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November 16, 2021

Seattle’s waterfront project completes work on Alaskan Way

By JOURNAL STAFF

Image courtesy of Waterfront Seattle [enlarge]
The project added two new southbound travel lanes along Alaskan Way.

Over the weekend, Waterfront Seattle reduced Alaskan Way to one lane in each direction to complete work as part of its Waterfront Construction project.

The new Alaskan Way has two new southbound general-purpose travel lanes on Alaskan Way S. between South King and Main streets, and a southbound transit lane between South King and Columbia streets. This new transit lane will provide a more reliable route for those traveling between West Seattle and downtown.

Improvements also include sidewalks on the west side of Alaskan Way, signalized crosswalks across Alaskan Way at Main and Washington streets, and a two-way bike facility between King Street and Yesler Way.

Landscaping, art and other elements of the final design are not yet complete. The final configuration of Alaskan Way between King Street and Yesler Way is scheduled to occur in early 2023, once Washington State Ferries completes the majority of its work to replace the busy ferry terminal at Colman Dock.

“This traffic shift represents significant construction progress of the new Alaskan Way,” said Angela Brady, deputy director of the Office of Waterfront and Civic Projects, in a press release. “We thank all of our partners for their ongoing support as we continue to build Seattle’s new waterfront.”




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