Seattle Department of Transportation

09/15/2026

Today, September 15, is the last day to take our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan survey.

We need your help identifying where and how we can make Seattle’s public right-of-way more accessible.

Direct link to the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RR7meOtrCUCPmTWdi1T0G_quXzPxSwVEirqG8bAv6olUQlc2WFVNMkowUVY0SllTQ0NPRUxXWVozNi4u

Info about what we're doing: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/05/01/seattle-ada-survey/

Help improve Seattle accessibility! Take SDOT's ADA survey by September 15 to share your input on removing barriers.

09/14/2026

This August, we hosted youth from across King County for the Youth Mentorship Program. This program focuses on developing advocacy skills to represent community needs:

Seattle youth mentorship program brings young people’s voices to the forefront while exploring transportation equity issues.

09/14/2026

Help Capitol Hill thrive. Shape a vibrant center where people come to visit, shop, and spend time.

Our Low Pollution Neighborhoods program is gathering your ideas to create welcoming streets, support local businesses, and pilot new innovations like electric charging, e‑cargo delivery, and other sustainability tools that make your neighborhood easier to access. Your insights guide the improvements.

Join us on 9 /27, anytime between 1-4pm at Cathy Hillenbrand Community Room, 10th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102.

FREE food included! Open houses in Georgetown, South Park, and Lake City are coming up, too.

Learn more and RSVP >> seattle.gov/transportation/low-pollution-neighborhoods

Registration is optional. We hope to see you there!

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

JK. THE PAINT MAP IS BACK.

Jimothy took over painting duties this week with two goals in mind: show his BFF Greg that he’s a work of art and show the rest of us what we’re in for during a busy Puget Sound weekend.

Now, let’s get into the finer details of Jimothy’s map-sterpiece.

A few things have changed since Greg gave you the play-by-play: the planned SB I-405 lane reductions in Bothell and the EB I-90 weekend lane/ramp closures in Bellevue have been CANCELED.

-The I-5 express lanes in Seattle will CLOSE from 11p Fri. to 5a Mon. for drainage work underneath the Ship Canal Bridge. The two right lanes of NB I-5 across the bridge also remain closed around-the-clock, so expect NB travel to and through Seattle to be challenging.

-The EB SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Blvd will CLOSE from 4:30p Sat., Sept. 12 through 8a Sat., Sept. 19. Crews will use the temporary off-ramp to stage equipment as they begin removing portions of the old off-ramp that closed in June. Husky fans: the ramp won’t close until after the main arrival period for Saturday’s game.

-One lane of the NB SR 99 1st Avenue S Bridge will CLOSE Saturday and Sunday. The right lane will close from 5a to 6p Sat., followed by the left/HOV lane from 5a to 6p Sun. for bridge maintenance.

-NE 85th Street in Kirkland and all I-405 ramps at the interchange will CLOSE from 10p Fri. to 5a Mon. NE 85th Street will be closed between 6th Street and 120th Avenue NE for electrical work and paving prep. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.

-WB I-90 will CLOSE overnight from Mercer Island to Seattle between Island Crest Way and the west portal of the Mount Baker Tunnel from 10p Fri. to 6a Sat. for maintenance. The WB on-ramps from 76th Ave SE/N Mercer Way, Island Crest Way and W Mercer Way will also close.

Jimothy may have packed the canvas, but don’t let the masterpiece overwhelm you. The actual impacts are spread throughout the weekend. Plan ahead, check real-time conditions before you go and give yourself extra time.

And if you don’t feel like a work of art today, find someone who looks at you the way Jimothy looks at Greg. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all. 👀✨

09/10/2026

Plan now: there's major construction happening around Eastlake, Montlake, and Portage Bay this weekend.

This includes major WSDOT closures and SDOT's continuing work on RapidRide J Line.

I-5: Express Lanes will be closed all weekend. With the northbound Ship Canal Bridge down to two lanes, expect longer travel times.

SR-520: the eastbound off-ramp to Montlake from SR-520 closes Saturday, 9/12 at 4:30 PM until the following Saturday (9/19). This means once you're on SR-520 heading east, you will have to cross the bridge and pay the toll.

Fairview Ave N and Eastlake Ave E: expect temporary lane closures and other construction activity.

We will adjust signal timing as needed, continue to monitor streets 24/7, and respond to incidents as they happen.

For a more reliable trip, try using transit or biking, scooting, or walking. If you plan to drive, be ready for delays.

Photo: WSDOT's SR-520 construction camera.

09/10/2026

We’re adding more safety improvements to 8th Ave NW in Ballard, thanks to your advocacy and support!

Here’s what’s coming this year:

New marked crosswalks with pedestrian islands at NW 49th, 51st, 53rd and 70th St

Two new radar speed signs

A traffic diverter at NW 70th St

Walk/bike flashing signs at NW 70th St

New speed cushions along 8th Ave NW

This safety work builds on daylighting improvements we built along this street last year, which make it easier to see people while traveling at intersections.

This project is possible thanks to local funding from the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy. We appreciate your partnership in making Seattle’s streets safer for everyone.

See design graphics and learn more about the project here: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/pedestrian-program/crossing-improvement-program/8th-ave-nw-safety-improvements

09/10/2026

Big milestone for the RapidRide J Line: construction is more than halfway complete.

The hardest work is behind us, including a new 9,000-ft water main and street repaving throughout Eastlake, the U District and South Lake Union.

Next up: protected bike lanes, new sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, bus stations with real-time arrival info and 180+ new trees.

This will be Seattle's first fully electric RapidRide line, and we couldn't have gotten here without you.

The RapidRide J Line improves the entire public space. That means benefits for everyone:

People walking and rolling enjoy a greater separation from traffic on upgraded sidewalks, new curb ramps and improved crosswalks that make neighborhoods safer for families, older adults, and people with disabilities.

People biking gain protected lanes that make active travel a practical option for all skill levels.

People driving travel on a smoother, freshly paved street with clearer, safer intersections and upgraded traffic signals.

Transit riders get faster, more frequent and more reliable service on Seattle’s first fully electric RapidRide fleet.

Thank you for your patience, participation, and cooperation. See more about the project here: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/09/10/rapidride-j-line-upgrades-take-shape-construction-milestone/

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Accessibility matters. Take our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Survey by Tuesday, September 15.

Your responses help us prioritize, coordinate, and develop projects and improve accessibility in Seattle.

https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/05/01/seattle-ada-survey/