5th Ave NE and Banner Way NE
Project Overview
We’re making the intersection of 5th Ave NE and Banner Way NE safer and easier to use for everyone. Right now, it’s a complex four-way stop, which can be hard to navigate for people walking, biking, and driving. In 2027, we’ll add a full traffic signal and make other changes to improve safety and accessibility for everyone.
Project elements include
- Full traffic signal
- Lighting
- Crosswalks
- Curb ramps
- New turning restrictions (scroll down for more information)
- “No Turn on Red” signs
- Protected bike lanes:
- Northbound and southbound on 5th Ave NE between NE 80th St and NE 76th St
- Southbound on Banner Way NE between NE 80th St and NE 76th St
Design
Turning Restrictions
We're introducing turning restrictions to make the intersection of 5th Ave NE and Banner Way NE safer and easier to use. These changes will help reduce confusion, improve traffic flow, and make the intersection work better for everyone.
Here’s what’s changing:
- No right turns from southbound 5th Ave NE.
- No left turns from southeast-bound Banner Way NE.
See below for examples of how you can get around once these changes are made.
Funding
This project is funded by the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy. To learn more, visit seattle.gov/transportation/levy.
What to expect during construction
We expect to build this project in 2027. During construction, you can expect:
- Crews working from 7 AM to 5 PM, usually on weekdays but sometimes on weekends
- Noise, vibration, dust, and debris
- Temporary “No Parking” signs at least 72 hours before construction starts
- Construction materials and parking impacts near the work sites
- Crosswalk and sidewalk closures, and detours for people walking and biking
- Temporary traffic lane changes
- Changes in construction schedules due to weather or the availability of work crews and/or materials