Elliott Bay Connections

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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.

A map showing Greenway Trail Construction work zones, bridges, elevators and railways.
EBC construction is underway on the east side of Alaskan Way between Virginia St and Broad St. Active work zones will be shown on this map as work progresses.

What to expect during construction

  • Work will be done in zones and scheduled to limit impacts on residents, businesses and cruise operations
  • 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 Blanchard St and Wall St

  • Daytime work, 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Access to buildings, businesses and driveways maintained at all times
  • The Bell St Elevator closed for improvements for approximately three weeks as early as Friday, January 16. The Bell Street Pedestrian Bridge will remain open between Alaskan Way and Elliott Ave
  • Sidewalk closed on the east side of Alaskan Way between Wall St and Vine St; pedestrian access maintained at all times on the west side of Alaskan Way

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
  • Vine St and Clay St intersections temporarily closed at Alaskan Way for approximately two months beginning as early as Tuesday, January 13. Pedestrian and vehicle access between Alaskan Way and Elliott Ave maintained at adjacent intersections; follow posted signs

For the latest EBC construction update email, go here.

Construction Photos

Aerial view of Alaskan Way and Wall St.
Looking at Alaskan Way and Wall St, future greenway trail users will experience a safe and smooth waterfront journey along Elliott Bay. (December 2025)
Aerial view of the Myrtle Edwards Park.
Improvements to accessible pedestrian paths and the beach coves in Myrtle Edwards Park will make it easier to touch the water. (November 2025)
Aerial view of the greenway trail work zone on the east side of Alaskan Way between Virginia St and Broad St.
Work on the protected pedestrian and bicycle greenway trail is underway on the east side of Alaskan Way, between Pier 62 and the Olympic Sculpture Park. (October 2025)
View of the new greenway trail between Virginia St and Blanchard St
Since paving the portion of the new greenway trail between Virginia St and Blanchard St, we’ve planted new trees, shrubs and groundcover plantings on both sides, with more landscape improvements to come. (September 2025)
Improvements to bike path paving in Myrtle Edwards Park
Recent progress on improvements to bike path paving in Myrtle Edwards Park. Starting in September, the newly improved bike path will serve as the temporary multi-use trail through Spring 2026. (August 2025)
A sign installed at the east entrance to the W Thomas St Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpass.
A sign installed at the east entrance to the W Thomas St Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpass: one of several locations where the EBC team installed signage to inform users about the work. (July 2025)
Aerial view of a waterfront city street with multiple lanes of traffic, parked cars, a bike lane, and a pedestrian sidewalk.
This image shows an aerial view of the greenway trail work zone between Virginia St and Lenora St. Since removing the trolley tracks, we have paved the new trail and installed irrigation in preparation for landscape areas featuring new trees, shrubs and ground cover plantings. (June 2025)
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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