NE 130th St & NE 125th St Mobility and Safety Project
Updated June 5, 2026
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We will pause construction from Monday, June 8 to July 7 for the FIFA World Cup Construction Pause. We will continue some activities during the construction pause that will not affect traffic on NE 130th St, Roosevelt Way NE, or NE 125th St.
During the pause, you can expect:
- Most work activity stopping in the project area until July 7
- Both directions of NE 130th St/NE 125th St to open between 1st Ave NE and Lake City Way NE, including the I-5 overpass and interstate on/off ramps
- Roosevelt Way NE to close to all traffic south of NE 125th St. See detour map below.
- Northbound 1st Ave NE closed between Corliss Ave N and NE 130th Street with vehicles detouring to Meridian Ave N via Corliss Ave N from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12. See detour map below.
Upcoming Construction
Work Zone Map
Week of June 8
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Both directions of NE 130th St/NE 125th St open between 1st Ave NE and Lake City Way NE by Monday, June 8
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Roosevelt Way NE closed to all traffic south of NE 125th St by Monday, June 8. Detour map is below.
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Northbound 1st Ave NE closed between Corliss Ave N and NE 130th St with vehicles detouring to Meridian Ave N via Corliss Ave N by Monday, June 8. Detour map is below.
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Concrete pouring for the roadway and sidewalks at 1st Ave NE (Work Zone 1) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3)
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Utility work at 8th Ave NE (Work Zone 2) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3)
Week of June 15
- Concrete pouring for the roadway and sidewalks at 1st Ave NE (Work Zone 1) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3)
- Utility work at 8th Ave NE (Work Zone 2) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3)
Week of June 22
- Concrete pouring for the roadway and sidewalks at 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3)
- Utility work at 8th Ave NE (Work Zone 2) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3)
Week of June 29
- Concrete pouring for the roadway and sidewalks at 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3)
- Utility work at 8th Ave NE (Work Zone 2) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3)
What to Expect During Construction
- Typical weekday working hours from 7 AM – 5 PM
- Temporary Metro bus stop relocations March 13 to after FIFA Construction Pause in July:
- 25th Ave NE eastbound - Stop #35420 (Work Zone 6)
- 28th Ave NE eastbound - Stop #35440 (Work Zone 7)
- Lane shifts, closures, temporary detours, and short delays in active work zones. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed.
- Steel plates on roadway that can be slippery. Please be alert when traveling through the project area.
- Barrier-separated paths for people walking, biking, and rolling through the construction area. In some locations, travelers will need to merge with traffic where temporary barriers have been removed during the construction pause.
- Parking restrictions near the project area for material and equipment storage
- Noise, dust, and vibrations during active construction.
- Impacts to bus stops. Please visit King County Metro’s Service Advisories page for current route and stop information.
Closure of Roosevelt Way NE South of NE 125th St Starting by June 8
Roosevelt Way NE will close to all traffic, except to people walking and biking, south of NE 125th St in Work Zone 3 by Monday, June 8. The detour will begin once both directions of NE 125th St reopen for the FIFA World Cup Construction Pause. Local access to 10th Ave NE will also remain open.
Closures
- Roosevelt Way NE will close to all traffic, except bicycles and pedestrians, south of NE 125th St in Work Zone 3. Detours will be required. Businesses will remain open.
Detour Information
- Travelers heading southbound onto Roosevelt Way NE from NE 125th St must detour to 15th Ave NE
- Travelers heading northbound from Roosevelt Way NE to NE 125th St must detour to 15th Ave NE or 5th Ave NE
Detour Map
Northbound closure of 1st Ave NE/NE 130th St intersection starting Monday, June 8
We will close the intersection of 1st Ave NE/NE 130th St in Work Zone 1 to northbound travel. Closure begins the morning of Monday, June 8 and will last until the afternoon of Friday, June 12.
The intersection will be reduced to one-way for southbound travel. Travelers heading northbound on 1st Ave NE must detour onto Corliss Ave N to access NE 130th St and beyond. Westbound travel on NE 130th St is maintained.
Closures
- No northbound travel through the intersection of 1st Ave NE/NE 130th
Detour Information
- Travelers heading northbound on 1st Ave NE must detour onto Corliss Ave N and connect to Meridian Ave N
Detour Map
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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
- 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): Construction started in November 2025 and will last approximately 1 year*
*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.
Nearby Projects
- Pinehurst Station Access and Safety Improvements
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King County Metro Lynnwood Link Connections (Service Restructure)