Elliott Bay Connections

Elliott Bay Connections Construction is Underway

The Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) project is building a new pedestrian and bicycle greenway trail on the east side of Alaskan Way and restoring and revitalizing Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks. Construction on the greenway trail began in February 2025, and improvements to Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Park began in March 2025. The project is expected to be complete before Seattle hosts the FIFA World Cup™ in June 2026.

For the latest EBC construction update, go here. For monthly EBC construction update emails, sign up here.

For questions or comments, email info@elliottbayconnections.org or call the construction hotline at (206) 462-1275. The construction hotline is monitored whenever construction is taking place.

Greenway Trail Construction

Construction on the greenway trail began in February 2025 and is anticipated to be complete in June 2026. Work is being divided into zones and scheduled to limit impacts on residents, businesses and cruise operations.

What to expect during construction

Work will be done in zones and scheduled to limit impacts on residents, businesses and cruise operations
Work will be coordinated with the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Alaskan Way Safety Project, which is building a two-way protected bike lane on the west side of Alaskan Way
Northbound Alaskan Way reduced to one travel lane 24/7 during construction. Temporary parking and loading zone restrictions in place on the east side of Alaskan Way; follow posted signs
Construction equipment and vehicles moving in and out of the work zone
Noise typical of a construction site

What to expect on Alaskan Way between Virginia St and Blanchard St

Daytime work, 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend and night work, as necessary to maintain progress
Access to buildings, businesses and driveways maintained at all times
Temporary sidewalk detours in place, as needed; follow posted signs

What to expect on Alaskan Way between Wall St and Clay St

Daytime work, 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend and night work, as necessary to maintain progress
Access to buildings, businesses and driveways maintained at all times
Sidewalk closed on the east side of Alaskan Way; pedestrian access maintained at all times on the west side of Alaskan Way
Temporary closures of Wall, Vine and Clay streets at Alaskan Way, as necessary to complete intersection improvements; sign up for construction updates and follow posted signs

For the latest EBC construction update email, go here.

For information about Seattle Department of Transportation’s Alaskan Way Safety Project, go here.

Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks Construction

Construction in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks began in March 2025 and is expected to be complete before Seattle hosts the FIFA World Cup™ in June 2026. Work is being done in phases with closures scheduled to limit impacts on park users and sensitive fish and wildlife. Pedestrian and bicyclist access through Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Park is being maintained throughout construction.

What to expect during construction

Daytime work, 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend and night work, as necessary to maintain progress
Work done in phases with closures scheduled to limit impacts on park users and sensitive fish and wildlife
Pedestrian and bicyclist access through Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks always maintained via temporary multi-use trail. From Olympic Sculpture Park to The Beach at Expedia Group; follow posted signs
Centennial Park entrance and public parking at Alaskan Way W, near Pier 86 Grain Terminal, closed until Spring 2026; pedestrian and bicycle detour via W Galer Flyover to The Beach at Expedia Group or the W Thomas Street Pedestrian Bridge
Existing public restroom in Centennial Park permanently closed. Temporary public restrooms available while new amenities building under construction
Access to Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks’ lawns, beaches, exercise equipment and other amenities temporarily restricted to accommodate construction activities
Construction equipment and vehicles moving in and out of the work zone
Noise typical of a construction site

For the latest EBC construction update email, go here.

Construction Photos

Runner and stroller on shared path near water; sign reads “Slow – Temporary Multi-Use Trail. — During construction, access through Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks is maintained on a temporary multi-use trail. Please go slow, stay alert and be courteous to others while using the trail. (May 2025)

Aerial view of construction work along the road next to apartment buildings. — This image shows an aerial view of Alaskan Way, looking east. Since work between Virginia St and Blanchard St began, we have removed trolley tracks, completed below-ground utility work and are now preparing the area for paving and landscaping. Photo by Tim Rice. (April 2025)

Construction worker securing orange fencing along a street parking lane near apartment buildings. — A member of the EBC team installs protective barriers around existing trees to help keep them safe as greenway trail construction progresses. (March 2025)

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