E Marginal Way S Paving and Safety Improvements
Updated March 2025
What's Happening Now?
We are repaving E Marginal Way S in Georgetown. The project will maintain and modernize the street while making it safer too. We are designing the project this year. Construction could start as soon as late 2026. We will share our plans and gather community feedback throughout project design this year.
You can sign up for email updates about the project. We will share more information about the project throughout the year.
Project Overview
We’re repaving E Marginal Way S from 1st Ave S to the Seattle/Tukwila city line, south of 16th Ave S. This section of E Marginal Way S connects the Georgetown, South Park, Delridge, and Highland Park neighborhoods. It is used by Metro bus routes 60 & 124. It is an important street for trucks that go to the Port of Seattle terminals, rail yards, industrial businesses, and Downtown Seattle. It also connects people biking between Tukwila, Downtown, and West Seattle.
Project improvements include:
- Repaving and modernizing E Marginal Way S
- Building new accessible curb ramps
- Improving drainage
We’re also evaluating making improvements for people walking, biking, and taking the bus. This could include improved sidewalks, bike lanes, bus stops, or crossings. We are reviewing recommendations from past planning efforts such as the Georgetown Mobility Study and the Seattle Transportation Plan. We've heard from the community that safety is a top priority. People want safer crossings on East Marginal Way, bike lanes that are separated from cars, and for bike lanes to connect to other nearby bike paths.
Schedule
Planning (complete): We developed the initial plan for paving and street repairs.
Design (in progress): We are designing the project. The project will address community priorities, repair the street, and improve safety. We will share our plans and gather community feedback throughout design.
Construction: We will work with the community to understand their needs. We will share information about the construction schedule and activities.
Funding
This project is funded by the voter-approved 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy. To learn more, visit seattle.gov/transportation/levy. It is also partially funded through a Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Preservation Grant.
Project Library
We'll post project materials such as flyers, factsheets, and community presentations when they are available.
Nearby Projects
We’re coordinating with nearby design projects and existing projects in the neighborhood. Learn more about nearby projects by visiting their websites linked below: