15th Ave W set for overnight closure this Saturday

Starting this Saturday, November 22 at 9 p.m., 15th Ave W will be closed to all traffic between W Dravus and W Emerson streets in order to complete work on the West Emerson Overpass Repair Project. All lanes are set to reopen by Sunday, November 23 at 7 a.m.

Check out the specific details below:

• Both north- and southbound traffic on 15th Ave W will have a signed detour route between W Dravus and W Emerson streets that uses W Dravus, 20th Ave W, Gilman Ave W and W Emerson.
• On-street parking will be restricted on 14th Ave W between W Dravus and W Emerson streets between 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday.
• Local access to businesses on 15th Ave W between W Dravus and W Ruffner streets will be maintained .
• Police officers will be stationed at the intersections of 15th Ave W with W Dravus St and W Emerson Street to help direct the flow of traffic during the closure.

The overnight closure is needed to safely remove exterior falsework that is supporting temporary work platforms on the bridge.

Originally this was planned to be done in sections with several partial closures of 15th Ave W, however a weekend closure has been determined to be a better approach. A single overnight closure will best ensure the safety of the public and workers while minimizing risks to the schedule.

For more information on the overnight closure, including maps of signed detour routes, click here. Email updates on the project can be requested at 15thAveWestOverpass@seattle.gov.

For information about bus service, look for Rider Alert notices at bus stops, see Metro Online, or call (206) 553-3000.