N 130th St – Bitter Lake to Haller Lake Mobility Improvements

Updated May 15, 2026

What's Happening Now?

We’re preparing for the next phase of design and will host community events where you can meet the project team, ask questions, and share your feedback. Stay tuned for event dates and project updates later this month.

Upcoming Drilling Work

Starting as soon as Monday, May 18 and lasting for up to 3 weeks, crews will drill holes in the street at multiple locations (see map below). This work requires temporary impacts to vehicle lanes, bike lanes, and sidewalks. East/west travel is maintained for people driving and biking with lane shifts around work sites. Be alert for signage and crews when traveling through the area. More details on what to expect are below.

Drilling Locations

Location 1: East side of Greenwood Ave N near N 134th St
Location 2: East side of Greenwood Ave N near N 130th St
Location 3: South side of N 130th St near Dayton Ave N
Location 4: South side of N 130th St near Evanston Ave N
Location 5: North side of N 130th St at North Park Ave N (between Linden Ave N and Fremont Ave N)
Location 6: Northwest corner of N 130th St and Aurora Ave N
Location 7: Northeast corner of N 130th St and Aurora Ave N
Location 8: South side of N 130th St at Ashworth Ave N
Location 9: South side of N 130th St at Meridian Ave N
Location 10: North side of N 130th St on Corliss Ave N
Location 11: 1st Ave NE south of NE 130th St
Location 12: North side of N 130th St near 3rd Ave NE

What to Expect

WHEN: Beginning Monday, May 18 for up to three weeks. Working hours are Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM
WHERE: N 130th St and side streets between Palatine Ave N and 3rd Ave N. See the above map for drilling locations.
East / west vehicle lanes maintained with lane shifts and flaggers (as needed)
Temporary bike lane shifts around active work sites
Temporary sidewalk closures with signed detours
Temporary bus stop relocations
Temporary parking restrictions. Be alert for “no parking” signs in the area.
Side street closures with detours, as needed
Noise, dust, and vibrations from the drill equipment

Project overview

We are making safety and mobility improvements on N 130th St between Palatine Ave N and I-5 to connect people to Sound Transit's future Pinehurst Station (formerly the NE 130th St Infill Station) and help them get around the neighborhood. Sound Transit anticipates that 90% of light rail riders will get to the Pinehurst Station by walking, rolling, biking, or taking transit, and these improvements will create a better environment for all travelers. This project includes a new street design with protected bike lanes, sidewalk repairs, new accessible curb ramps, and new street trees. We are also supporting new bus service in the area with upgraded and relocated bus stops, a full street reconstruction for heavier bus and freight vehicles, and other bus priority features.

Project Goals

Create a safe and comfortable environment for people walking, biking, rolling, or taking transit to Sound Transit's future Pinehurst Station (formerly the NE 130th St Infill Station) and around the neighborhood
Reduce serious injury and fatal crashes
Improve bus reliability, passenger experience, and pavement quality to support new bus service

Project Elements

New street design with protected bike lanes in each direction, a center turn lane, and one vehicle lane in each direction*
Pavement reconstruction to support heavier bus and freight vehicles and increased bus service in the area
New crossings for people walking, rolling, and biking
Connections to future Neighborhood Greenways
Upgraded and relocated bus stops
Protected bike lanes at sidewalk level from Greenwood Ave N to 1st Ave NE, with bike signals in select locations (connects to the protected bike lanes east of 1st Ave NE installed by the NE 130th St & NE 125th St Mobility and Safety project)
Improved sidewalks with curbs and accessible curb ramps
Planting strips with street trees
Drainage and stormwater improvements

* Street design varies in some locations to accommodate intersection operations and space constraints.

SDOT is coordinating with Sound Transit and King County Metro to make these improvements and increase transit access in the area. In addition to Sound Transit’s new light rail service, King County Metro is planning new bus service to support access to the future Pinehurst Station (formerly the NE 130th St Infill Station).

Project Design

The following cross sections show the typical street design at various locations. We will share additional graphics that show intersection designs and other project elements in the future.

N 130th St: Greenwood Ave N to Linden Ave N

N 130th St: Linden Ave N to Aurora Ave N

N 130th St: Aurora Ave N to 1st Ave NE

Schedule

Planning (complete): We built on previous planning and community engagement work done in the area to create a set of improvements that responds to community priorities for accessing the future Pinehurst Station (formerly the NE 130th St Infill Station). See Project Background for more information.

Design (in progress): We created a preliminary design and are gathering feedback from the community. We will host community drop-in sessions and other activities throughout design for the community to meet with the project team, share feedback, and ask questions. Be sure to sign up for email updates to learn about upcoming community events and get the latest news.

Construction (as soon as 2028): When construction starts, we’ll share the schedule, upcoming activities, and expected impacts.

Please note that design and construction timelines are subject to change.

Funding

This project is funded by the Seattle Transit Measure, 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy, and a Federal Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant.

Project Background

This project is the result of multiple planning and community engagement processes to create connections to the future Pinehurst Station (formerly the NE 130th St Infill Station) and around the neighborhood. Sound Transit expects 3,300-3,700 daily riders at this station with 90% arriving by walking, biking, rolling, or taking transit.

Through two studies related to the upcoming N 130th St and N 148th St light rail stations (below), we heard from neighbors about priorities for improving safety and accessibility in their neighborhood. As a result, we identified a set of safety and mobility improvements that will help neighbors get to/from the light rail station and around their neighborhood.

NE 130th St & Shoreline South/NE 148th Stations: Multimodal Access Study: We worked with community members on a study of areas around two new light rail stations. The community identified key priorities for improvements, including:
- Upgrade sidewalks, bike facilities, and street crossings in neighborhoods near the future light rail stations
- Provide walking and biking connections along NE 130th St and NE 145th St
130th and 145th Station Area Planning: The Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD) led a planning effort to get community feedback for the 130th & 145th (now N 148th St) Light Rail Station areas. This process brought together community members, City of Seattle staff, and other public agencies to talk about the changes these new light rail stations will bring to the region. We heard from the community about the need for:
- Improved safety for people walking and biking in the area
- Improved connections to surrounding neighborhoods and light rail stations
- Better east/west bus connections from adjacent neighborhoods to the light rail station
- Bus stop upgrades for connecting routes to the light rail station

Project Documents

Project flyer (February 2025)