!

Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read Seattle’s summer is action-packed. And so are the roads. By adapting your everyday travel to include riding transit, carpooling, biking, or walking, you can make every trip a new adventure and not miss the fun! Between FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ matches welcoming… [ Keep reading ]