NE 130th St & NE 125th St Mobility and Safety Project

Updated October 31, 2025

What's Happening Now?

Construction starts mid-November. We’ll share more information on upcoming work, our expected start date, and general schedule in the next few weeks. Sign up for email updates to get the latest construction and project news.

We plan to start work at the following locations:

Roosevelt Way NE/10th Ave NE/NE 125th St to start on the new roundabout (see below for information on traveling through this area during construction)
NE 125th St between 16th Ave NE and 17th Ave NE
NE 125th St between 20th Ave NE and 25th Ave NE

What to expect during construction:

Typical construction weekday working hours of 7AM – 5PM
Occasional night work. We will notify affected neighbors in advance of any night work.
Temporary impacts to sidewalks, travel lanes, and bike lanes. Detours will be signed, and flaggers will help people navigate through the area during active construction.
Temporary driveway closures. Pedestrian access to homes and businesses will be maintained, and we’ll contact affected properties in advance of closures. Closures typically last 48-72 hours at a time.
Noise, dust, and vibrations during working hours

If you own or manage a business, commercial building, or residential building in the area, please take our pre-construction surveyto let us know about your needs during construction. This information helps us plan for deliveries, garbage/recycling pickup, and anything else that may be affected by construction.

Roundabout Construction

We’ll start work on the new roundabout at 10th Ave NE and Roosevelt Way NE. When work begins, there will be street closures, detours, and temporary paths for people walking, biking, and rolling.

In general, you can expect:

1 vehicle lane in each direction for east/west travel
Closure of Roosevelt Way NE south of the Roosevelt Way NE / 10thAve NE / NE 125th St intersection. See below for a detour route.
“Local Access Only” restriction for northbound 10th Ave NE
An 8-ft barrier-separated shared-use path for walking, biking, and rolling on the north side of Roosevelt Way NE
A 4-ft barrier-separated walking path on the south side of Roosevelt Way NE

Roundabout construction area

Roosevelt Way NE and NE 125th St Intersection North/South detour map

Tree Removals

We plane to remove approximately 6 trees near Roosevelt Way NE and 10th Ave NE. These removals are needed to construct the roundabout. Any trees removed will be replaced according to City standards, and we plan to plant trees and landscaping in the roundabout area.

3rd Ave NE Speed Humps

Earlier this year, we met with neighbors who shared concerns about an increase in speeding on 3rd Ave NE between NE 130th St and NE 133rd St. While we have plans to redesign the intersection as part of this project, a near-term solution was needed. After doing a speed and traffic volume study, we determined that speed humps along 3rd Ave NE would help reduce speeds. Weather permitting, we plan to install the speed humps this Sunday, Nov. 2.

Translation services available

Translated project flyers are available in the Project Library section below and other materials can be translated upon request. Please let us know if you need translation or language services. You can call or write to us in any language.

Project Overview

Sound Transit is opening the Pinehurst Station in 2026 and expects 90% of daily riders to get to the station by walking, biking, rolling, or taking the bus. We’re making it safer and easier to get to the station and around your neighborhood with improved crossings, a new street design, traffic calming, curb-protected bike lanes, and upgraded/new bus stops. These improvements on NE 130th St, Roosevelt Way NE, and NE 125th St from 1st Ave NE to Lake City Way NE support our Vision Zero goals to prevent serious and fatal crashes.

Project Improvements

Safety

Safety redesign of the street to have 1 vehicle lane in each direction, protected bike lanes/facilities, and a center turn lane. This redesign will make it safer to make left turns and reduce conflicts between people driving and people walking, biking, or rolling.
Redesign of 3rd Ave NE & NE 130th St to “right out only” from 3rd Ave NE with a raised crossing for the shared-use path to prevent collisions and calm traffic
New roundabout at Roosevelt Way NE & 10th Ave NE to improve traffic flow and safety. The roundabout includes flashing crossing beacons and concrete curb protected bike lanes. Learn more about routing options when the roundabout opens.
Traffic calming with speed cushions (speed humps) and turn lane medians to prevent passing in some places
Upgraded intersections and signals to improve traffic flow and safety for all users

Walking, biking, and rolling

Raised 12-ft wide shared-use path for people walking, biking, and rolling on the north side of NE 130th St from 1st Ave NE to 5th Ave NE
2-way bike lane with concrete curb barriers on the north side of the street from 5th Ave NE to 8th Ave NE to transition people between the shared-use path and the directional bike lanes east of Roosevelt Way NE & 8th Ave NE
Directional bike lanes with concrete curb barriers from Roosevelt Way NE & 8th Ave NE to NE 125th St & Lake City Way NE. Curb barriers are extended through the Roosevelt Way NE roundabout.
Sidewalk repairs and new ADA-accessible curb ramps in some places
New full traffic signal at 8th Ave NE and Roosevelt Way NE to support bike crossings
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at the Roosevelt roundabout and on NE 125th St at 20th Ave NE and 23rd Ave NE
Upgraded crossing signals and Leading Pedestrian Intervals that give people walking and rolling a head start in some locations

Transit

Bus only lanes on the I-5 overpass and near Lake City Way NE to help with bus reliability
Upgraded and new bus stops to support King County Metro’s new Route 77, including new bus shelters with lighting and raised bike lane crossings to make it easier for people to cross the bike lane
Bus signal priority upgrades that give buses a head start

Project Design

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Key project sections (click to enlarge)

NE 130th St: 3rd Ave NE - 5th Ave NE

Roosevelt Way NE and 8th Ave NE

Roosevelt Way NE Roundabout

NE 125th St and 15th Ave NE

NE 125th St: 30th Ave NE - Lake City Way NE

Schedule

A graphic visualization of the project timeline showing the final design milestone

Planning (2023): We talked to community members and businesses to build on previous planning and community engagement work done in the area. Learn more about planning work in the Project Background section.
Design (2023-2024): We created and shared design proposals and gathered community feedback to reach the final project design. Read our Outreach Summary to learn about how we engaged with people through the design process.
Construction (2025-2026*): We plan to advertise the project for construction contractors in early 2025 and expect to start construction as soon as mid-2025. Before construction starts, we’ll work with the community to understand their needs during construction and share the construction schedule. During construction, we will provide regular updates about upcoming work and coordinate with neighbors about major construction impacts.
Light rail service begins (2026): Sound Transit plans to open the Pinehurst Station and begin service in 2026.

*Construction schedules are subject to change based on crew and material availability.

Project Background

The NE 130th St & NE 125th St Mobility and Safety Project design was based on early planning efforts for the NE 130th St and NE 148th St light rail stations. Two studies were done by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) that identified safer streets and crossings, upgraded walking and biking facilities, and better connections to neighborhood services as priorities.

NE 130th St & Shoreline South/NE 148th Stations: Multimodal Access Study: In 2020, SDOT worked with community members on a study of areas around the two new light rail stations. The study came up with 18 ideas for projects for the two new light rail stations. Three of the ideas (#1, #15, and #17) are part of the NE 130th St & NE 125th St Mobility and Safety Project.
130th and 145th Station Area Planning: In 2019, OPCD started planning for the 130th & 145th (now called the 148th) 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.

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