Mercer Corridor Project (East Phase):
Upcoming Fairview Avenue N Weekend Closures begin March 30
The Seattle Department of Transportation reminds travelers of the upcoming weekend closures of Fairview Avenue N. Full weekend closures of Fairview Avenue N between Mercer Street and Republican Street will occur the following weekends– March 30 – April 2, and April 13 – April 16. Closure hours are scheduled for Fridays at 7:30 p.m. to Mondays at 5:00 a.m. Please note the I-5 on- and off-ramps at Mercer Street will remain open at all times. Vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle detour maps are available on the project website.
Upcoming Tree Removal on Fairview Ave. N: March 30 – April 2
During the March 30 – April 2 weekend closure, the existing trees along Fairview Ave. N between Mercer Street and Republican Street will be permanently removed to accommodate the widening of Fairview Avenue N and construction of additional street improvements. Unfortunately, the City cannot replant these specific trees in their original locations due to lack of space, however, the project does plan to plant two new trees within the project area for every tree removed. Additionally, over 10,000 new shrubs and other plants will ultimately be planted throughout the project area.
As the project moves through various stages of construction, the team will be continually looking for ways to minimize tree impacts. Overall, trees that do not need to be removed to accommodate roadway widening and improvements, and that are not at risk of damage or becoming a public safety hazard during construction, are being kept in place and will have tree protection placards posted on them to indicate their protected status.
For more information on the planned improvements as part of the Mercer Corridor Project, please visit the project website.
Saturday March 31 Event Traffic
At 8:30 a.m., approximately 1,700 participants and parade-goers will begin assembling for the traditional rite of spring – the Magnolia Little League Parade. Lasting approximately one hour, the parade gets underway at 10:30 a.m. Escorted by Seattle Police, the Little Leaguers will march east on W McGraw Street from Westmont Way W. to 32nd Avenue W; turn left and head north on 32nd to W Smith Street and then enter Magnolia Playfield.
In the evening, at 7 p.m., the Seattle Sounders will take on the San Jose Earthquakes at CenturyLink Field before a crowd of about 34,000. Motorists can expect traffic to be congested on the streets around the stadium before and after the match.