Sidewalk repairs and curb ramp updates continue on 15th Ave NW

Meghan Walker Ballard

The project to improve parts of 15th Ave NW and the Ballard Bridge is continuing on, with sidewalk repair and curb ramps updates in progress.

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) says the current work is on 15th Ave NW between NW Market St and NW 51st St (see map below).

Current construction includes upgrading ADA accessible ramps, rebuilding sidewalks corners, installing upgraded traffic signals and cameras, improving storm drainage, and repairing the sidewalk in select areas.

Upcoming work includes electrical work for the new pedestrian and bicycle crossing at NW 51st St and 15th Ave NW.

SDOT says to expect the following during construction:

  • Construction is typically scheduled Mondays – Fridays from 7 AM – 5 PM. 
  • We will close driving lanes on 15th Ave NW and NW Market St near work areas. There will always be at least one lane open in each direction. The turn lanes will remain open at intersections. 
  • We will close the sidewalk in work areas. There will be detour signs in place to direct you around construction.  
  • We will close streets to thru traffic as needed between 17th Ave NW and 14th Ave NW. You will still be able to walk, roll, bike, or drive to businesses and homes on these streets.  
  • We will temporarily move the D Line bus stops at 15th Ave NW and NW Market St. Please see bus stops for new locations and/or sign up for transit alerts.  
  • We will temporarily change parking in some areas for construction staging and traffic control near work sites. 

Along with helping improve the general traffic flow along 15th, SDOT says the project also aims to make the RapidRide D bus line more reliable (see map below).

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Photo: SDOT