Last updated: 12:16 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2013 

This webpage contains information about WSDOT construction projects affecting vehicle or pedestrian traffic on I-5, SR 99, I-5/I-90 interchange, SR 519 and city streets through downtown Seattle and SODO. The information on this page could change without notice.

Last update: 10:17 a.m., 4/4
I-5: Spokane Street Interchange Vicinity Special Bridge Repair

This week:

• Friday, April 5 – the morning of Monday, April 8 – Crews will close up to three of five left lanes on northbound I-5 between South Albro Place and South Spokane Street from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. On Saturday and Monday, crews will close up to four lanes between midnight and 4 a.m. to set up and take down concrete barriers.
• Friday, April 5 – the morning of Monday, April 8 – The Swift Avenue South on-ramp to northbound I-5 will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.

Next week:

• Friday, April 12 - the morning of Monday, April 15 - The lower Spokane Street and the Spokane Street Viaduct ramps to northbound I-5 and Columbian Way will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
• Friday, April 12 - Up to two lanes of southbound I-5 will be closed between the South Forest Street exit and the Spokane Street interchange from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday.  The South Forest Street exit also will be closed.
• Saturday, April 13 - Up to two lanes of southbound I-5 will be closed between the South Forest Street exit and the Spokane Street interchange from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.The South Forest Street exit also will be closed.
• Sunday, April 14 - Up to two lanes of southbound I-5 will be closed between the South Forest Street exit and the Spokane Street interchange from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday.The South Forest Street exit also will be closed.

Last update: 11:16 a.m., 4/4
SR 520: Bridge Replacement and HOV Program

Looking ahead:

• Friday, April 19 – Monday, April 22 – SR 520 will be closed between Montlake Boulevard and I-405 from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.

Last update: 10:52 a.m., 4/1
SR 99: Spokane Street Overcrossing project

Long-term closures:

• Until June 2014– Southbound SR 99 is reduced to one lane from the West Seattle Bridge to South Nevada Street.
• Until June 2014 – Northbound SR 99 is reduced to two lanes starting at South Idaho Street.

Last update: 9:30 a.m., 4/1  
SR 99 Tunnel Project
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Long-term closures:

• Sixth Avenue North is closed between Thomas and Republican streets for construction at the north portal of the SR 99 tunnel. Sixth Avenue North will reopen after the tunnel opens to traffic.
• Harrison Street is closed between Aurora Avenue North and Broad Street for construction at the north portal of the SR 99 tunnel. Harrison Street will reopen after the tunnel opens to traffic.
• Republican Street is closed between Aurora Avenue North and Sixth Avenue North for construction at the north portal of the SR 99 tunnel. Republican Street will reopen after the tunnel opens to traffic. 

This week:

• Thursday, April 4 – The intersection of Sixth Avenue North and Thomas Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Next week:

• Monday, April 8 – Tuesday, April 9 – The parking lane on the east side of Sixth Avenue will be closed between Denny and John streets from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
• Wednesday, April 10 – Friday, April 12 - The parking lane on the west side of Sixth Avenue will be closed between Denny and John streets from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.

Sewer Survey Work
These closures are part of a moving operation that will occur between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the dates show below. These closures will not take place at the same time and will move from location to location each night.

Tuesday, April 9 – Thursday, April 11

• The northbound left lane of SR 99/Aurora Avenue North will be closed between Harrison and Republican streets. This closure will not start until two hours after the end of the Mariners game.
• Flaggers will alternate a single lane of traffic on Harrison Street between Dexter Avenue North and SR 99.

Looking ahead:

• Monday, April 15 – Thursday, April 18 – A southbound travel and curb lane will be close on Sixth Avenue between John and Thomas streets from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.

Last update: 9:31 a.m., 4/2
SR 99: Aurora Bridge Seismic Retrofit
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• No closures are scheduled. 

Last update: 10:11 a.m., 4/1
City of Seattle: Mercer East Phase I
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Long-term closures:

• Through summer 2013 - Valley Street will be closed between Fairview Avenue North and Westlake Avenue North. Terry Avenue North will be closed to th Access to Lake Union Park will be maintained via Fairview Avenue North and Valley Street.
• Through July 2013– Broad Street will be closed between Westlake Avenue North and Ninth Avenue North.
• Through summer 2013- Northbound Terry Avenue North will be restricted to local access only between Mercer Street and Valley Street.
• Through July 2013 – Westlake Avenue North will be closed between Valley Street and Aloha Street.

This week:

• Wednesday, April 3 – Friday, April 5 - The two right lanes of westbound Mercer Street will be closed between Boren Avenue North and Terry Avenue North from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.

Last update: 8:30 a.m., 3/23
City of Seattle: Mercer West Phase II   
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• No closures are scheduled.

Last update: 9:30 a.m., 3/28
Seattle City Light - various projects

This week:

• No closures are scheduled.  

Last update: 9:39 a.m., 4/1
City of Seattle: SDOT Maintenance/street use permits 

This week:

• No closures are scheduled. 

Last update: 9:44 a.m., 4/4
Private construction: Vulcan - Project at Sixth Avenue North and John Street

Long-term closures

• Until further notice: The east sidewalk on Sixth Avenue North between John Street and Denny way will be closed from the mid-block north to John Street.
• Until further notice -- The south sidewalk on John Street between Aurora Avenue North and Sixth Avenue North will be closed from the alley to Sixth Avenue North.
• Until further notice – The south sidewalk and parking strip on John Street between Aurora Avenue North and Sixth Avenue North is closed from the alley to Sixth Avenue North.  

This week:

• Monday, April 1 – Saturday, April 6 – The alley between John Street and Denny Way will be partially blocked and closed at the south end from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
• Monday, April 1 – Saturday, April 6 – Sixth Avenue North between John Street and Denny Way will be partially blocked from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Next week:

• Monday, April 8 – Saturday, April 13 – The alley between John Street and Denny Way will be partially blocked and closed at the south end from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
• Monday, April 8 – Saturday, April 13 – Sixth Avenue North between John Street and Denny Way will be partially blocked from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Looking ahead:

• Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 – The alley between John Street and Denny Way will be partially blocked and closed at the south end from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
• Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 – Sixth Avenue North between John Street and Denny Way will be partially blocked from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
  

Last update: 8:41 a.m., 4/4
Private construction: SRM Development

Long-term closures:

• Through March 2012 – The south sidewalk will be closed and parking will be restricted around the clock on John Street between the alley and Taylor Avenue North.
• Through March 2012 – The west sidewalk will be closed and parking will be restricted around the clock on Taylor Avenue North between Denny Way and John Street.

This  week:

• Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5 - Taylor Avenue North will be closed between Denny Way and John Street from 7 a.m. until the end of the concrete pour that day.

Next week:

• Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 - Taylor Avenue North will be closed between Denny Way and John Street from 7 a.m. until the end of the concrete pour that day.

Looking ahead:

• Friday, April 19 - Taylor Avenue North will be closed between Denny Way and John Street from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. or the end of the concrete pour that day.

Last update: 10:18 a.m. 4/1
Private construction: JTM

This week:

• Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5 – The right lane of SR 99/Aurora Avenue North will be closed between Ward Street and Highland Drive from 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

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Last update: 10:23 a.m., 4/4
SR 99 Tunnel Project
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Long-term closures:

• Permanently closed - Parking beneath the viaduct between South King Street and Madison Street. 

This week:

• Monday, April 1 – Thursday, April 4 – The left travel and parking lane of Fifth Avenue will be closed between Battery and Wall streets from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.
• Saturday, April 6 – Sunday, April 7 – The right travel and parking lane on Union Street will be closed between First and Second avenues from 9 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday.
• Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7 – The right travel and curb lane of Virginia Street will be closed between First and Second avenues from 9 a.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Sewer Survey Work
This work is a moving operation that will occur between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the dates show below. These closures will not take place at the same time and will move from location to location each night.

Wednesday, April 3 - Thursday, April 4

• The center lane of Fifth Avenue will be closed between Bell and Wall streets.
• The center lane of Fourth Avenue will be closed between Blanchard and Wall streets.
• The left lanes of northbound and southbound Third Avenue will be closed between Bell and Battery streets.

Next week:

• Tuesday, April 9 – Thursday, April 11 – The right parking/bus lane of Second Avenue will be closed between Virginia and Lenora streets from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
• Wednesday, April 10 – A southbound lane of First Avenue will be closed between University and Union streets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Thursday, April 11 – One lane of First Avenue will be closed in each direction between Pine and Stewart streets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sewer Survey Work
These closures are part of a moving operation that will occur between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the dates show below. These closures will not take place at the same time and will move from location to location each night.

Monday, April 8 – Wednesday, April 10

• The bike lane on South King Street will be closed in the vicinity of Railroad Way South. This closure will not start until two hours after the end of the Mariners game.

Tuesday, April 9 –Thursday, April 11

• Post Alley will be closed between Union and University streets.
• Parking will be closed on both sides of Western Avenue between Union and University streets. This closure will not start until two hours after the end of the Mariners game.
• The center lane of Second Avenue will be closed between Virginia and Lenora streets.
• Two left lanes and the left parking lane of Second Avenue will be closed between Stewart and Virginia streets.
• The left travel and parking lane  on Columbia Street will be closed between Post and Western avenues. This closure will not start until two hours after the end of the Mariners game.

Looking ahead:

• Monday, April 15 – The right lane and sidewalk of northbound First Avenue will be closed between Union and Pike streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 16 – The right lane and sidewalk of southbound First Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Last update: 11:49 a.m. 4/4 
City of Seattle: First Hill Streetcar 

Long-term closures

• Through fall 2013 – South Jackson is reduced to one lane in each direction between Fifth Avenue South and 14th Avenue South around the clock.

This week:

• Monday, April 1 – Thursday, April 4 – Yesler Way will be reduced to one westbound lane between 12th Avenue to Boren Avenue from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.
• Friday, April 5 – Monday, April 8 – The intersection of 12th Avenue South and Yesler Way will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday.
• Saturday, April 6 – Saturday, April 13 - The south side of the intersection of South Jackson Street and Seventh Avenue South will be closed around the clock from 7 a.m. Saturday, April 6 to 6 a.m. Saturday, April 13.
• Saturday, April 6 – Saturday, April 13 – The eastbound right lane of South Jackson Street will be closed between Sixth Avenue South and Maynard Avenue South from 7 a.m. Saturday, April 6 to 6 a.m. Saturday, April 13.

Next week:

• Saturday, April 13 – Saturday, April 20 - The south side of the intersection of South Jackson Street and Maynard Avenue South will be closed around the clock from 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 until 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.
• Saturday, April 13 – Saturday, April 20 - The eastbound right lane of South Jackson Street will be closed around the clock between Maynard Avenue South and Eighth Avenue South from 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 until 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

Looking ahead:

• Starting Saturday, April 20 – South Jackson Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Occidental Avenue South and Second Avenue South around the clock starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

Last update: 9:38 a.m., 4/4
City of Seattle: Elliott Bay Seawall
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Long-term closures:

• Friday, April 5 - Memorial Day Weekend – Alaskan Way will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Virginia and Pike streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. 

Last update: 9:51 a.m., 4/4 
City of Seattle: Seattle City Light

• Through mid-April – The westbound right lane of James Street will be closed between Second and Third avenues around-the-clock.

Last update: 10:23 a.m. 4/4
City of Seattle: Maintenance and Street Use Permits

Long-term closures:

• Until further notice - One southbound lane, and the southbound curb lane and sidewalk will be closed on Elliot Avenue North between Clay and Cedar streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.
• Until further notice – The right lane of southbound Western Avenue will be closed around the clock between Columbia Street and Yesler Way.
• Until further notice – South Jackson Street is reduced to one lane in each direction between Second and Third avenues from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

This week:

• No additional closures are scheduled.

Looking ahead:

• Tuesday, April 16 – Friday, April 19 – The right travel and curb lanes on eastbound Yesler Way between Second and Third avenues will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Last update: 11:45 a.m. 4/4
Private construction: Bosa Development

• Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5 – The southbound left lane of Fifth Avenue from Bell to Battery streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Parking will be restricted.
• Monday, April 1 – Saturday, April 6 – The westbound right lane and bike lane of Bell Street between Sixth and Fifth avenues will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
• Monday, April 1 – Saturday, April 6 – The northbound left lane of Sixth Avenue between Bell and Battery streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Parking will be restricted.

Next week:

• Monday, April 8 – Friday, April 12 – The southbound left lane of Fifth Avenue from Bell to Battery streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Parking will be impacted.
• Monday, April 8 – Saturday, April 13– The westbound right lane and bike lane of Bell Street between Sixth and Fifth avenues will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
• Monday, April 8 – Saturday, April 13– The northbound left lane of Sixth Avenue between Bell and Battery streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Parking will be impacted.
  

Looking ahead:

• Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 19 – The southbound left lane of Fifth Avenue from Bell to Battery streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Parking will be impacted.
• Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20– The westbound right lane and bike lane of Bell Street between Sixth and Fifth avenues will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
• Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20– The northbound left lane of Sixth Avenue between Bell and Battery streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Parking will be impacted.
  

Last update: 10:03 a.m., 4/1
South Holgate to South King Street Viaduct Replacement Project – Stage 3
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This week:

• No closures are scheduled.

Last update:  12:11 p.m., 4/4
I-5: Spokane Street Interchange Vicinity Special Bridge Repair
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This week:

• Friday, April 5 – the morning of Monday, April 8 – Crews will close up to three of five left lanes on northbound I-5 between South Albro Place and South Spokane Street from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. On Saturday and Monday, crews will close up to four lanes between midnight and 4 a.m. to set up and take down concrete barriers.
• Friday, April 5 – the morning of Monday, April 8 – The Swift Avenue South on-ramp to northbound I-5 will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.

Next week:

• Friday, April 12 - the morning of Monday, April 15 - The lower Spokane Street and the Spokane Street Viaduct ramps to northbound I-5 and Columbian Way will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
• Friday, April 12 - Up to two lanes of southbound I-5 will be closed between the South Forest Street exit and the Spokane Street interchange from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday. The South Forest Street exit also will be closed.
• Saturday, April 13 - Up to two lanes of southbound I-5 will be closed between the South Forest Street exit and the Spokane Street interchange from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.The South Forest Street exit also will be closed.
• Sunday, April 14 - Up to two lanes of southbound I-5 will be closed between the South Forest Street exit and the Spokane Street interchange from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday.The South Forest Street exit also will be closed.

Last update: 9:32 a.m., 4/1
SR 99: Spokane Street Overcrossing

Long-term closures:

• Until June 2014 – Southbound SR 99 is reduced to one lane from the West Seattle Bridge to South Nevada Street.  
• Until further notice – Drivers can expect shoulder closures on East Marginal Way South between South Nevada Street and Duwamish Avenue South from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

Last update: 9:50 a.m., 3/25
City of Seattle: Seattle City Light

• Until further notice – Drivers can expect occasional around-the-clock lane closures on South Holgate Street between First Avenue South and Fourth Avenue South on weekdays.

Last update: 11:39 a.m. 4/4
City of Seattle: SDOT Maintenance/Street Use Permits

This week:

• Thursday, April 4 – Friday, April 5 – A northbound lane on First Avenue South will be closed at South Holgate Street from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.
• Saturday, April 6 – A northbound lane on Fourth Avenue South at Spokane Street and the right lane of the eastbound Spokane Street viaduct off-ramp will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Next week:

• Monday, April 8 – Friday, April 12 - A northbound lane on First Avenue South will be closed at South Holgate Street from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.

Last update: 10:31 a.m., 4/1
Private construction: SODO Builders

• No closures are scheduled.

Last update: 9:30 a.m., 4/4
WSDOT Maintenance

Next week:

• Thursday, April 11 - Drivers can expect intermittent closures lasting up to 30 minutes of the SR 520 Bridge from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m.  
• Thursday, April 11 - The left lane of eastbound I-90 will be closed at I-5 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Last update: 10:30 a.m., 4/4
I-5 express lanes schedule   
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This week:

• There are no changes to the regular schedule.

Last update: 10:30 a.m., 4/4
I-90 express lanes schedule
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This week:

• Saturday, April 6 – Monday, April 8 - Express lanes will be westbound from 7 a.m. Saturday until 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Next week:

• Monday, April 8 - Express lanes will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lanes will be eastbound after the closure.

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Tuesday, April 2

• Sounders FC vs. Santos Laguna, CenturyLink Field, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3

• Rihanna concert, KeyArena, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 8

• Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, Safeco Field, 7:10 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9

• Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, Safeco Field, 7:10 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10

• Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, Safeco Field, 7:10 p.m.

Thursday, April 11

• Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, Safeco Field, 7:10 p.m.

Friday, April 12

• Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, Safeco Field, 7:10 p.m.

Saturday, April 13

• Sounders FC vs. New England, CenturyLink Field, 1 p.m.
• Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, Safeco Field, 6:10 p.m.
• Rat City Rollergirls, 5:30 p.m., KeyArena

Sunday, April 14

• Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, Safeco Field, 1:10 p.m.
• Pacific Northwest Ballet, McCaw Hall, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  

Tuesday, April 16

• Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers, Safeco Field, 7:10 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17

• Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers, Safeco Field, 7:10 p.m.

Thursday, April 18

• Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers, Safeco Field, 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 20

• AMA Supercross, CenturyLink Field, 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 21

• Chris Tomlin concert, KeyArena, 7 p.m.
• Pacific Northwest Ballet, McCaw Hall, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.