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Our RapidRide J Line project will make it easier and more convenient for you to get around the University District, Eastlake, South Lake Union, and Belltown. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to class at the University of Washington, visiting the doctor, or shopping at local businesses, these upgrades will help you travel faster and more reliably.

As part of the project, we’ll upgrade streets, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, streetlights, and traffic signals. We’ll also add protected bike lanes and replace the water main on Eastlake Ave E. These upgrades will support our local businesses, make it easier for you to get to housing, and help create safer, more connected neighborhoods for everyone.

Crews remove the old concrete on Eastlake Ave E.

"Crews remove the old concrete on Eastlake Ave E.    "

RapidRide J Line

Here’s what is included in this email update: 


* Seattle to Portland Bike Ride
* Upcoming Work on I-5
* University District Construction
* Eastlake Construction
* Online Drop-In Sessions

Seattle to Portland Bike Ride
Photo of bicyclists courtesy of Cascade Bicycle Club.

"Photo of bicyclists courtesy of Cascade Bicycle Club."

We look forward to the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic this weekend. Riders will depart from the University of Washington around 5 AM on Saturday, July 12.This is a friendly reminder for drivers to watch for participants going along University Bridge and Fuhrman Ave E. Please stay clear of the construction areas and watch for all traffic signs and directions. For more information on the event route, visit the Cascade Bicycle Club’s webpage [ https://cascade.org/rides-events/seattle-portland-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Have a great ride!

Upcoming Work on I-5

Starting on Friday, July 18, WSDOT will begin work on I-5 with a northbound closure. Visit their project webpage [ https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/revive-i-5-ship-canal-bridge-preservation?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for more details. 

University District Construction

*Panel work on Roosevelt Way NE and NE 43rd St *

Traffic is shifted east around the work zone on Roosevelt Way NE.

"Traffic is shifted east around the work zone on Roosevelt Way NE."

As early as Monday, July 21, we will replace concrete roadway panels at the intersection of Roosevelt Way NE and NE 43rd St. This work will take approximately a week to complete. During this time, traffic will be reduced to one lane around the work area, and bikes and scooters will be routed onto the sidewalk.

*Additional work activities in the University District*

We are working on several other activities in the area, including:


* Crews will install storm drainage systems and concrete panels along NE 42nd St between 11th Ave NE and Roosevelt Way NE during the week of July 14. We plan to reopen the street by July 18. Traffic is shifted around the work zone, but sidewalks and alleys remain open.  

* From July 18 at 7 PM to July 21 at 6 AM, we will pave NE 43rd St opposite alleyways between 11th Ave NE and 12th Ave NE. Concrete removal is on Friday evening, with pouring over the weekend. Access to the alleyways will remain closed from NE 43rd St until early Monday. 

* Starting the week of July 21, crews will install temporary lights and pole foundations across the University District for two to three weeks. Impacts will include one-day lane and sidewalk closures. 

The activities in the University District involve heavy machinery and demolition, so expect loud noise. You should also anticipate vibrations and dust.  

"All our nighttime activities will follow the City of Seattle’s noise variance requirements. For more information about the City’s noise code, please visit their website [ https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/codes/codes-we-enforce-(a-z)/noise-code?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. "  

Eastlake Construction

*Paving on Eastlake Ave E between Fuhrman Ave E and Harvard Ave E  *

Crews move concrete debris on Eastlake Ave E.

"Crews move concrete debris on Eastlake Ave E. "

*We are paving the west side of Eastlake Ave E between Fuhrman Ave E and Harvard Ave E.* Traffic is shifted onto the new pavement on the east side, and the left turn from northbound Eastlake to Fuhrman will not be permitted. This process will take several weeks and involves heavy machinery and demolition, *so **expect loud noise. *We are coordinating with businesses ahead of work that will require temporary driveway closures.

*E Allison St closed between Eastlake Ave E and Harvard Ave E* 

We are installing a new water main on E Allison St between Eastlake Ave E and Harvard Ave E, which will remain closed. During this time, vehicles cannot turn right from northbound Eastlake Ave E to southbound Harvard Ave E or left from northbound Harvard Ave E to southbound Eastlake Ave E.  

To reach Eastlake Ave E, northbound drivers should continue past the closure and detour using NE 41st St. Local access to driveways and alleyways on E Allison St will be available from Harvard Ave E. However, some areas may be temporarily blocked. Affected properties will be notified of any closures.

* Road work on Eastlake Ave E between E Galer St and E Garfield St*

Traffic will remain on the west side of Eastlake Ave E.

"Traffic will remain on the west side of Eastlake Ave E." 

We will start paving work on the east side of Eastlake Ave E, between E Galer St and E Garfield St, as early as July 21. Paving involves heavy machinery and demolition to break up the existing road, so please expect loud noise from this work. Afterward, crews will pour concrete over a foot deep to create the new street. 

During this process, traffic will remain shifted to the west side of Eastlake Ave E, with one lane for northbound and one for southbound travel. After paving the east side of Eastlake Ave E, we will follow the same steps on the west side. We will coordinate with businesses and residential buildings in advance of any driveway impacts.

Online Drop-In Session

*Every Thursday from 2 to 3 PM*, residents and business owners have been actively joining our online open house to connect with the project team and have their questions answered. These sessions have been a fantastic way for the community to engage directly, and we’ve received great feedback about how valuable and accessible they are. Whether you want to share your thoughts, ask questions, or simply listen, we encourage everyone to join us and be part of the conversation. Your input truly makes a difference!

You can access the online meetings with the details below: 

Meeting link [ https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjJmZWEwZjktOWJhMS00ZmI1LTg0YzAtOGI3MDJkYjJhYWQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%2278e61e45-6beb-4009-8f99-359d8b54f41b%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%2271cfd74a-2d02-46d1-be7d-70c1ff5a2d67%22%7D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] 

Meeting ID: 237 305 138 093  

Passcode: mBSfNf 

*Business Spotlights*  

Are you a business owner in the University District, Eastlake, or South Lake Union neighborhoods? We’d love to spotlight your business in a future email update! Connect with our team at RapidRide@seattle.gov to learn more about this opportunity.  

"Access to all businesses will be maintained and prioritized throughout the construction of the RapidRide J Line. We encourage everyone to continue visiting and supporting their favorite neighborhood businesses during this time.    "

*How to Stay Informed*  

To ensure you're informed of the latest updates and developments on the RapidRide J Line project, we encourage you to sign up for our project emails. This will give you detailed information about construction activities, timelines, and any changes that may affect your neighborhood. Please feel free to share the details of our website and project emails with friends, family, or anyone who might be interested in knowing more about this exciting initiative. You can sign up for the emails and find more information on our project website [ https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=govdelivery.com&h=6c4b49d7a3fb4ef6b3ebeebf020de3e1&i=NjVlMjQ4NzM0ODMzNjA1ZjY4NzdkMzdk&p=m&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVbl_TJuflgMLM9sNZKcSEw1ELJw3erXr5XRR3GLgMEGjw&t=MVFGc2c2MnZYUjNjRG5TQUdCS3Bya0ExYzFza1R5WFRHY3dYQjhYaXo4UT0%3D&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9saW5rcy0xLmdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5LmNvbS9DTDAvaHR0cHM6JTJGJTJGd3d3LnNlYXR0bGUuZ292JTJGdHJhbnNwb3J0YXRpb24lMkZwcm9qZWN0cy1hbmQtcHJvZ3JhbXMlMkZwcm9ncmFtcyUyRnRyYW5zaXQtcHJvZ3JhbSUyRnRyYW5zaXQtcGx1cy1tdWx0aW1vZGFsLWNvcnJpZG9yLXByb2dyYW0lMkZyYXBpZHJpZGUtcm9vc2V2ZWx0JTNGdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkvMi8wMTAwMDE5MjcyYmVmM2RkLWIyZDA1ZWVmLTgzNDItNDk0ZC1iNzZlLWI3YTc5OWYwM2YwYS0wMDAwMDAvcmtEZUhUZzA5VTZJT1JsTHhhdEJnbmFOc1FyV2VMckh4QTJ1MzBvOW0xVT0zNzQ%3D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Thank you for your continued support and engagement!

For more information on bus stop relocations during construction, please visit  King County Metro’s website [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].  

*Contact us** *    

If you have any questions, please contact us at RapidRide@seattle.gov.       

Sincerely,     

Darrell Bulmer    

Communications and Outreach Lead    

RapidRide@seattle.gov | (206) 257-2022  

*Need Translation?*   

For information on our work to upgrade the Route 70 bus route to a RapidRide bus line, in your language, please leave a voicemail in your preferred language at (206) 257-2202  

Para obtener información en su idioma sobre nuestro trabajo para convertir la Ruta 70 del autobús a una línea RapidRide, llame al (206) 257-2202  

若想通過您的語言了解有關 70 號公車路線升級為快速線 (RapidRide) 的工程資訊，請致電 (206) 257-2202  

若想通过您的语言了解有关 70 号公交路线升级为快速线 (RapidRide) 的工程信息，请致电 (206) 257-2202  

70번 버스 노선을 RapidRide 노선으로 업그레이드하기 위한 당국의 작업에 대한 정보를 귀하의 언어로 확인하려면 (206) 257‑2202로 전화하십시오  

Route للحصول على المعلومات حول عملنا لتطوير مسار الحافلة 70   

(206) 257-2022 بلغتك، اتصل بالرق م  RapidRide إلى خ ط  

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