The Mercer Corridor Project is moving into its first construction phases and that means some road closures. This will impact 9th Ave North and eastbound traffic on Broad Street starting with the morning commute on Tuesday (10/12) if the weather permits. Specifics are below.
The future of Mercer East
9th Ave North
Closure: 9th Ave N between Aloha Street and Republican Street closed to through traffic, with access for Metro transit and local business traffic only. Businesses will remain open and access to businesses will be maintained.
Duration: Approximately six months.
Purpose: Allow replacement of a nearly 100-year-old sewer line; additional utility and roadway work.
Detour: Westlake Avenue N between Aloha Street and Valley Street will be re-striped as a two-way street to provide an alternate to Ninth Avenue N; Dexter Avenue N is also an alternate route. Advanced warning signs are located at the intersection just west of the Fremont Bridge to alert drivers to traffic revisions.
Metro routes: Metro Transit Route 17 will have some temporary detours and bus stop relocations during this construction. Rider Alerts about the changes will be posted at the affected bus stops and online. Route 30 will continue on its regular route until further notice. You can find more information here— check the “Alerts Center” for adjustments to these routes.
Eastbound Broad Street
Closure: Eastbound Broad Street between Fifth Avenue N and Ninth Avenue N. Westbound Broad Street will remain open during this period.
Duration: Approximately 12 months.
Purpose: Allow construction of an interim connection from future westbound Mercer Street lanes to westbound Broad Street, as well as a new eastbound Broad Street connection at Eighth Avenue N.
Detour: Detour route is northbound Fifth Avenue N to eastbound Mercer Street. An advanced warning sign is in place at Broad Street and Denny Avenue N alerting drivers to this upcoming closure.
You can follow the Mercer Corridor Project at the city’s special webpage.