Seattle Department of Transportation
@seattledot.bsky.social
Maintaining and modernizing Seattle's streets
For service requests: call 206-684-7623 or use the Find It, Fix It app
City policies: seattle.gov/digital
For service requests: call 206-684-7623 or use the Find It, Fix It app
City policies: seattle.gov/digital
Additional improvements included new marked crosswalks, signals, improved sidewalks, ADA-accessible curb ramps, and streetlights to improve safety and accessibility on Rainier Ave S. More people, regardless of their travel mode, can move through the area comfortably and with confidence.
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Additional improvements included new marked crosswalks, signals, improved sidewalks, ADA-accessible curb ramps, and streetlights to improve safety and accessibility on Rainier Ave S. More people, regardless of their travel mode, can move through the area comfortably and with confidence.
We're rolling out the red carpet along Rainier Ave S for the 12,000 daily riders on King County Metro's popular Route 7. This Seattle Transit Measure-funded project connects people to key businesses, parks, schools, amenities, and community hubs throughout South Seattle.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We're rolling out the red carpet along Rainier Ave S for the 12,000 daily riders on King County Metro's popular Route 7. This Seattle Transit Measure-funded project connects people to key businesses, parks, schools, amenities, and community hubs throughout South Seattle.
Did you know Seattle Public Utilities household food & yard waste customers can set out 10 extra bags of leaves for FREE each November collection day? Yes...ha ha ha...yes!
Help us keep sidewalks and drains clear of leaves. With 2,000+ miles of sidewalks in the city, we need your help.
Help us keep sidewalks and drains clear of leaves. With 2,000+ miles of sidewalks in the city, we need your help.
November 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Did you know Seattle Public Utilities household food & yard waste customers can set out 10 extra bags of leaves for FREE each November collection day? Yes...ha ha ha...yes!
Help us keep sidewalks and drains clear of leaves. With 2,000+ miles of sidewalks in the city, we need your help.
Help us keep sidewalks and drains clear of leaves. With 2,000+ miles of sidewalks in the city, we need your help.
TONIGHT (Thursday, November 13) our S Holgate St Crossing Study hosts an open house, 6-7:30 PM.
Featuring a presentation, question & answer session, and opportunity to share your feedback about the future of this railroad crossing in SODO.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89690567670
Featuring a presentation, question & answer session, and opportunity to share your feedback about the future of this railroad crossing in SODO.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89690567670
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
TONIGHT (Thursday, November 13) our S Holgate St Crossing Study hosts an open house, 6-7:30 PM.
Featuring a presentation, question & answer session, and opportunity to share your feedback about the future of this railroad crossing in SODO.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89690567670
Featuring a presentation, question & answer session, and opportunity to share your feedback about the future of this railroad crossing in SODO.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89690567670
S Holgate St Crossing: we're studying the future of this railroad crossing in SODO.
Join our virtual public meeting Thursday, November 13 from 6 to 7:30 PM.
We will share updates about the study, hold a Q&A, and take feedback on your priorities.
Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89690567670
Join our virtual public meeting Thursday, November 13 from 6 to 7:30 PM.
We will share updates about the study, hold a Q&A, and take feedback on your priorities.
Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89690567670
November 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
S Holgate St Crossing: we're studying the future of this railroad crossing in SODO.
Join our virtual public meeting Thursday, November 13 from 6 to 7:30 PM.
We will share updates about the study, hold a Q&A, and take feedback on your priorities.
Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89690567670
Join our virtual public meeting Thursday, November 13 from 6 to 7:30 PM.
We will share updates about the study, hold a Q&A, and take feedback on your priorities.
Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89690567670
SODO street closure: S Hanford St between E Marginal Way and S Colorado Ave will CLOSE to through-traffic from 6 AM Tuesday, November 11 until 8 PM Thursday, November 13. Business access will be allowed.
This closure is for BNSF to work on required railroad track maintenance.
This closure is for BNSF to work on required railroad track maintenance.
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
SODO street closure: S Hanford St between E Marginal Way and S Colorado Ave will CLOSE to through-traffic from 6 AM Tuesday, November 11 until 8 PM Thursday, November 13. Business access will be allowed.
This closure is for BNSF to work on required railroad track maintenance.
This closure is for BNSF to work on required railroad track maintenance.
Wet conditions can make landslides possible throughout Seattle. See a landslide? Stay away from the area and call us immediately at 206-684-7623.
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Wet conditions can make landslides possible throughout Seattle. See a landslide? Stay away from the area and call us immediately at 206-684-7623.
We update paid street parking rates three times a year. New rates go into effect on Monday, November 10. The bottom line: rates will stay the same or decrease at 85% of all times and locations. https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/06/updated-street-parking-rates-take-effect-november-10-2025/
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We update paid street parking rates three times a year. New rates go into effect on Monday, November 10. The bottom line: rates will stay the same or decrease at 85% of all times and locations. https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/06/updated-street-parking-rates-take-effect-november-10-2025/
STUDENT ART ON THE STREET: we worked with Maple Elementary students decorate their School Street with colorful artwork on Corson Ave S.
There are now 20 School Streets across Seattle, helping make walking and biking to school more welcoming for families.
There are now 20 School Streets across Seattle, helping make walking and biking to school more welcoming for families.
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
STUDENT ART ON THE STREET: we worked with Maple Elementary students decorate their School Street with colorful artwork on Corson Ave S.
There are now 20 School Streets across Seattle, helping make walking and biking to school more welcoming for families.
There are now 20 School Streets across Seattle, helping make walking and biking to school more welcoming for families.
Travel alert for South Lake Union near the Denny Triangle: private construction work will impact travel along 6th, 7th, Battery, and Bell Streets starting Friday, Nov 7. Whether driving, biking, or walking, please follow directions from uniformed police officers on site.
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Travel alert for South Lake Union near the Denny Triangle: private construction work will impact travel along 6th, 7th, Battery, and Bell Streets starting Friday, Nov 7. Whether driving, biking, or walking, please follow directions from uniformed police officers on site.
It’s official: the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving & Safety Project is now complete. This project was funded by the voter-approved 2015 Levy to Move Seattle and Seattle Transit Measure. Thank you, Seattle!
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s official: the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving & Safety Project is now complete. This project was funded by the voter-approved 2015 Levy to Move Seattle and Seattle Transit Measure. Thank you, Seattle!
I even managed to convince the members of the SDOT Signals crew that activated the signals to pose for a family photo. Always thankful for these dedicated public servants who work in all weather in the right-of-way to keep everyone moving.
November 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I even managed to convince the members of the SDOT Signals crew that activated the signals to pose for a family photo. Always thankful for these dedicated public servants who work in all weather in the right-of-way to keep everyone moving.
New traffic signals at NW 51st St and 15th Ave NW in Ballard were activated this morning, creating a new connection across 15th Ave NW for people walking, biking, and rolling to & from Ballard's Brewery District and its historic downtown.
November 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
New traffic signals at NW 51st St and 15th Ave NW in Ballard were activated this morning, creating a new connection across 15th Ave NW for people walking, biking, and rolling to & from Ballard's Brewery District and its historic downtown.
The Big Dark is here, but new lights under the Leary Way Bridge in Ballard shine bright. This work was completed during the recent repaving and bridge strengthening project along 15th Ave W/NW and the Ballard & Leary Way Bridges.
November 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Big Dark is here, but new lights under the Leary Way Bridge in Ballard shine bright. This work was completed during the recent repaving and bridge strengthening project along 15th Ave W/NW and the Ballard & Leary Way Bridges.
Happy Halloween! With trick-or-treating and dozens of neighborhood streets closed for Trick-Or-Streets events, we need drivers to focus. Please:
Slow it way down. Be sober. Put the phone away. Expect kids in the street.
Your attention is the best treat you can give tonight.
Slow it way down. Be sober. Put the phone away. Expect kids in the street.
Your attention is the best treat you can give tonight.
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Happy Halloween! With trick-or-treating and dozens of neighborhood streets closed for Trick-Or-Streets events, we need drivers to focus. Please:
Slow it way down. Be sober. Put the phone away. Expect kids in the street.
Your attention is the best treat you can give tonight.
Slow it way down. Be sober. Put the phone away. Expect kids in the street.
Your attention is the best treat you can give tonight.
Best we can do is a rain hat.
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Best we can do is a rain hat.
Yeehaw, partner. Our maintenance crews are gearing up for a Leaf Rodeo this weekend. We'll be sweeping leaves out of a protected bike lane near you. With our network growing & more demand than ever, we're experimenting with new ways to tackle this seasonal challenge. Gittyup!
October 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Yeehaw, partner. Our maintenance crews are gearing up for a Leaf Rodeo this weekend. We'll be sweeping leaves out of a protected bike lane near you. With our network growing & more demand than ever, we're experimenting with new ways to tackle this seasonal challenge. Gittyup!
For National First Responders Day, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social has issued a proclamation honoring the role our first responders play in keeping neighborhoods safe, protecting public health, and enhancing quality of life. Thank you, #FirstResponders and thank you to the SDOT Response Team.
October 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
For National First Responders Day, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social has issued a proclamation honoring the role our first responders play in keeping neighborhoods safe, protecting public health, and enhancing quality of life. Thank you, #FirstResponders and thank you to the SDOT Response Team.
Today, we celebrate National First Responders Day! We’re proud to serve the people of Seattle as first responders alongside firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, 911 operators, paramedics, and other emergency personnel.
Thank you, #FirstResponders.
Thank you, #FirstResponders.
October 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Today, we celebrate National First Responders Day! We’re proud to serve the people of Seattle as first responders alongside firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, 911 operators, paramedics, and other emergency personnel.
Thank you, #FirstResponders.
Thank you, #FirstResponders.
We completed work at E Highland Dr & 10th Ave E to make it easier to cross the street (a busy pedestrian crossing across from Volunteer Park) with a new marked crosswalk, daylighting to increase visibility, speed cushions to slow drivers nearing the crosswalk, and a center median to prevent passing.
October 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We completed work at E Highland Dr & 10th Ave E to make it easier to cross the street (a busy pedestrian crossing across from Volunteer Park) with a new marked crosswalk, daylighting to increase visibility, speed cushions to slow drivers nearing the crosswalk, and a center median to prevent passing.
Well, well, well...would you look at the time
October 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Well, well, well...would you look at the time
Do you use the S Holgate St rail crossing in SODO? We need your input. The S Holgate St Crossing Study will help decide the best approach to prioritize safety for everyone traveling through the area: bit.ly/HolgateStudy
October 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Do you use the S Holgate St rail crossing in SODO? We need your input. The S Holgate St Crossing Study will help decide the best approach to prioritize safety for everyone traveling through the area: bit.ly/HolgateStudy
200+ bike and scooter corrals will be installed across Seattle to make it clearer and easier to find a place to park shared bikes and scooters.
These, created by local artist Roy (Eroyn) Franklin, were installed in partnership with Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, and the Office of Arts & Culture.
These, created by local artist Roy (Eroyn) Franklin, were installed in partnership with Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, and the Office of Arts & Culture.
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
200+ bike and scooter corrals will be installed across Seattle to make it clearer and easier to find a place to park shared bikes and scooters.
These, created by local artist Roy (Eroyn) Franklin, were installed in partnership with Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, and the Office of Arts & Culture.
These, created by local artist Roy (Eroyn) Franklin, were installed in partnership with Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, and the Office of Arts & Culture.
We're getting together on Saturday from 10:30 AM to noon to celebrate the E Marginal Way Corridor Improvements Project.
There are group rides to the event with our partners at Cascade Bicycle Club, West Seattle Bike Connections, and Best Side Cycling.
Join in: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/07/30/h...
There are group rides to the event with our partners at Cascade Bicycle Club, West Seattle Bike Connections, and Best Side Cycling.
Join in: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/07/30/h...
October 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We're getting together on Saturday from 10:30 AM to noon to celebrate the E Marginal Way Corridor Improvements Project.
There are group rides to the event with our partners at Cascade Bicycle Club, West Seattle Bike Connections, and Best Side Cycling.
Join in: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/07/30/h...
There are group rides to the event with our partners at Cascade Bicycle Club, West Seattle Bike Connections, and Best Side Cycling.
Join in: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/07/30/h...
Apologies for the poor resolution on the flyer. Here's a better one.
October 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Apologies for the poor resolution on the flyer. Here's a better one.