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Press Releases
- Waterfront Park: In celebration of Earth Month, learn how Waterfront Seattle is helping to keep residents, Elliott Bay, and its marine neighbors healthy. April 25, 2024.
- Alaskan Way: Lane closures on Alaskan Way (between Yesler Way and Marion St) start as early as Monday, April 8, for street improvements. April 5, 2024.
- Overlook Walk: Elevating a key connection to the waterfront. March 21, 2024.
- Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge: Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge construction is complete, providing a key connection for people walking and rolling between downtown and Colman Dock. March 7, 2024.
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements: Four-block section of Pine St permanently changing to one-way (westbound), between Melrose and 8th avenues, as early as March 9. February 29, 2024.
- All-Gender Restroom: City to Build New Public Restrooms on the Seattle Waterfront as part of Waterfront Park Construction. February 8, 2024.
- Pioneer Square East West Pedestrian Improvements: [Video] Mayor Bruce Harrell joins groundbreaking for Waterfront Park improvement project. January 25, 2024.
- Pioneer Square East West Pedestrian Improvements: Traffic calming, wider sidewalks, improved crossings, greenery, and more coming to Pioneer Square. December 14, 2023.
- Pioneer Square East West Pedestrian Improvements: City of Seattle to enhance pedestrian connections between Pioneer Square and Waterfront Park. December 14, 2023.
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements: [Video] Mayor, Consul-General of Japan unveil commemorative plaque by cherry blossom trees. December 6, 2024.
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements: Mayor Bruce Harrell, Consul General of Japan honor Japanese history by unveiling commemorative plaque next to downtown’s new cherry blossom trees. December 6, 2023.
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements: City honors Japanese history by planting new cherry blossom trees near Pike Place Market. November 29, 2023.
- Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge: Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge Now Open, Friday, November 10, 2023. November 10, 2023.
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements:Three-block section of Pike St permanently changing to one-way (eastbound) just east of I-5, as early as mid-November. November 8, 2023.
- Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge: Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge opening delayed; will open the week of November 6. November 5, 2023.
- Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge: Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge closing this weekend, new bridge opens on Monday, November 6. October 31, 2023.
- Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge: The Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge, a more accessible pedestrian connection between downtown Seattle, Colman Dock and Waterfront Park opens on Monday, November 6. October 31, 2023.
- Alaskan Way: Closing Alaskan Way at Pine St. October 27, 2023.
- Pier58/Pier63: A pier, a park, a playground - made possible by pile driving work that's now complete. October 27, 2023.
- Art: New permanent artwork by Buster Simpson was installed on Seattle’s waterfront this summer. October 20, 2023.
- Alaskan Way: Cellular utility work coming up, plus new bike and pedestrian connection now open south of Yesler Way. October 17, 2023
- Pioneer Square Habitat Beach: The Pioneer Square Habitat Beach is now open, bringing waterfront views and improvements to marine habitat. July 14, 2023
- Pioneer Square Habitat Beach:The Pioneer Square Habitat Beach, a key component to Seattle’s nearshore marine habitat at Waterfront Park, opening for the summer on July 1. June 29, 2023
- Pioneer Square: City has awarded a construction contract for pedestrian improvements in Pioneer Square. June 22, 2023
- Elliott Way: New waterfront to Belltown connection to open by May 1. April 27, 2023
- Elliott Way: Opening a new multimodal street connection between the waterfront and Belltown. April 24, 2023
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements: Mayor Harrell Directs City to Replace Pike Place Market Trees with Triple the Number of Cherry Blossoms. March 10, 2023
- Bell St: What changes would you like to see on Bell St? Learn more and share your thoughts. March 8, 2023
- Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge: Overnight lane reductions on Alaskan Way Between Columbia and Madison streets begin tonight. Tuesday, February 21. February 21, 2023.
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements: Construction on Pike and Pine street improvements begins this week! February 17, 2023
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements: City will begin construction of improvements on Pike and Pine streets. February 15, 2023
- Overlook Walk: The Waterfront’s Overlook Walk project construction soars to new heights! February 2, 2023
- Bell St: Changes are coming to Bell St and Waterfront Seattle wants to hear from you! January 31, 2023
- Operations & Maintenance: Seattle Center Expands Role to include Managing Waterfront Park Operations in Partnership with Friends of Waterfront Seattle, January 24, 2023
- Pier 63: Farewell, Pier 63, and welcome, salmon, and other fish! December 15, 2022
- Waterfront Seattle: Mayor Harrell, Council President Juarez propose honorary name “Dzidzilalich” for Alaskan Way and Elliott Way, elevating Coast Salish tribal history and culture
- Union Street Pedestrian Bridge: Union Street Pedestrian Bridge opens and improves mobility between downtown Seattle and the waterfront, December 9, 2022
- Art: Norie Sato’s new permanent artwork installed on the waterfront, October 20, 2022
- Pier 58/Pier 63: Construction of playground and new public space on Pier 58 starting this week, September 26, 2022
- Marion Street Pedetrian Bridge: Overnight lane reductions on Alaskan Way between Columbia and Madison streets begin September 19, September 14, 2022
- Pike Pine Streetscape and Bicycle Improvements: City has awarded a construction contract for improvements on Pike and Pine streets, September 12, 2022
- Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge: City begins construction of the Marion Street Pedestrian Bridge this week, July 18, 2022
- Alaskan Way: Traffic changes on Alaskan Way between Marion and Union streets happening overnight on Monday, July 18. July 14, 2022
- Alaskan Way: Traffic shifting onto new Alaskan Way lanes between Marion and Union streets along the Seattle waterfront, July 13, 2022
- Overlook Walk: City will begin construction of the new Overlook Walk pedestrian bridge this month, June 14, 2022
- Pier 58: City has awarded a construction contract for a new Pier 58; to begin this Fall, May 9, 2022
- Alaskan Way: New bus stops opened on the Seattle Waterfront, serving southwest Seattle and King County neighborhoods, Feb. 25, 2022
- Alaskan Way: Seattle’s waterfront construction continues - work to shift traffic onto new southbound lanes of Alaskan Way this weekend, Nov. 11, 2021
- Alaskan Way: Changes coming to Alaskan Way with new southbound lanes set to open as soon as Monday, November 15, Nov. 8, 2021
- Pier 58: Playground design finalized for Pier 58, July 28, 2021
- Pier 58: A new park is coming to the Seattle waterfront!, July 26, 2021
- Art: First permanent waterfront artwork installed yesterday at Pier 62, July 1, 2021
- Art: First permanent waterfront artwork installed yesterday at Pier 62, July 1, 2021
- Alaskan Way: Temporary changes to Alaskan Way travel lanes mark progress on Waterfront Seattle's new Alaskan Way construction, May 6, 2021
- Pier 58: City completes removal of Pier 58, making room for new pier park and playground, April 22, 2021
- Union Street Pedestrian Bridge: City of Seattle begins construction of a new Union Street pedestrain bridge, staris and elevator, March 10, 2021
- Pier 58: Provide feedback on Pier 58 playground options through January 24, Jan. 19. 2021
- Pier 58: Pier 57 red tag lifted and significant progress on Pier 58 removal, Dec. 14, 2020
- Alaskan Way: Construction of Seattle's new waterfront continues with traffic changes on Alaskan Way S between S King S and Columbia Streets happening as early as December 11, Dec. 8, 2020
- Alaskan Way: Construction of Seattle's new waterfront continues along with traffic changes on Alaskan Way S between S King and S Columbia Streets, Dec. 4, 2020
- Pier 58:The Waterfront is designing a new playground; share your ideas through Dec.6! Nov. 17, 2020
- Art: Indigenous artists selected for Overlook Walk commission, Nov. 9, 2020
- Pier 62: New Pier 62 now open on Seattle’s waterfront, Sept. 21, 2020
- Pier 58: Update on the Pier 58 collapse during emergency pier removal, Sept. 13, 2020
- Pier 58: Pier 58 removal in progress; waterside work from barge expected Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11, 2020
- Pier 58: City will remove Pier 58 in its entirety; removal anticipated to begin in the next few weeks, Aug. 26, 2020
- Pier 58: Mayor Durkan approves plan for emergency dismantling of Pier 58, Aug. 14, 2020
- Pier 58: An update on Pier 58 (Waterfront Park), Aug. 7, 2020
- Columbia St: Buses will shift to more reliable route between West Seattle & Downtown Seattle on Feb. 22, Feb. 7, 2020
- Alaskan Way: Alaskan Way is open during construction, Nov. 5, 2019