Seattle Department of Transportation crews are shifting gears this month, constructing sidewalks and curb ramps as part of the Route 40 project.
Where: Fremont Avenue North, North 36th Street, North 35th Street and nearby intersections (see SDOT graphic)
What: Out with the old sidewalks, in with new wider ones plus ADA-compliant curb ramps. Crews will also dig trenches for electrical conduit and pour concrete.
Heads up: Sidewalks will close with detour signs posted. Some driveways and businesses may be temporarily affected, but crews will work with property owners to keep access open when possible. Expect the usual construction sounds and dust during work hours.
New sidewalks and curb ramps mean safer, more accessible streets for everyone. The underground utility work sets us up for better lighting and signals down the road. It’s all part of making Route 40 (one of Metro’s busiest routes) work better for riders.
This sidewalk work happens alongside the other Route 40 construction going on around the neighborhood through 2025, with some spillover into 2026.
Chat with the project team: Tuesdays, 9:30-10 a.m. at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83530373889
Construction updates: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/transit-program/transit-plus-multimodal-corridor-program/route-40—transit-plus
