Burke-Gilman Trail Extension Projects

Updated September 12, 2008

Burke-Gilman Trail repair to begin in northeast Seattle SEATTLE- SDOT crews plan to begin repairs to the Burke-Gilman Trail early next week, starting at 40th Avenue NE. Paving crews estimate that work at 40th Avenue NE will take approximately two weeks, but expect to have a more accurate estimate once the work begins. Bicyclists will need to dismount and walk around the construction area. When finished at 40th Avenue NE, the crews will move to a location near Princeton Avenue NE, and then continue northward to other locations ending at NE 145th Street. The work is required because tree roots have pushed the pavement up at several locations on the trail, causing a rough ride and a potential hazard for cyclists and pedestrians. Bridging the Gap transportation initiative funds, approved by Seattle voters, will pay for this project. In a separate project, a contractor working for the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation plans to soon begin repairing the Burke-Gilman Trail overpass at NE 45th Place. The start date will be determined once the required materials arrive. The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $8 billion transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect the city with the region.

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Background

The Burke-Gilman Trail is one of the most heavily used bicycling facilities in Seattle. The western most terminus of the trail is currently at 11th Avenue NW in Ballard. The trail continues east to City limits and beyond. Seattle Department of Transportation currently has three projects that will extend the pedestrian and bicycle corridor all the way to Golden Gardens Park.

The first two Burke-Gilman Extension projects will construct sections of the Burke-Gilman Trail in Ballard from the Ballard Locks to Golden Gardens Park. The first section, completed in 2005, starts at the Ballard Locks and continues to NW 60th Street. The second section, to follow, starts at NW 60th Street and continues north to Golden Gardens Park. In anticipation of the trail coming to the intersection of Seaview Ave NW and Seaview Place NW, the trail head was constructed first, separate from the trail construction.

In addition, Seattle Department of Transportation has completed a technical design study of bicycle and pedestrian route options for what is commonly referred to as "The Missing Link". The "Missing Link" refers to the area in the South Ballard transportation corridor between 11th Ave NW and the Ballard Locks. Currently, the Burke-Gilman Trail's western terminus is at the corner of 11th Ave NW and NW 45th St in Ballard.


Projects

Ballard Locks to NW 60th Street (.7 miles)
NW 60th Street to Golden Gardens Park (1 mile)
Ballard Corridor Design Study (11th Avenue NW to Ballard Locks)


Meeting Notices

The pre-construction public meeting will be held:
July 16th, 6 p.m., at the Ballard Branch of the Seattle Public Library
5614 22nd Ave. NW

The Groundbreaking Event will be held:
July 19th, 10 a.m., at Golden Gardens Park
west side of the intersection of Seaview Avenue NW and Seaview Place NW

March 9, 2006 Open House:
Learn about improvements planned for the Burke-Gilman Trail at the intersection of Seaview Ave NW and Seaview Place NW.

   Thursday, March 9, 2006
   6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Click here for more information about the intersection of Seaview Ave NW and Seaview Place NW

Click here to view photos from the July 25, 2005 Completion Event for Burke-Gilman Trail from the Ballard Locks to NW 60th St.

November 4, 2005
Burke-Gilman Trail Locks To NW 60th Construction Community Meeting November 4th

Past News Releases

News Release: Burke-Gilman Trail and Ship Canal Trail to Close under the Fremont Bridge Approaches

Burke-Gilman Trail and Ship Canal Trail to Close under the Fremont Bridge Approaches, Sept. 9, 2005

SDOT Hosts Open House in Ballard on November 19, 2002

October 2, 2002 Update

October 1, 2002 Update


For more information about the NW 60th to Golden Gardens segment of the trail, please contact Diana Holloway, Project Manager, Seattle Department of Transportation, (206) 684-3970, or by e-mail, Diana.Holloway@seattle.gov.

For more information about the Locks to NW 60th segment of the trail, please contact walkandbike@seattle.gov or (206) 684-7583.

For more information about the 11th Ave NW to Locks (Missing Link) of the trail, please contact Kirk T. Jones, Project Manager, Seattle Department of Transportation, (206) 615-0862, or by Internet e-mail, KirkT.Jones@seattle.gov.