Vivinavi : Seattle : (United States) Seattle

Construction update: Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project



City of Seattle Logo



Route 40 TPMC logo
________________________________________________________________________



Aerial view of construction on Westlake Ave.

An aerial view of active construction on 8th Ave N and Westlake Ave. Steel plates are set over trenches while we install infrastructure upgrades.

________________________________________________________________________



What's happening now?

Dear Community Members,

Construction continues along Westlake Ave as part of the *Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project* [ https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus-west-2.protection.sophos.com%3Fd=govdelivery.com%26h=65ba9cc2f3dc4f0f8fc82a85a6bf3865%26i=NjVlMjQ4NzM0ODMzNjA1ZjY4NzdkMzc3%26p=m%26s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVa6VABJJSW-Nx63Jpz4i9T9RDnSkFAdZa9EH8toe6YlnzG0LMThLcQjTo2lAm1nVXZGBj1Hkqpxp2XYyl3_kwN8Q7Y4ijiyXlODDAxLcCy0Ns-ses8r9YcIYl6LrUO1tt8%26t=UGZmT3lkYlFhWU02ckFOaVlqYlhrd0tKWjl4UVZxT1hkUnh6ZHp4ZStXbz0%253D%26u=aHR0cHM6Ly9saW5rcy0xLmdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5LmNvbS9DTDAvaHR0cHM6JTJGJTJGd3d3LnNlYXR0bGUuZ292JTJGdHJhbnNwb3J0YXRpb24lMkZwcm9qZWN0cy1hbmQtcHJvZ3JhbXMlMkZwcm9ncmFtcyUyRnRyYW5zaXQtcHJvZ3JhbSUyRnRyYW5zaXQtcGx1cy1tdWx0aW1vZGFsLWNvcnJpZG9yLXByb2dyYW0lMkZyb3V0ZS00MC0tLXRyYW5zaXQtcGx1cyUzRnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwlMjZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5LzEvMDEwMDAxOTQ3NTc4N2Q3ZS0zODE4ZWNlMy1jNjk4LTRlZTktYjM2MC1hMTY0M2NjMjdmNjEtMDAwMDAwL2JSUmp0cm1mNEpvY2dGQlgyTUk4NDdTU0JwMHEzQVE4MGpaVThERm0wTjg9Mzg4%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001949af71347-01c89677-0788-43ac-8cdc-e63672e3b7fb-000000/nrtHCJunUt2-l2Ieuc1xRf2m1p8MdElwVYZmZRx5p1Y=389 ]. These upgrades will improve transit reliability, pedestrian access, and street safety.

*What's Happening in Westlake?*


* *Sidewalk Upgrades Near 8th Ave N and N Galer St* There will be demolition and upgrades to the sidewalks at the intersection and to the north and south of 8th Ave N and N Galer St on the west side of Westlake Ave. This work was originally scheduled for February but was rescheduled due to weather.
* Please expect detours for pedestrians and wheelchair users, along with temporary lane restrictions. Lane restrictions for traffic will occur intermittently through early May.
* This work is tentatively scheduled to take around two weeks, although underground conflicts may cause change to the timeline. We plan to maintain crosswalk access.  


* *Preparing for construction at Aloha St/9th Ave* Crews are expected to start in this location as early as March 20. The work consists of trenching fiber optic conduits from the intersection running north along the west side of the parking lot on the east side of Westlake Ave.

*What's Happening in Fremont?*

Thank you to the Fremont Neighborhood Council for hosting the Route 40 team and for the thoughtful discussion about the project! We appreciate the opportunity to connect with the community and hear your insights on business and parade impacts, bike lanes, and public space enhancements.

*As part of this project, improvements in the Fremont neighborhood are scheduled to begin in Spring 2025*. We look forward to continuing to work together to keep the community informed and ensure a smooth process for everyone who relies on Route 40.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to construction!

To learn more about the *Fremont* [ https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fus-west-2.protection.sophos.com%253Fd=seattle.gov%2526h=13fa6aeb8b12432eb8ffb4a7fc6f318c%2526i=NjVlMjQ4NzM0ODMzNjA1ZjY4NzdkMzc3%2526p=m%2526s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVYvMXkb5y1rh_jmhCD6q3lAKUrO49ywWjW_y-N0Uq9DQw%2526t=dlVyNG0wNGRlL0h0QjIyQncvKzYvbW1MQVJIaVBzZys5S2RHVjE5WWVHcz0%25253D%2526u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2VhdHRsZS5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL0RlcGFydG1lbnRzL1NET1QvVHJhbnNpdFByb2dyYW0vUm91dGUlMjA0MCUyMFRQTUMvUm91dGVfNDBfRnJlbW9udF9Db25zdHJ1Y3Rpb25fUGxhbnNfV2ViYXBnZS5wZGY_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5%2526utm_medium=email%2526utm_source=govdelivery%2F1%2F010001949af71347-01c89677-0788-43ac-8cdc-e63672e3b7fb-000000%2FPGIhHrVyJRoHYgBOhl4Wi_bMwSwrlLlInn3RfZp50Iw=389/1/0100019506cd396a-d201b244-a6ff-4bd9-93fe-849dfce22fa1-000000/Nc9myldqSejxURY5nqmiv8xDj0hUQbBVnBSePe-FQqU=392 ] and *Westlake* [ https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fus-west-2.protection.sophos.com%253Fd=seattle.gov%2526h=13fa6aeb8b12432eb8ffb4a7fc6f318c%2526i=NjVlMjQ4NzM0ODMzNjA1ZjY4NzdkMzc3%2526p=m%2526s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVYvMXkb5y1rh_jmhCD6q3lAKUrO49ywWjW_y-N0Uq9DQw%2526t=TG5GK1ZJaWJCVEJLc1lyS0tiM2d0Sm8xYStzYUZHUloyWU43NDFSeTUrMD0%25253D%2526u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2VhdHRsZS5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL0RlcGFydG1lbnRzL1NET1QvVHJhbnNpdFByb2dyYW0vUm91dGUlMjA0MCUyMFRQTUMvUm91dGVfNDBfV2VzdGxha2VfQXZlX05fQ29uc3RydWN0aW9uX1BsYW5zX1dlYmFwZ2UucGRmP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeQ%25253D%25253D%2526utm_medium=email%2526utm_source=govdelivery%2F1%2F010001949af71347-01c89677-0788-43ac-8cdc-e63672e3b7fb-000000%2FUzZaX9aOGY-dPehksJLrspPYj644cfDBGSZbH7BU_EM=389/1/0100019506cd396a-d201b244-a6ff-4bd9-93fe-849dfce22fa1-000000/Kvhm72FBuBWb_UB0G9bTs0AJZFuMvZan61pI6GOmJtM=392 ] construction activities, visit our project webpage or check out our recent SDOT blog post [ https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fus-west-2.protection.sophos.com%253Fd=seattle.gov%2526h=13fa6aeb8b12432eb8ffb4a7fc6f318c%2526i=NjVlMjQ4NzM0ODMzNjA1ZjY4NzdkMzc3%2526p=m%2526s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVYvMXkb5y1rh_jmhCD6q3lAKUrO49ywWjW_y-N0Uq9DQw%2526t=d1o2VFp1VmluSjYyeEJra3dpL3R1aEtSbWI2WktDWnFpbllTR0dqU3htYz0%25253D%2526u=aHR0cHM6Ly9zZG90YmxvZy5zZWF0dGxlLmdvdi8yMDI1LzAxLzA3L3JvdXRlLTQwLXByb2plY3QtY29uc3RydWN0aW9uLWZyZW1vbnQtd2VzdGxha2UvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeQ%25253D%25253D%2526utm_medium=email%2526utm_source=govdelivery%2F1%2F010001949af71347-01c89677-0788-43ac-8cdc-e63672e3b7fb-000000%2FxU_GHykHXX9PDaeD-e_cHrE0HJZyOw1KxXHUQqFK6Ug=389/1/0100019506cd396a-d201b244-a6ff-4bd9-93fe-849dfce22fa1-000000/v4869CDGRIcGRZ0EqkL46ofcDy1v-KX28XiNoQQDdyE=392 ].

Construction Activities on Westlake Ave

Westlake construction map [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WASEATTLE/2025/01/24/file_attachments/3141773/Route%2040_Westlake%20construction_1.23.2025.png ]

________________________________________________________________________



Route 40 Ridership is on the Rise

Route 40 has over *8,500 average weekday daily boardings [ https://app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrIjoiZDMwMWExOTMtOTY3ZC00MTU5LTgxMDgtODM4MTZiYTExMzJkIiwidCI6ImJhZTUwNTlhLTc2ZjAtNDlkNy05OTk2LTcyZGZlOTVkNjljNyJ9&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] *(Fall 2024) - an 11% increase from Fall 2023. It is the fifth (5th) highest ridership route in the Metro network.

Project Benefits

In addition to the 5-10% transit travel time savings, 14-17% in Ballard to Downtown, the Route 40 project will maintain and modernize vital infrastructure

Route 40 infographic
________________________________________________________________________



What you can expect during construction

* Temporary lane reductions
* Temporary driveway closures
* Temporary bus stop closures
* Temporary parking restrictions
* Temporary sidewalk detours
* Temporary storage of construction supplies in the street  
* Temporary noise, dust and vibrations
* Bus stop relocations
* Drainage work: This involves digging trenches to help manage water flow
* Signal pole foundation excavation: This work involves digging for the pole foundations prior to when we order custom signal poles which takes a while to build and to make sure we know there are no underground obstructions  
* Trenching for conduit: This involves digging trenches to lay down pipes or cables underground
* Sidewalk curb bulb out: This involves making the curbs stick outward for safety or accessibility
* Mill and fill overlay: This is when the top layer of the road gets removed and replaced with new asphalt

The construction timeline is always subject to change depending on weather conditions and materials availability. We are committed to keeping you informed and maintaining open communication throughout the remainder of this project.To learn more about the project and designs, visit our online open house.  [ https://route40.infocommunity.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

________________________________________________________________________



Local Business Spotlight

"If you own or manage a business in Fremont or Westlake Ave near the project corridor and would like to be featured, please email us at Route40@seattle.gov"" and send us a short description and picture of your business."

________________________________________________________________________



________________________________________________________________________



Contact Us & Share Project Updates 

Thank you for signing up for updates about the Route 40 Transit Plus Multimodal Corridor Project [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/transit-plus-multimodal-corridor-program/route-40---transit-plus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. We encourage you to share this message with your neighbors. They can also stay informed by signing up for email updates [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/subscriber/new ].

You can learn more on our project webpage [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/transit-plus-multimodal-corridor-program/route-40---transit-plus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] or contact us by: 


* Email: Route40@seattle.gov

* Phone: (206) 775-8731 [ tel:%20+1%20(206)%20775-8731 ] [ tel:%20+1%20(206)%20512-3950 ] (leave a voicemail and we will return your call)  

________________________________________________________________________



Other Projects Along This Route

Our project team is in close coordination with the following projects. Please visit their project webpage to see the latest update:


* 15th Ave NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/maintenance-and-paving/current-paving-projects/15th-ave-w/nw-and-ballard-bridge-paving-project?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* Ship Canal Water Quality Project [ https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/neighborhood-projects/ship-canal?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* RapidRide J Line - Formerly RapidRide Roosevelt [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/transit-plus-multimodal-corridor-program/rapidride-roosevelt?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* N 102nd St/Aurora Ave N Pedestrian Bridge [ https://seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bridges-stairs-and-other-structures/bridges/n-102nd-st/aurora-ave-n-ped-bsr?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* 13th Ave NW/Holman Rd NW Pedestrian Bridge Seismic Retrofit [ https://seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bridges-stairs-and-other-structures/bridges/13th-ave-nw/holman-nw-bsr?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* "Missing Link" Bike Route Study on NW Market St - Leary Ave NW - 17th Ave NW [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bike-program/ballard-bike-route-study?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* Sound Transit Northgate Station [ https://www.soundtransit.org/system-expansion/northgate-station?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

________________________________________________________________________



Translations

If you need this information translated, please call *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

如果您需要此信息翻譯成中文 請致電 *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

Kung kailangan mo ang impormasyon na ito na nakasalin sa Tagalog mangyari lamang na tumawag sa *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

Si necesita traducir esta información al español, llame al *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

Odeeffannoon kun akka siif *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này chuyển ngữ sang tiếng Việt xin gọi *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

የዚህን መረጃ ትርጉም ከፈለጉ፣ በዚህ ስልክ ቁጥር ይደውሉ፡ *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

ናይዚ ሓበሬታ ትርጉም እንተደሊኹም፣ በዚ ቁጽሪ ስልኪ ይድውሉ፡ *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

당신이 번역이 정보를 필요로하는 경우에, *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]* 로 전화 해주십시오.

اذا تريد ترجمة هذه المعلومات, يرجى الاتصال برقم
*206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*






*Seattle City Hall*

600 4th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

*Phone: 206-684-2489 (CITY)*

facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/cityofseattlegov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]twitter [ https://twitter.com/cityofseattle?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/cityofseattlegov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] [ https://twitter.com/cityofseattle?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] seattle dot gov

Manage Preferences [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1 ]  |  Unsubscribe [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/subscriber/one_click_unsubscribe?verification=5.7e4abd93610d77ba0dce3e5196581a5c&destination=mshinji3056%40gmail.com ]  |  Contact Us [ http://www.seattle.gov/customerservice/contact.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]  |  Help [ https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/ ] |  Privacy [ https://www.seattle.gov/privacy-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]




________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to mshinji3056@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: City of Seattle, Washington · 600 Fourth Avenue · Seattle, WA 98104 GovDelivery logo [ https://subscriberhelp.granicus.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

body .abe-column-block { min-height: 5px; } table.gd_combo_table img {margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px;} table.gd_combo_table div.govd_image_display img, table.gd_combo_table td.gd_combo_image_cell img {margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;} table.govd_hr {min-width: 100%;}