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RapidRide J Line Construction News: April 11, 2025

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The RapidRide J Line project will bring significant improvements to the University District, Eastlake, South Lake Union, and Belltown. These enhancements will make it easier to commute, attend classes at the University of Washington, access medical care, or visit local businesses by creating a more efficient and convenient travel experience across these key areas of the city.  

Our focus is on modernizing and maintaining reliable transit connections for Seattle’s growing communities. Upgrades will include improvements to roads, sidewalks, curb ramps, lighting, drainage, and traffic signals. Additionally, we will install protected bike lanes and replace the water main on Eastlake Ave E. These enhancements are essential for supporting local businesses, improving access to housing, and fostering vibrant, connected communities. 

RapidRide J Line

Here’s what is included in this email update: 


* Bus Stop and University of Washington Pick-Up/Drop Off Relocations
* Harvard Ave E Closure 
* Projects Nearby: Work on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge
* Nighttime Water Outage and Work on Eastlake Ave E
* Closures at E Blaine St, E Howe St, and E Newton St
* Stormwater Work on Fairview Ave N
* Potholes along Eastlake Ave E
* Online Drop-In Sessions

Bus Stop and University of Washington Pick-Up/Drop Off Relocations 

There will be some short-term changes for people accessing the UW Clinic on Roosevelt Way NE. Starting as soon as April 17, passengers will see changes to their pick-up and drop-off areas, bus stop closures, and reduced travel lanes on Roosevelt Ave NE. 

You may see crews installing electric cables underneath Roosevelt Way NE near the UW Medical buildings north of NE 42nd St. The work means that the bus stop and UW Shuttle stop at this location will be closed for two weeks. 

Map showing the relocated pick-up and drop-off areas for the UW Clinic. 

"Map showing the relocated pick-up and drop-off areas for the UW Clinic. "

If you are taking the UW Shuttle, or being dropped off from a vehicle, you will be able drop off on either side of NE 42nd St (see the map above). 

Map of Routes 31, 32, and 65 bus stops.

"Map of Routes 31, 32, and 65 bus stops. "

Bus riders should be prepared to find their bus at the next nearest stop. Details of changes to Routes 31, 32, and 65 are below:  

For Routes 31, 32, and 65, please use the following alternative stops: 

To board or exit to Fremont: 


* For a stop to the north, use Stop 9605, located southbound on Roosevelt Way NE and south of NE 45th St 

* For a stop to the south, use Stop 5402, located westbound on NE 42nd St and west of 8th Ave NE 

To board or exit to Lake City: 


* For a stop to the north, use Stop 9605, located southbound on Roosevelt Way NE and south of NE 45th St 

* For a stop to the south, use Stop 9575, located eastbound on NE Campus Pkwy and west of University Way N 

To help plan bus trips, we encourage you to check out King County Metro’s Trip Planner [ https://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Metro’s customer service is available for further assistance at (206) 553-3000, Monday through Friday, from 6 AM to 6 PM. 

Once work is complete on Roosevelt Way NE, the City will reopen the road, and the bus stop and loading areas will be restored. 

Harvard Ave E Closure 
A map of the full closure on Harvard Ave E between Eastlake Ave E and E Allison St. 

"A map of the full closure on Harvard Ave E between Eastlake Ave E and E Allison St.  "

Starting as soon as April 18, we will close northbound and southbound Harvard Ave E between Eastlake Ave E and E Allison St to install a new water main. This closure will continue over the following weeks. Local access to driveways and residential buildings will still be available during this time. You will also notice that we will reopen Eastlake Ave E and E Allison St to traffic in both directions during this detour. However, there will be no loading zones or parking open on E Allison St. To help assist with traffic, we will be installing a new temporary signal at E Allison St and Eastlake Ave E and will adjust signal timing at E Allison St and Harvard Ave E. 

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

Other Projects Nearby: Work on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge 

Did you know that there are several other public projects in the RapidRide J Line area? One is the Washington State Department of Transportation’s I-5/Yesler Way to Northgate Vic Project [ https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/i-5-yesler-way-northgate-vic-pavement-deck-joints-and-drainage?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], which is currently working on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge.  

To stay informed, check out our interactive Project and Construction Coordination Map [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/pedestrian-program/construction-coordination-and-mobility-management/project-and-construction-coordination-map?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]! It displays up-to-date information on current and future construction projects in the right-of-way and other events that may impact traffic.  

Nighttime Water Outage and Work on Eastlake Ave E 
The properties highlighted in red will experience water outages during the night of April 13.

"The properties highlighted in red will experience a water outage the night of April 13."

Seattle Public Utilities crews will shut off water supply on the night of April 13 as part of work to replace the 100-year-old water main under Eastlake Ave E. The outage is scheduled to begin at 8 PM and last until 4 AM. It will take place at the south end of Eastlake Avenue E, between E Howe Street and E Nelson Place. The affected properties are marked in red on the map above. 

During this time, our team will isolate sections of the old water main to allow our contractor to begin installing the new water main.  

Crews will be working at night during water outages. Construction vehicles will be on-site, and crews will saw through pipes, so some noise is expected as we do this work. However, we will complete the most impactful work before 10 PM. 

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us by calling our project hotline at (206) 257-2202 or emailing RapidRide@seattle.gov.   

Please visit SPU's webpage [ https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/neighborhood-projects/water-outages/planning-for-outages?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for tips on preparing for a water outage. Our project website also has answers to frequently asked questions [ https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=govdelivery.com&h=4c3b7f9638784a05ad8e11c7bedfbdf8&i=NjY3MGI3MWI0MmUyN2U1M2FhNzA3MDcy&p=m&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaTrXkKkmdFBTzkawQJ20VzlzuXjrCLAgAu7J6iAnZq7NdHUcH0UZdcUqOAt7lpnzkHqXe_78giPtkvzaagU2DkwRf_mfKRUY9pBAo6qAf-OSEu9jifx4Set1l1ndFdLk8&t=Tlo4eHpjajZXQTlkUVpzQlJodUZsZ2p6MWJlTWJ4TDBjczEzYkwweWxCcz0%3D&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9saW5rcy0xLmdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5LmNvbS9DTDAvaHR0cHM6JTJGJTJGd3d3LnNlYXR0bGUuZ292JTJGZG9jdW1lbnRzJTJGRGVwYXJ0bWVudHMlMkZTRE9UJTJGVHJhbnNpdFByb2dyYW0lMkZSYXBpZFJpZGUlMkZSb29zZXZlbHQlMkZXYXRlciUyNTIwTWFpbiUyNTIwRkFRcy5wZGYlM0Z1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJTI2dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeS8xLzAxMDAwMTk1MjlkNzIwMjYtZmUyYThmZDItNDE2Yi00N2MxLWE0NDUtNjRiNjFkMGY0MmYxLTAwMDAwMC9oSUFIMDlzcVBxa2YxVlI5STFvdzVwbHhwc0RmOU1IdFlSYjAwUU5XSUhjPTM5Mw%3D%3D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] about water shutoffs. Check out SPU's Water Outages map [ https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=seattle.gov&h=4e5a8941316e4a7fbb2a0f3d0c4e28eb&i=NjY3MGI3MWI0MmUyN2U1M2FhNzA3MDcy&p=m&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVbAqMqHOJ0K3lcFtfqEAmY8_veG2G6FQuTqod_p0JMHFQ&t=U3ZHb3dvb2xjUllZT1hMcnpXbUoxVE81RHlPOGdBbUQyMW1pQ0lsNUh3ND0%3D&u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2VhdHRsZS5nb3YvdXRpbGl0aWVzL25laWdoYm9yaG9vZC1wcm9qZWN0cy93YXRlci1vdXRhZ2Vz&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for more information on affected properties.  

"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 ]"." 

"*If you operate an apartment, hotel, or business:*  "

When managing a project of this size, we collaborate with SPU to inform properties affected by major water shutoffs. These notifications are sent before the work and include specific time frames. However, we may need to contact you immediately for smaller shutoffs, connections, or emergencies. Please email RapidRide@seattle.gov with the best contact person for your property, along with their contact information. This way, we can ensure you’re informed promptly. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to improve our community!  

Closures at E Newton St, E Howe St, and E Blaine St 
Map of the closures at E Newton St, E Howe St, and E Blaine St.  

"Map of the closures at E Newton St, E Howe St, and E Blaine St.  "

Throughout April, we will temporarily close E Newton St, E Howe St, and E Blaine St between Eastlake Ave E and Franklin Ave E. Each street should expect one weeklong closure so crews can install new catch basins and inlets. During these closures, we will shift traffic to the west side of Eastlake Ave E around the work areas on the east side of the street. Once work is finished, we will temporarily patch the road with asphalt and reopen it for vehicle traffic.   

Please note that the dates below are subject to change based on construction progress.

Approximate closure dates: 


* E Blaine St: Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18 

* E Howe St: Monday, April 21 to Friday, April 25 

* E Newton St: Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2 

Stormwater Work on Fairview Ave N 
Crews open sections of the road on Fairview Ave N.

"Crews open sections of the road on Fairview Ave N.  "

We are upgrading the stormwater system on Fairview Ave N, between Yale Ave N and Valley St. You can expect temporary lane closures and signs directing vehicles around construction zones. We anticipate finishing this work within the next three weeks. Afterward, crews will temporarily patch the road and reopen it for traffic. 

Filling Potholes along Eastlake Ave E 

When working on a project of this size, we do our best to address public infrastructure concerns in the construction area. Recently, residents have informed us of potholes along Eastlake Ave E, which our crews are actively filling. These small adjustments can significantly improve traffic flow. We appreciate the Eastlake community for bringing public infrastructure issues to our attention, and we are committed to addressing them as they arise. If you have any concerns, please feel free to notify us at RapidRide@seattle.gov. 

Construction and Online Drop-In Sessions

Thank you for stopping by our online drop-in sessions! We enjoy connecting with business owners and community members every week.

You can join us on T*hursdays between 2 and 3 PM*. Feel free to join our discussion anytime during the hour-long session to ask your questions in the way that makes you most comfortable. You can leave your camera off, type your questions in the chat, or listen as others ask questions about the project.

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!

*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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