11th Ave NE & 12th Ave NE Paving & Safety Project

Updated August 30, 2024

What's Happening Now?

Upcoming Work

We continue to work between NE 47th St and NE 67th St through late September. Parking restrictions are still in place along 11th and 12th Ave NE. Read below for details of upcoming work.

Week of Sept. 2
- Note: We are not working on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day
- Concrete and paving work between NE 47th St and NE 50th St and will continue through the week of Sept. 9
- Sidewalk repairs at NE 50th St
- Weekend work is expected Sept. 7 through Sept. 8. This work will be in coordination with SPU. Temporary lane closures are expected at NE 45th and 11th Ave.
- Prep work for paving at various locations between NE 50th St and NE 65th St
Week of Sept. 9
- Street demolition between NE 45th St and NE 47th St
- Continued sidewalk repairs at NE 50th St
- Prep work for paving at various locations between NE 50th St and NE 65th St
Week of Sept. 16
- On Monday, Sept. 16 and Tuesday, Sept. 17, we will pave the east side of 11th and 12th Aves NE between NE 50th St and NE 66th St. This work will happen overnight between 7 PM and 5 AM and includes bus stop closures and detours for Metro Route 67, 73, 522
- We expect to start night work at 7 PM, but you may see crews begin to stage their equipment earlier in the evening. The street will be reopened for driving at approx. 10 AM. Please be aware that this work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled.

Metro Impacts:

The nights of Sept. 16 and Sept. 17, Metro Routes 67, 73, and 522 will be on a detour between NE 50th St and NE 66th St. These reroutes will be begin at 7 PM and extend until 10 AM the following morning. Please visit King County Metro’s Service Advisories webpage for more information on affected bus stops and reroute information.

Hydrant Relocation Notice:

From Sept. 7 through Sept. 8, we will work with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to relocate a hydrant on the NE corner of NE 45th St and 11th Ave NE. We expect to shut off the water mainline for several hours. Hours may vary depending on SPU needs. SPU will notify affected customers directly.

Stay up-to-date with construction activities by signing up for email updates.

Overview

Roosevelt street photo

The 11th Ave NE and 12th Ave NE Paving & Safety project will pave 11th and 12th Aves NE and install accessible curb ramps in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This project is part of our Vision Zero initiative to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030.

Project elements include:

Street paving of 11th and 12th Aves NE between NE 43rd and NE 67th Streets, including accessible curb ramps along the corridor
New protected bike lane on the east side of 11th Ave NE & 12th Ave NE, to build out the neighborhood’s bike network. The eastside protected bike lane also reduces parking removal.
Raised protected bike lanes at bus stops allowing for a continuous protected bike lane at bus stops along the corridor
Spot sidewalk repair along the project corridor, making it easier to walk or roll on sidewalks in the neighborhood
Enhanced crosswalks and traffic signals throughout project corridor to improve safety for people walking, rolling, and biking. This includes new crosswalks at NE 55th St, NE Ravenna Blvd, and NE 62nd St.

Maps and Intersections

Project design on 12th Ave NE between NE 64th and NE 65th Sts

Project design at 12th Ave NE between NE Ravenna Blvd & NE 61st St

Project design for raised protected bike lanes

What to expect during construction

We will send regular email updates with information on construction activities. We encourage you to sign up for email updates  to stay informed.

Typical construction hours are weekdays from 7 AM - 5 PM, with occasional nighttime and weekend work.  If overnight work is required, we will provide notice to affected neighbors in advance.

During construction, people can expect: 

Temporary lane and street closures for people driving. Detours will be provided and signed. 
Temporary sidewalk and crossing closures for people walking and rolling. Detours will be provided and signed. 
Temporary local access only restrictions in some areas
Disruptions to on-street parking
Noise, dust, and vibrations during work hours
Construction equipment staged in the work area
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times to businesses and residences

Schedule

Planning (done): We collected traffic data, reviewed plans, and gathered community experiences to define options.
Design (done): We conducted community outreach, collected feedback, worked to secure regulatory approval (e.g., Environmental Assessment), and developed increasingly detailed designs that reflected what we heard and learned.
Construction (2024 – 2025): We will construct the project and keep the community informed on the latest construction updates, schedule, and expected impacts.

Please note that construction schedules are subject to change due to material and crew availability and weather.

Nearby Projects

We’re coordinating with nearby design projects and existing projects in the neighborhood. Learn more about nearby projects by visiting their websites linked below:

RapidRide J Line – Formerly RapidRide Roosevelt
15th Ave NE Paving Project (completed 2022)
Roosevelt (completed 2021)
NE 65th St Vision Zero Project (completed 2020)

Funding

This project is funded by the Levy to Move Seattle, approved by Seattle voters in November 2015, and an FHWA grant. We also seek additional funding through grants, when available. Learn more about the levy.

Project Materials

To view a PDF of project-related materials, please click on the links provided below:

Pre-construction flyer (April 2024)
100% design planset (September 2023)
Project factsheet (September 2023, map correction made April 2024)
Project flyer (September 2023, map correction made April 2024))
FAQ (September 2023)