RapidRide J Line

Image shows the construction team preparing to create the new concrete street surface on Eastlake Ave E near E Boston St. 

University District Construction

Paving and bus stop closure on Roosevelt Way NE :

We are demolishing and paving the west side of Roosevelt Way NE, between NE 41st St and NE 43rd St. One southbound traffic lane will remain open during this work, which is expected to last several weeks. If you are riding a bike, you may need to use the sidewalks in some areas during construction.

Our work on the west side of Roosevelt Way NE required us to relocate the UW Clinic’s shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off area to the north side of NE 42nd St. Click here to download a PDF that shows the change in the drop-off location. 

Electrical work and sidewalk installation on NE 43rd St 

We expect to finish installing new electrical systems and paving the sidewalk on the south side of NE 43rd St, between 12th Ave NE and Roosevelt Way NE, as early as December 5. NE 43rd St remains open to traffic, but pedestrians will be directed to use the sidewalks on the north side of the street.  

Electrical work and sidewalk installation on 11th Ave NE 

Crews will install new electrical lines and pour sidewalks on the east side of 11th Ave NE and NE 42nd St throughout next week. In early December, we will move to the northwest side of the intersection to repeat the process.  Traffic will be directed around the work area, and signs will guide pedestrians safely through the zone. 

Light pole foundation installation in the U District 

You may notice crews installing foundations for new light poles in the U District. This work will take place on NE 43rd St, Roosevelt Way NE, 11th Ave NE, and Eastlake Ave NE. To complete this work safely, we will need to temporarily close sections of the sidewalk and direct pedestrians around the work areas or to the opposite side of the street.  

Demolition and paving on Eastlake Ave NE 

Through the beginning of December, we will install temporary lighting, demolish, and pave the street on the east side of Eastlake Ave NE between 11th Ave NE and NE Campus Parkway. One northbound lane will remain open throughout construction. 

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.

Upcoming closure of northbound Eastlake Ave E between Harvard Ave E and E Allison St 

Map shows detour route for traffic between E Allison St and Harvard Ave E. 

As early as December 4, we will close the northbound lanes of Eastlake Ave E between Harvard Ave E and E Allison St. During this time, northbound traffic will be detoured east on E Allison St and north on Harvard Ave E before rejoining Eastlake Ave E just south of the University Bridge. Southbound lanes will remain open. More details about this detour will be shared soon. 

Image shows the intersection of E Allison St and Eastlake Ave E being prepared for new concrete

Paving work along Eastlake Ave E  

Our crews are actively demolishing, preparing, and repaving multiple sections of Eastlake Ave E: 

• Between Harvard Ave E and E Shelby St: Crews will continue pouring new concrete on the east side of the street through early December.
• Between E Boston St and E Howe St: Demolition on the east side of the street is underway. Paving in this area is expected to begin as early as December 1. To complete this work, we have closed the entrance to the east side of E Howe St from Eastlake Ave E. Driveways on E Howe St will remain accessible from Franklin Ave E.
• Between E Boston St and E Lynn St: As early as December 1, crews will begin demolishing the old concrete on the east side of Eastlake Ave E, starting at the south end of the block. You can expect increased noise, vibrations, and dust during this work. 

Image shows a traffic officer controlling traffic while we pour concrete in the early hours to avoid delays to travel during busy periods.

We’ll continue 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. 

Water main replacement on Eastlake Ave E 

Installation of the new water main and fire hydrants is in progress along the east side of Eastlake Ave E between E Edgar St and E Louisa St. We expect to complete this portion of the work by the end of December. Sidewalks will remain accessible throughout this work. 

We have also started working through the east side of the intersection at Eastlake Ave E and E Lousia St. To help reduce impacts on bus and parent drop-off and pick-up times at TOPS K-8, our work will take place between 9 AM and 2 PM. During these hours, traffic officers will alternate eastbound and westbound traffic through a single lane at the east entrance to E Louisa St. When crews are not working at the intersection, all traffic will be shifted to the west side of Eastlake Ave E.  The work in this area is expected to take at least a week to complete.

Fairview Ave N Construction 

Frontage road closure near Fairview Ave N and Yale Ave N 

Work is underway to install new communication utility systems on the west side of Fairview Ave N, along the frontage road between Aloha St and Yale Ave N. Crews will be working at the intersections of Yale Ave N, Fairview Pl N, and Aloha St. This work may mean that roads may close for short periods, or pedestrians may be directed to use other sidewalks. 

Installing drainage for storm water on Fairview Ave N   

Starting in the coming weeks, crews will install drainage upgrades on the east side of Fairview Ave N between Valley St and Roy St. This will help collect rainwater runoff and prevent debris from clogging underground pipes. To reduce impacts on daytime traffic, crews will demolish the roadway at night. We will provide details of the precise timing once the work is scheduled. 

Bus shelter foundation installation at Aloha St and Harrison St 

Crews are installing new bus shelter foundations at the northeast corner of Aloha St and Fairview Ave N. This work requires digging several feet deep, installing metal support bars, and pouring concrete for the shelter foundations. 

We have begun installing new bus shelter foundations at the southwest corner of Harrison St and Fairview Ave N. During this work, crews will access several underground electrical lines, which will involve sidewalk removal and trenching in the area. 

We will detour pedestrians to the opposite side of the street. Please follow all posted signs and directions from crews when traveling near the work zone. 

For more information on bus stop relocations during our road work, please visit King County Metro’s website. 

Weekly Online Open House

We encourage you to join fellow community members and our project team during our weekly online open house every Thursday between 2 and 3 p.m. Feel free to join our discussion anytime during the hour-long session to ask your questions in the way that makes you most comfortable. You can leave your camera off, type your questions in the chat, or simply listen as others share theirs.  

We want to ensure that those participating understand how to use Teams to engage with the project team. Please view this tutorial from Microsoft if you need assistance prior to our online drop-in sessions. 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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