RapidRide J Line

Image shows a machine punching holes into the existing road surface so that it can be broken up and replaced with new, smoother, longer-lasting concrete.

University District Construction

Sidewalk demolition and electrical work on Roosevelt Way NE 

Our crews continue installing new electrical utilities and sidewalks at several locations along Roosevelt Way NE. 

On the west side of Roosevelt Way NE near NE 43rd St, underground utility installation is complete, and crews have begun restoring the sidewalk. Work in this area is expected to finish early next week. 

At the northwest and southwest corners of the Roosevelt Way NE and NE 43rd St intersection, crews will finish sidewalk restoration. To complete this work, NE 43rd St will remain closed between 9th Ave NE and Roosevelt Way NE. 

Crews are also working at the intersection of Roosevelt Way NE and NE 42nd St near the UW Clinic. We will remove the old sidewalk and perform electrical work on the southwest corner. This work is expected to start next week, followed by sidewalk installation in early February. Crews will then repeat the process on the southeast corner. 

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.

At least one southbound lane on Roosevelt Way NE will remain open during construction. However, as seen in the map above, we will need to close 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.  

Sidewalk work on NE 43rd St and NE 42nd St 

Throughout next week, crews will install new sidewalks on the south side of NE 43rd St between 11th Ave NE and 12th Ave NE. We will direct pedestrians to the north side of the street during this work.
 
We will also install new sidewalks at the northwest corner of 11th Ave NE and NE 42nd St. This work area will extend along the west side of 11th Ave NE, toward NE 45th St. We will maintain at least one lane of traffic along 11th Ave NE. Pedestrians will be detoured onto a path in the street, which will be separated from traffic by a barrier.  

Paving work on NE Campus Pkwy  

Image shows a map of detour onto NE 41St for people who normally make a left turn from Roosevelt Way NE onto NE Campus Parkway. Click here for a PDF of this map.

Crews have installed new electrical wires on the east side of the intersection at NE Campus Pkwy and Eastlake Ave NE. Next week, we will pour new pavement to restore the road. As shown in the map above, you are not able to make a left turn from southbound Roosevelt Way NE onto NE Campus Pwky during this work. Advanced signage will alert you before the detour onto NE 41st St to access NE Campus Pwky.   

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.

Nighttime electrical work at E Roanoke St and Eastlake Ave E 

Image shows the night work at E Roanoke St to insall electrical wires under the road.
 
Over the next week, crews expect to complete overnight work to install underground electrical wiring at the intersection of E Roanoke St and Eastlake Ave E. This work is taking place at night, from 7 PM to 6 AM, to minimize impacts on daytime traffic and TOPS K-8.  

You can expect some nighttime construction noise as crews finish installing new wires and restore the area with temporary pavement. When crews are working at night, our team will help guide northbound and southbound traffic through a single lane on Eastlake Ave E. They will also alternate eastbound and westbound traffic using a single lane on E Roanoke St. During the day, we will cover the work area with steel plates to provide access to traffic.   

Paving work along Eastlake Ave E  

We are making great 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 the beginning of February.
• Between E Boston St and E Howe St: We expect to begin pouring concrete on the east side of Eastlake Ave E as early as Monday, January 26.
• Between E Howe St and E Garfield St: As early as January 27, we will begin demolishing the street on the west side of Eastlake Ave E. This will require us to shift traffic to the east side of the street. Please pay attention to all signage and flaggers when traveling on Eastlake Ave E.

We are coordinating with property owners and residents to maintain driveway access. Traffic will be shifted to the opposite side of the street from where crews are working. 

Fairview Ave N Construction 

Electrical work on Fairview Ave N 

Crews are working in several places along Fairview Ave N to install new electrical infrastructure and sidewalks. We will continue to install new electrical lines at the northeast corner of Yale St and Fairview Ave N. Crews will also remove the sidewalk and begin trenching for electrical lines at the southeast corner of Valley St and Fairview Ave N. At both locations, we will direct pedestrians to the other side of Fairview Ave N or safely around the work area.

Sidewalk and electrical wiring on Harrison St 

Image shows the the team preparing to pour new concrete bus stop foundations for future RapidRide bus stop.

Our crews are working on the north side of Harrison St and Fairview Ave N to prepare for the RapidRide J Line bus shelter. Before the shelter can be installed later this year, crews must add new power supplies and then upgrade sidewalks and pedestrian ramps to provide better access to the new bus stop. 

We will continue restoring the sidewalk for the bus shelter on the northeast corner near Fairview Market Hall throughout next week. To maintain access to the building’s southern entrance, we have installed a temporary ramp on the north side of Harrison St. 

Image shows a temporary ramp created to provide all people with access to local businesses. 

We also plan to pave the street on the north side of Harrison St this weekend. Crews expect to demolish the street on Saturday, pave on Sunday, and reopen the street by the end of the day on Monday, January 26, after the concrete cures. During this time, at least one lane will remain open in each direction. However, you can expect some delays when traveling near the work zone. Please follow all signs and directions from crews.  

Street paving at Boren Ave and Virginia St 

As early as January 31, crews will pave the southeast corner of the intersection at Boren Ave and Virginia St. This work will take place over the weekend, with crews demolishing the street on Saturday and pouring new concrete on Sunday. 

During this work, the sidewalk and the traffic lanes closest to the corner will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area, and at least one lane in each direction will remain open. We expect to reopen all lanes by Monday, February 3. 

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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