RapidRide J Line

Image shows onlookers watching as the team creates new curbs and sidewalks in the University District. 

University District Construction

Driveway and alley closures on Roosevelt Way NE and NE 43rd St   

Starting on Friday, February 20, crews will install new sidewalks and driveways on the west side of Roosevelt Way NE and NE 43rd St, near Trinity Apartments. We will start early at 4 PM on Friday evening. Starting early helps us to finish sooner to reduce late-night noise. We will demolish the sidewalk in front of the building's driveway, then pour new concrete that will set over the weekend. During this time, Trinity Apartments residents will not have access to their parking garage. We will reopen the parking garage before 6 AM on Monday morning. You should expect some construction noise during this work.   

The following weekend, crews will pave the ramps that lead to alleyways on NE 43rd St between 12th Ave NE and Roosevelt Way NE. This work will begin as early as 3 PM on Friday, February 27, with crews demolishing the ramps. We will pour new concrete over the weekend and reopen the area by Monday morning in time for trash pick-up.  

Image shows the team smoothing new concrete along Roosevelt Way NE.

Electrical work and sidewalk installation on Roosevelt Way NE and NE 42nd St

Crews have begun installing new underground electrical utilities at the intersection of Roosevelt Way NE and NE 43rd St. Once this work is complete, we’ll restore the sidewalk.  

The map above shows pick-up and drop-off locations, along with pedestrian detours, for accessing the UW Clinic during sidewalk construction. Click here to download a PDF of this map.

You will see us continuing to install new electrical wires and sidewalks on the west side of the intersection at Roosevelt Way NE and NE 42nd St near the UW Clinic. At least one southbound lane on Roosevelt Way NE will remain open during construction. However, as seen in the map above, we have closed part of the sidewalk near the UW Clinic. A path will be provided on the west side of Roosevelt Way NE.  If you are riding your bike, we ask that you dismount and walk through the construction area using this path. The UW Clinic shuttle drop-off and pick-up area will be located on the north side of NE 42nd St. A non-shuttle pick-up and drop-off area will be located on the south side of the street. Please follow all signs and directions from crews.  

Electrical and sidewalk work on NE 41st St 

Crews have started installing new electrical wiring and upgrading sidewalks on the south side of NE 41st St, between Roosevelt Way NE and 11th Ave NE. We will also be working on the southeast corner of NE 41st St and Roosevelt Way NE. This construction will require us to close the sidewalk on the south side of NE 41st St. Signage will guide you around the work area. 

Eastlake Construction

The map above shows where we are currently working in the Eastlake neighborhood. Click here to download a larger PDF of this map.

Electrical work along Eastlake Ave E   

As early as the week of February 23, we will build foundations for the poles that will carry the electrical wires needed to power RapidRide J Line buses. This work will take place on Eastlake Ave E between Fuhrman Ave E and E Shelby St. 

We will also begin installing underground electrical lines at the southwest corner of Eastlake Ave E and Harvard Ave E in preparation for the new RapidRide J Line bus shelter. To complete this work, crews will remove sections of sidewalk and dig several feet deep to access underground utilities. After the electrical work is finished, the sidewalk will be restored. 

To complete these construction activities safely, we will need to temporarily close sections of sidewalk and direct pedestrians around the work areas or to the opposite side of the street. Please follow all signs and directions from crews.   

Paving update along Eastlake Ave E  

The image shows the construction team creating new concrete street panels on Eastlake Ave E.

We are making significant progress building a new, smooth, long-lasting road along Eastlake Ave E. Our crews are actively demolishing, preparing, and pouring new concrete in many areas: 

• Between Harvard Ave E and E Shelby St: Crews are pouring new concrete on the west side of Eastlake Ave E through to the end of February. 
• Between E Shelby St and E Edgar St: As early as February 20, we will begin demolishing the east side of Eastlake Ave E. This will require us to shift traffic to the west side of the street. Please pay attention to all signage and flaggers when traveling on Eastlake Ave E.  
• Between E Edgar St and E Louisa St: We will continue demolition on the east side of Eastlake Ave E. We expect to start pouring concrete as early as February 20. For more information on King County Metro’s bus stop relocations during construction, we encourage you to we encourage you to visit their website, the Route 70 page, and sign up for Transit Alerts. 
• Between E Boston St and E Howe St: As early as February 19, we will begin demolishing the west side of Eastlake Ave E.   
• Between E Howe St and E Garfield St: We are demolishing the street on the west side of Eastlake Ave E. We expect to begin pouring concrete as soon as February 19.  

The image shows the team installing new concrete street panels opposite Eastlake Coffee.

Fairview Ave N Construction 

Utilities and sidewalk work on Fairview Ave N 

Crews are working in several places along Fairview Ave N to install new utilities and sidewalks. On the southeast corner of Aloha St and Fairview Ave N, we are installing drainage for rainwater and new electrical lines. This work requires crews to demolish the sidewalk and part of the street next to it. At the southeast corner of Valley St and Fairview Ave N, we are installing new electrical lines. 

You can expect work to continue for several weeks as we complete utility installation and sidewalk restoration in these areas. Signage will direct pedestrians to the other side of Fairview Ave N or to a safe route around the work area.  

Sidewalk work on Harrison St 

We will continue restoring the sidewalk for the bus shelter on the northeast corner of Harrison St and Fairview Ave N through mid-February. To maintain access to Fairview Market Hall’s southern entrance, we have installed a temporary ramp on the north side of Harrison St. 

Weekly Online Open House

Every Thursday from 2 to 3 PM, residents and business owners have joined our online open house to connect with the project team and have their questions answered. You can join these meetings 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!  

If you haven't used Microsoft Teams to engage with the project team, please view this tutorial. There is information available about how to use your camera, mute and unmute yourself, and chat with other meeting participants. We are also available to offer technical support during our drop-in session if you encounter any issues as well. We look forward to connecting with you! 

You can access the online meetings with the details below:
Meeting link 
Meeting ID: 237 305 138 093 
Passcode: mBSfNf

You can download a PDF that shows the upgrades this project will make by clicking this link.

We plan to upgrade from the existing Route 70 to the RapidRide service in 2027.

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