Vivinavi : World : () World

Construction Resumes on Fremont Ave N Water Main, Thursday, June 12



City of Seattle Logo



Route 40 TPMC logo
________________________________________________________________________



Construction Resumes on Fremont Ave N Water Main Thursday, June 12

Dear Fremont Neighbors, 

Construction on Fremont Ave N, between N 34th St and N 35th St, will resume as early as *Thursday, June 12*. This project involves replacing a 100-year-old waterline beneath Fremont Ave N. Completing the water main upgrades and the street upgrades at the same time will help reduce impacts to the community by coordinating major construction projects. This approach helps minimize travel disruptions, lower construction costs, and shortens the overall construction timeline compared to completing the projects separately.

We will post all updated water shutoff information on our website as they are confirmed. We appreciate the community’s patience as we take into consideration crew availability and maintaining business hours for critical community services.

*What to Expect:*


* Trenching along the center of Fremont Ave N between N 34th St and N 35th St
* Lane reductions to one lane of traffic in each direction 
* Traffic detours, lane shifts, and occasional full intersection closures
* Noise, dust, and heavy vehicle traffic
* Temporary parking restrictions and short-term driveway closures
* Pedestrian and bicycle detours, along with temporary bus detours and stop relocations
* Temporary utility service impacts and flaggers directing traffic as needed
* Construction hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* Occasional nighttime and weekend work to minimize traffic disruption
* We encourage residents and commuters to plan ahead and, if possible, consider alternative transportation options to avoid delays

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve the infrastructure in our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Route40@Seattle.gov

June 12 Construction map

Fremont: Current areas of ongoing construction on N 36th St between 2nd Ave NW and Fremont Ave N, and Fremont Ave N between N 34th St and N 35th St

Fremont Construction June 11

Crews prep for improvements by pulling back the roadway with an excavator near N 36th St and Phinney Ave N.

________________________________________________________________________



Fremont Construction Information

Construction in Fremont started May 12, 2025 and will continue through 2025. To learn more about what’s happening in the Fremont neighborhood, please visit our webpage [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/transit-plus-multimodal-corridor-program/route-40---transit-plus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#materials ] and check out the construction area [ https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/TransitProgram/Route%2040%20TPMC/Route_40_Fremont_Construction_Plans_Webapge.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] and construction activities [ https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/TransitProgram/Route%2040%20TPMC/Construction_Scope_Definitions_Route%2040.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. 

*Water Main Infrastructure Upgrades*

We're working with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to replace a 100-year-old waterline under Fremont Ave N between N 34th St and N 35th St and inserting a new valve at Dayton Ave N and N 36th St. Completing the water main upgrades and the street upgrades at the same time will help reduce impacts to the community by coordinating major construction projects. This approach helps minimize travel disruptions, lower construction costs, and shorten the overall construction timeline compared to completing the projects separately.

When complete, the watermain upgrades are expected to:


* Improve capacity to deliver drinking water in your neighborhood
* Improve water system flow and pressure
* Ensure water service reliability and reduce disruptions by creating more backups in the system

*What to Expect During a Water Shut off:*

Water service impacts will vary based on construction progress and the location of infrastructure upgrades. Specific buildings in Fremont will experience disruptions at different times throughout the project and for varying durations as we complete these essential improvements.

You can learn how best to prepare for water main work by visiting  SPU's webpage [ https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/neighborhood-projects/water-outages/planning-for-outages?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for tips on preparing for a water outage.  

*Advance Notifications*

We are committed to keeping you informed:


* Notifications will be shared via the project email list *at least one week in advance.* You can subscribe *here [ https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com?d=govdelivery.com&h=0fd3e4c5e2be4591827bf154146cd519&i=NjVlMjQ4NzM0ODMzNjA1ZjY4NzdkMzc3&p=m&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVYvMXkb5y1rh_jmhCD6q3lAKUrO49ywWjW_y-N0Uq9DQw&t=dWw4Q05TeEhDaHRIYllVOWxSME1RejBJWW55M2hXMEVLellJUDB4QWdiaz0%3D&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9wdWJsaWMuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2FjY291bnRzL1dBU0VBVFRMRS9zdWJzY3JpYmVyL25ldz9xc3A9V0FTRUFUVExFXzg%3D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].*
* Flyers with detailed information will also be distributed to buildings that will be impacted *five **days before the scheduled shut off*.

________________________________________________________________________



Temporary bus stops during Fremont construction

As crews mobilize for work in Fremont, please note that buses will be rerouted around the active work zone to temporary stops for Routes 31, 32, 40, and 62. 

*Where will the temporary bus stops be?*

Temp bus stops
* The northbound Route 40 stop on Fremont Ave N will be rerouted to Fremont Pl N and N 36th St near the Lenin statue
* Routes 31, 32, and 62 buses that also use the northbound Fremont Ave N stop will have a temporary bus zone on N 35th St just east of Fremont Ave N.
* Southbound Routes 31, 32, and 62 buses will be rerouted from N 35th St to N 34th St via Stone Way N. There will be a temporary bus zone on the west side of Stone Way N between N 35th St and N 34th St
* The southbound stop on Fremont Ave N served by Routes 31, 32, 40, and 62 will be temporarily relocated to the far side of N 34th St, approximately 300-400 feet south of the current stop

Metro riders can expect these new temporary stops to serve these routes as early as May 12. These temporary bus stops are anticipated to serve riders through 2025.

________________________________________________________________________



Route 40 Ridership is on the Rise

 Over *8,800 average weekday daily boardings [ https://app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrIjoiZDMwMWExOTMtOTY3ZC00MTU5LTgxMDgtODM4MTZiYTExMzJkIiwidCI6ImJhZTUwNTlhLTc2ZjAtNDlkNy05OTk2LTcyZGZlOTVkNjljNyJ9&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* as of March 2025 – a *10% increase *from March 2024

Project Benefits

In addition to the 5-10% transit travel time savings, 14-17% in Ballard to Downtown, the Route 40 project will maintain and modernize vital infrastructure

Route 40 infographic
________________________________________________________________________



What you can expect during construction

* Temporary lane reductions
* Temporary driveway closures
* Temporary bus stop closures
* Temporary parking restrictions
* Temporary sidewalk detours
* Temporary storage of construction supplies in the street  
* Temporary noise, dust and vibrations
* Bus stop relocations
* Drainage work: This involves digging trenches and installing pipe and inlet structures to help manage surface water runoff
* Signal pole foundation installation: Concrete foundations with bolts to attach the new signal poles and pedestrian pushbutton posts will be poured in conjunction with sidewalk work
* Trenching for conduit: This involves digging trenches to lay down pipes or cables underground
* Sidewalk curb bulb out: This involves making the curbs stick outward for safety or accessibility
* Full depth street replacement: Fremont Ave N between N 34th and N 35th St will be completely replaced with concrete paving
* Mill and fill overlay: This is when the top layer of the street gets removed and replaced with new asphalt

The construction timeline is always subject to change depending on weather conditions and materials availability. We are committed to keeping you informed and maintaining open communication throughout the remainder of this project. To learn more about the project and designs, visit our online open house.  [ https://route40.infocommunity.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

________________________________________________________________________



Local Business Spotlight

"If you own or manage a business in Fremont or Westlake Ave near the project corridor and would like to be featured, please email us at Route40@seattle.gov"" and send us a short description and picture of your business."

________________________________________________________________________



Contact Us & Share Project Updates 

Thank you for signing up for updates about the Route 40 Transit Plus Multimodal Corridor Project [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/transit-plus-multimodal-corridor-program/route-40---transit-plus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. We encourage you to share this message with your neighbors. They can also stay informed by signing up for email updates [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/subscriber/new ].

You can learn more on our project webpage [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/transit-plus-multimodal-corridor-program/route-40---transit-plus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] or contact us by: 


* Email: Route40@seattle.gov

* Phone: (206) 775-8731 [ tel:%20+1%20(206)%20775-8731 ] [ tel:%20+1%20(206)%20512-3950 ] (leave a voicemail and we will return your call)  

________________________________________________________________________



Other Projects Along This Route

Our project team is in close coordination with the following projects. Please visit their project webpage to see the latest update:


* 15th Ave NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/maintenance-and-paving/current-paving-projects/15th-ave-w/nw-and-ballard-bridge-paving-project?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* Ship Canal Water Quality Project [ https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/neighborhood-projects/ship-canal?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* RapidRide J Line - Formerly RapidRide Roosevelt [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/transit-plus-multimodal-corridor-program/rapidride-roosevelt?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* N 102nd St/Aurora Ave N Pedestrian Bridge [ https://seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bridges-stairs-and-other-structures/bridges/n-102nd-st/aurora-ave-n-ped-bsr?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* 13th Ave NW/Holman Rd NW Pedestrian Bridge Seismic Retrofit [ https://seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bridges-stairs-and-other-structures/bridges/13th-ave-nw/holman-nw-bsr?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* "Missing Link" Bike Route Study on NW Market St - Leary Ave NW - 17th Ave NW [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/bike-program/ballard-bike-route-study?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* Sound Transit Northgate Station [ https://www.soundtransit.org/system-expansion/northgate-station?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

________________________________________________________________________



Translations

If you need this information translated, please call *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

如果您需要此信息翻譯成中文 請致電 *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

Kung kailangan mo ang impormasyon na ito na nakasalin sa Tagalog mangyari lamang na tumawag sa *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

Si necesita traducir esta información al español, llame al *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

Odeeffannoon kun akka siif *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin này chuyển ngữ sang tiếng Việt xin gọi *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

የዚህን መረጃ ትርጉም ከፈለጉ፣ በዚህ ስልክ ቁጥር ይደውሉ፡ *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

ናይዚ ሓበሬታ ትርጉም እንተደሊኹም፣ በዚ ቁጽሪ ስልኪ ይድውሉ፡ *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*.

당신이 번역이 정보를 필요로하는 경우에, *206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]* 로 전화 해주십시오.

اذا تريد ترجمة هذه المعلومات, يرجى الاتصال برقم
*206-775-8731 [ tel:206-775-8731 ]*






*Seattle City Hall*

600 4th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

*Phone: 206-684-2489 (CITY)*

facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/cityofseattlegov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]twitter [ https://twitter.com/cityofseattle?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/cityofseattlegov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] [ https://twitter.com/cityofseattle?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] seattle dot gov

Manage Preferences [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1 ]  |  Unsubscribe [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASEATTLE/subscriber/one_click_unsubscribe?verification=5.7e4abd93610d77ba0dce3e5196581a5c&destination=mshinji3056%40gmail.com ]  |  Contact Us [ http://www.seattle.gov/customerservice/contact.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]  |  Help [ https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/ ] |  Privacy [ https://www.seattle.gov/privacy-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]




________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to mshinji3056@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: City of Seattle, Washington · 600 Fourth Avenue · Seattle, WA 98104 GovDelivery logo [ https://subscriberhelp.granicus.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

body .abe-column-block { min-height: 5px; } table.gd_combo_table img {margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px;} table.gd_combo_table div.govd_image_display img, table.gd_combo_table td.gd_combo_image_cell img {margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;} table.govd_hr {min-width: 100%;}