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Alaskan Way Safety Project Update - February 28

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Alaskan Way Safety Project

*Construction of the Alaskan Way Safety Project began on December 2! *Read more about the start of the project construction on our blog [ https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2024/12/20/alaskan-way-safety-project-construction-begins/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

*Please be aware that parking is temporarily restricted 24/7 on both sides of Alaskan Way between Broad St and Blanchard St*. Restrictions are set to be in place through construction and may be removed in some locations as activities are completed. *

Over the next few weeks, you'll see the following construction activities in the project area:

*Broad St to Clay St*


* Install storm infrastructure

*Wall St to Vine St*


* Demolish street corners and roadway to install underground electrical conduits
* Construct concrete roadway panels, sidewalks, and ADA curb ramps

*Bell St to Wall St*


* Install removable bollards on west side of Alaskan Way
* Demolish street corners and roadway to install underground electrical conduits
* Construct concrete roadway panels, sidewalks, and ADA curb ramps
* Asphalt paving will begin south of Wall St

*Bell ST to Blanchard St*


* Install removable bollards on west side of Alaskan Way
* Pave asphalt bike path on the east side of Alaskan Way

*Construction for the Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) greenway trail began on Monday, February 10. Learn more about the EBC project by checking out our recent blog post [ https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/02/14/elliott-bay-connections-project-begins-construction/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Work is currently taking place on the east side of Alaskan Way between Virginia St and Blanchard St. Typical work hours are 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. To stay informed about upcoming work and project progress, sign up for monthly EBC construction update emails [ https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?e=fbf05c00-8d37-4ea7-ac71-65eb0685db41&k=31323334-50bba2bf-31321b84-4544474f5631-edb976298a31e29e&q=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2Fef5e9dc01fe1%2Felliott-bay-connections%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] or visit the EBC website [ https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?e=fbf05c00-8d37-4ea7-ac71-65eb0685db41&k=31323334-50bba2bf-31321b84-4544474f5631-de087f3c06febffd&q=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Felliottbayconnections.org%2Fconstruction%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Contact the project team at info@ElliottBayConnections.org or call the EBC construction hotline at (206) 462-1275 [ https://www.seattle.gov/Tel?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

*What to expect during construction* Typical work hours are Monday – Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM. During this time you can expect:  


* Temporary traffic revisions to accommodate construction activities 

* Temporary parking restrictions near work zones 

* Noisy construction activities, such as backup alarms for safety, heavy vehicle and truck use, and the use of large equipment 

* Steel plates in the roadway 

* Please note that much of this work is weather-dependent and subject to schedule changes 

Visit our project website to learn more or subscribe to our email list [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/subscriber/new?qsp=WASEATTLE_8 ] for regular email updates on construction activities.

Crews demolished hatched area on west side of Alaskan Way at Virginia St to install 2-way protected bike lane.

Crews demolished hatched area on west side of Alaskan Way at Virginia St to install 2-way protected bike lane.

New concrete buffer for 2-way protected bike lane includes concrete stamping design by artist Toka Valu.

New concrete buffer for 2-way protected bike lane includes concrete stamping design by artist Toka Valu.

*Business owners and managers** *
Please fill out this construction survey [ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RR7meOtrCUCPmTWdi1T0GyW3J8SzJq1NmcJ3m9wFLgBUM05UMTBZTzM3WFhHRExWV1JXRkpCREJSRi4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]so we can keep you informed and minimize impacts to your business during construction. You may also request a paper copy by leaving us a voicemail at (206) 775-8894 [ tel:%20+1%20(206)%20775-8894 ] or emailing us at AlaskanWaySafety@seattle.gov. 

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Project Area

Map showing project area and key elements.

How to stay informed

* Call our project hotline at (206) 775-8894 [ tel:%20+1%20(206)%20775-8894 ]
* Email us at AlaskanWaySafety@seattle.gov
* Visit our project webpage [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bike-program/protected-bike-lanes/alaskan-way-protected-bike-lane?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] to:
* Read about project progress
* Sign up for email updates

Thank you,

Ching Chan
Public Engagement Lead

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