Use of a Vac truck at the corner of Republican St. and Warren Ave. N. is part of the Seattle Center Courtyard renovation. This equipment is pumping dirt from Critical Tree Root Zones as a protective measure for the health of the trees and is projected to finish by the end of next week.
Connection of Arena sewer lines to City systems will continue through the end of March. Per SDOT, this work is being done during daytime hours on weekends only.
This work is weather dependent.
As detailed in the map below, connection work this weekend will be located on 1st Ave N and will include:
Lane closures on the east side of 1st Ave N that will limit vehicular traffic to one lane at two different locations between W John St. and Harrison St.
(See map for locations)
Use of saw cutting and vac truck equipment. This will not start before 9 am.
All existing pedestrian access will be maintained and proper staffing and safety measures will be in place.
Along with the Arena opening, the Seattle Department of Transportation has designed improvements that include curbside modifications, enhanced Uptown and Arena access through transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements. To learn more about how SDOT and Climate Pledge Arena are improving multi-modal transportation options in the Uptown neighborhood in 2021, visit www.seattle.gov/transportation/nodomap or www.climatepledgearena.com/arena/transportation.

As identified in the map above, street and sidewalk improvement is in progress on Queen Anne Ave. between Mercer St. and Republican St. This work will include use of heavy equipment that will be impactful and generate noise. Street and sidewalk improvement at this location is projected to continue until March 23rd. This work will then move south on Queen Anne Ave to between Thomas St. and Harrison St.
Proper staffing and safety measures will be in place.
SDOT approved the use of 2nd Ave for inbound and outbound trucks during the hours of
7 am–10 pm Mon.–Fri. and 9 am–10 pm Sat., Sun., and Holidays.
SDOT approved routes for all hours include westbound on Thomas St. to southbound Queen Anne Ave. N.
The Arena MPPCNV is activated.
Construction is allowed 24/7. Impact work hours are limited to daytime work only.
Construction Impact Work Hours:
Monday- Friday 8 am – 5 pm impact workSaturday/Sunday/Holidays
9 am – 5 pm impact work
North Side – Placement of the event slab continues. All work will progress during daytime hours, which includes Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am – 5 pm for impact work. All other work will occur as permitted by the MPPCNV.
Renovation of the North Courtyards (upper and lower) continues. The Courtyards are closed to the public and access will be limited to Seattle Center staff and Resident Organizations. Proper staffing and safety measures are in place. Courtyard work will be done during daytime hours only. As part of the North Courtyard renovation, SDCI has granted approval for the removal of the north segment of the sound wall with the condition that the Arena’s historic curtain wall is sealed.
Use of a Vac truck at the corner of Republican St. and Warren Ave. N. is projected to finish by the end of next week. This work is part of the Seattle Center Courtyard renovation and the equipment is pumping dirt from Critical Tree Root Zones as a protective measure for the health of the trees.
South Side – The Alaska Airlines Atrium is framed and fully enclosed. Interior work progresses with fireproofing and lighting installation and the freight elevator is operational. Slab placements are largely complete and start early morning. All work will be done during daytime hours, which includes Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am – 5 pm for impact work. All other work will occur as permitted by the MPPCNV.
Construction activity for utility work on Thomas St. between Warren Ave. N and 1st Ave. N continues. Pedestrian access is maintained via detours. Proper staffing and safety measures are in place.
West Side – Slab placements continue and start early morning. Excavation/backfill activities, along with underground utilities, are being installed during evening hours. All work will be done during daytime hours, which includes Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am – 5 pm for impact work. All other work will occur as permitted by the MPPCNV.
East Side – Structural steel erection continues along with slab placements that start early morning. All work will be done during daytime hours, which includes Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am – 5 pm for impact work. All other work will occur as permitted by the MPPCNV.
South Parcel (south of Pottery Northwest) – Connection of Arena sewer lines to City systems continues and is projected to continue through March. Per SDOT, this work will be done during daytime hours on weekends only. All other work will occur as permitted by the MPPCNV.
Bi-Weekly Arena Meeting – Open to all, the bi-weekly Arena meetings are open house forums to provide project updates and coordinate with stakeholders including but not limited to local businesses, communities, SDOT, SDCI and Seattle Center resident organizations on construction impacts and efforts to support ongoing activities at Seattle Center and in the adjacent communities.
Upcoming schedule:
Date Time Location
April 1st 6 pm Zoom Virtual meeting – https://seattlekrakenhockey.zoom.us/j/97458901069
CONSTRUCTION HOTLINE: (206) 401-9896
CONSTRUCTION EMAIL: [email protected]
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