Waterfront Seattle

03/31/2026

Today we celebrated the completion of the Bell Street Improvements project-- and the last substantial project to be completed as part of the Waterfront Seattle Program-- with a ribbon cutting! Mayor Katie Wilson, CM Bob Kettle, Belltown leaders and community members joined us to celebrate the occasion. Our improvements on Bell Street have added amenities and a two-way protected bike lane on a narrowed roadway to promote pedestrian safety. The restored sign bridge, the only remaining physical marker of Alaskan Way Viaduct, now acts as a gateway to Belltown, near a previous viaduct off-ramp. Our sincerest gratitude to the Belltown neighbors for their patience through construction and those who joined us for this special occasion.

Photo description: Six people stand in a roadway in the center of the frame with two parts of a red ribbon are held by people on either side. A person in the center holds a pair of oversized golden scissors. A green, metallic arch stands over the center of the frame and trees with green leaves stand on either side of the roadway.

03/18/2026

A piece of the Alaskan Way Viaduct is back! Before the viaduct was demolished, this sign bridge was carefully removed and stored. Our dedicated team restored the sign bridge, and it was transported in pieces to Bell Street. At the site, it was welded to reattach the legs, lifted via crane and anchored into place where it now stands east of the Western Ave intersection, the gateway into the Belltown neighborhood.

Photo description: A timelapse video of installation of a green, metal sign bridge on Bell Street.

03/12/2026

Artist Qwalsius Shaun Peterson installed Family last summer on the waterfront promenade – follow the artist as he talks about the process of making and placing art on the traditional land of the Coast Salish people.

Artist Qwalsius Shaun Peterson (Puyallup) installed Family on Seattle’s waterfront in late 2025. The three carved cedar sculptures represent a mother, father...

03/04/2026

Over the weekend we completed the installation of the salvaged Alaskan Way Viaduct sign bridge on Bell Street.

Thank you to our team for their careful work to restore and install the sign bridge. A part of Seattle’s past now has new life in Belltown. Our work is not done - we are installing lighting for the sign bridge and anticipate its completion in the coming weeks.

Photo description: A view of Bell St looking east from the intersection at Western Ave where a green salvaged sign bridge from the Alaskan Way Viaduct arcs over the travel lane and two-way protected bike lane.

02/28/2026

Does this look familiar? 👀
Right now, a bit of Seattle history is coming back to life in Belltown! The installation of the salvaged sign bridge from the Alaskan Way Viaduct is underway on the improved Bell Street near the Western Avenue intersection. Installation will continue over the weekend. Learn more at https://www.seattle.gov/waterfront/projects/bell-street

02/25/2026

A segment of the waterfront bike lane will be closed near Pier 62 as early as February 25. To improve access for those biking or scooting on the waterfront, we will be fixing puddles in this area of the bike lane which has come to our attention since this segment was opened. This work requires a 24/7 closure of the bike lane between the Alaskan Way and Elliott Way intersection and Virginia St for approximately 2 weeks. To support the safety of all Waterfront Park users, people biking and scooting are asked to dismount their bikes and scooters when traveling through the park or use Alaskan Way to continue their travels.

Additionally, Alaskan Way between the Elliott Way intersection and Virginia St will be intermittently reduced to one lane for alternating traffic during work hours, Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM . A flagger will be on site to direct traffic. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times via the Park Promenade. Check out our flyer at the link here for more information.

Link to construction notice: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/smwhd3i3gdo3x2v8quvyd/2025_02_WFS_BikeLaneClosure_ConstructionFlyer.pdf?rlkey=bnuomi9ybk76j8yqz90on5jwl&st=pxcvobl7&dl=0

02/09/2026

Come to this can’t miss opportunity! Following Ann Hamilton’s talk at the Seattle Art Museum (sold out), we are hosting a drop-in meet and greet at Ann Hamilton’s publicly sited artwork “Guests,” located underneath Overlook Walk, between 8 and 9 PM this Thursday, February 12. Drop in anytime for a chance to chat with Ann Hamilton, enjoy refreshments from Boon Boona Coffee, and see a unique view of the artwork behind the screen wall. No RSVP is needed. Hope to see you there!

This artwork is one of nine permanent art commissions included in Waterfront Seattle’s Art Program. Artworks are funded with 1% for Art funds and administered by the Office of Arts & Culture and the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects, and Sound Transit.

02/05/2026

We are excited to celebrate the opening of Boon Boona on Seattle’s waterfront this Saturday! We designed the waterfront to be a welcoming place where people can gather, connect, and support local businesses. Seeing Boon Boona bring energy to Overlook Walk and offer people a place to relax and enjoy the views of Elliott Bay is exactly what this space was meant for.

We invite you to stop by early afternoon on opening day this Saturday, February 7. There will be music, giveaways, and raffle prizes!

02/05/2026

We are excited to celebrate the opening of Boon Boona on Seattle’s waterfront this Saturday! We designed the waterfront to be a welcoming place where people can gather, connect, and support local businesses. Seeing Boon Boona bring energy to Overlook Walk and offer people a place to relax and enjoy the views of Elliott Bay is exactly what this space was meant for. 
 
We invite you to stop by early after noon on opening day this Saturday, February 7. There will be music, giveaways, and raffle prizes!

01/22/2026

The Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects, and Sound Transit in collaboration with the Seattle Art Museum is hosting a free public lecture with artist Ann Hamilton at 6:30 PM on Thursday, February 12. A meet and greet at the artwork site will directly follow at 8 PM. During the talk at the Seattle Art Museum, Hamilton will discuss her publicly sited artwork “Guests,” the evolution of the project, and how public art can animate urban space and foster community engagement. Tickets to the event are free with an RSVP and can be reserved here: https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/sam-talks-ann-hamilton-feb-12.

At the meet and greet, people will have an exclusive opportunity to view the art from a unique view and speak with Ann Hamilton about the artwork. An RSVP is not required for the meet and greet and light refreshments from Boon Boona Coffee will be available. We hope you’ll come by either (or both) of these events!

This artwork is one of nine permanent art commissions included in Waterfront Seattle’s Art Program. Artworks are funded with 1% for Art funds and administered by the Office of Arts & Culture and the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects, and Sound Transit.

01/22/2026