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South Access - Surface Street Connections Project

Project overview

This project completes final roadway work around the south portal of the SR 99 tunnel and builds new pedestrian and bicycle amenities that connect Seattle’s stadiums with the waterfront.

Timeline
July 2021 - Winter 2023
Project status
Construction
Funding
$25 Million

What to expect

Demolition of the WSDOT-owned building at 1051 First Avenue South is complete, with follow-on grading and adjacent sidewalk work scheduled to be complete in winter 2023. During this work, portions of the sidewalk and southbound parking lane of First Avenue South adjacent to the site will be closed. Crews are also completing final work elements in the pedestrian plazas on both sides of First Avenue South.

The project completes road work around the south portal of the SR 99 tunnel, near Seattle's stadiums.