Community members kick off Pride Month on June 1 at the White Center Pride Street Festival earlier this month. Photo: SDOT Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read
At-a-glance:
- Summer is kicking off and we want you to stay in the know about upcoming construction activities, professional sports games, and community celebrations taking place in the Seattle area, so you can travel with confidence in the weeks ahead.
- Use these links to drop down to the details:
- We also encourage you to follow us on X at @seattledot and @SDOTTraffic, and visit the websites of our regional partner agencies, including WSDOT, King County Metro, and Sound Transit.
- You can also visit our Project and Construction Coordination Map for a map of various construction projects taking place throughout the city.
- We’ll continue to publish these blogs throughout the summer to help you plan ahead and know what to expect when you travel.
SDOT construction, closures, and travel impacts
Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in. Thank you.
- Construction is underway for the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project at N 105th St and N Northgate Way and Aurora Ave N in North Seattle. Construction includes upgrading sidewalks, ADA-accessible curb ramps, and bus stop improvements. Eastbound lane restrictions are expected to begin July 1 during daytime hours on N 105th St/N Northgate Way, with expected delays through the area for the next few weeks.
- Weekend of June 29-30: Closure of Boyer Ave E between 24th Ave E and 25th Ave E for paving. Local access will be maintained for homes within the closure area. Crews will begin prep work at 7 AM and start pavement work at 8 AM Saturday, June 29. The street is scheduled to reopen by 10PM Sunday, June 30. This work is part of the Route 48 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project.
Regional transportation agency work
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
Note: the work activities listed below are weather-dependent and subject to change.
- The eastbound Mercer Street on-ramps to northbound and southbound I-5 will be closed from 10 p.m. Monday, June 24 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 25; and again from 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 26. This is for construction on the SR 520/I-5 Express Lanes Connection Project. Click here to learn more.
- Starting Monday morning June 24, East Roanoke Street between 22nd Avenue East and East Montlake Place East (just south of the Montlake Boulevard/SR 520 interchange) will be closed until Wednesday, July 3. This work is part of the SR 520 Montlake Project. Click here to learn more.
- From 10 p.m. Friday, June 21 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 24, all SR 520 on- and off-ramps to/from Montlake Boulevard will be closed. This includes closing Montlake Boulevard between East Hamlin Street and East Louisa Street, and Lake Washington Boulevard between East Roanoke Street and East Montlake Boulevard. Lake Washington Boulevard will be limited to local traffic only between East Roanoke Street and Foster Island Road. There will be a signed detour for pedestrians and bicyclists through the work area. This work is also part of the SR 520 Montlake Project. Click here to learn more.
- The westbound I-90 off-ramp to northbound Rainier Avenue South will close from 9 p.m. Friday, June 21 until 10 p.m. Sunday, June 23 for work in Seattle. Private contractor crews will be working on Rainier Avenue South north of I-90. A signed detour will be in place.
- Weeknights over the next few weeks, there will be lane reductions on both directions of I-5, between just north of the Corson Avenue interchange and the SR 599/Interurban Avenue interchange. Travelers in both directions of I-5 should expect multiple lanes and ramps to be closed during overnight hours from Sunday nights through Friday mornings. Additionally, from 10 p.m. Friday, June 21 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 24, up to three lanes of southbound I-5 near mid-Boeing Field will be closed for expansion joint repairs. This is part of the I-5 Duwamish River to South Lucile Street concrete pavement rehabilitation project. Click here to learn more.
Major league sports home games
Seattle Mariners
Upcoming games at T-Mobile Park
- Friday, June 28 at 6:40 PM: Minnesota Twins
- Saturday, June 29 at 7:10 PM: Minnesota Twins
- Sunday, June 30 at 1:10 PM: Minnesota Twins
- Tuesday, July 2 at 6:40 PM: Baltimore Orioles
To learn more:
If you’re riding the Link light rail, get off at the Stadium Station and walk a short two blocks over to the ballpark. If taking rideshare, there is a designated rideshare lot southeast of the stadium. If driving, the Mariners Garage opens 3 hours before game time. Biking, scooting, walking, or rolling to the game may also be great options, depending on your trip specifics. Find more information on navigating to T-Mobile Park here.
Seattle Storm
Upcoming games at Climate Pledge Arena
- Sunday, June 23 at 12 PM: Connecticut Sun
- Thursday, June 27 at 7 PM: Indiana Fever
- Saturday, June 29 at 6 PM: Dallas Wings
- Monday, July 1 at 7 PM: Dallas Wings
To learn more:
For all major ticketed events at Climate Pledge Arena, guests receive a free public transit pass alongside their ticket. If driving to the arena, there are three parking garages available nearby. Find more information on navigating to the arena here.
Seattle Sounders FC
Upcoming games at Lumen Field
- Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 PM: FC Dallas
- Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 PM: Chicago Fire
To learn more:
Seattle Reign FC
Upcoming games at Lumen Field
- Sunday, June 23 at 3:00 PM: Racing Louisville FC
To learn more:
If you’re riding the Link light rail, get off at the International District/Chinatown station and walk a short three blocks over to the field. If taking rideshare, get off on the Northside by King St. & Occidental or on the South side by Royal Brougham & Occidental. If driving, the Lumen Field Parking Garage south of the stadium and a North Lot. Both open at 6am on event days and close 2 hours post event. Biking, scooting, walking, or rolling to the game may also be great options, depending on your trip specifics. Find more information on navigating to Lumen Field here.
Community events
Please note: We’ve highlighted several upcoming community celebrations below – but this is not intended as a comprehensive list of every event in the city. We hope you enjoy taking part!
June 19: Juneteenth Summer of Soul – Jimi Hendrix Park
To celebrate the resilience and strength of Black communities in Seattle and beyond, Africatown Community Land Trust and King County Equity Now are hosting live performances and family activities. Find more information about the event here.
Jimi Hendrix Park is located between 23rd Ave S and MLK Jr Way S near I-90, and can be reached by King County Metro bus or transferring from Sound Transit light rail (Mount Baker Station is closest to the park).
June 22: Seattle Marathon’s Summer 5K/10K/Half Marathon and Kids Fun Run – Seward Park
This annual run captures stunning views of Lake Washington and Mt Rainier. There are categories for kids, and furry friends are allowed on the run as well. Some streets surrounding the Seward Park region may be temporarily closed during the run. You can find more information about the event here.
Seward Park can be reached by King County Metro bus.
June 22-23: Fremont Fair
This annual summer fair brings the community together to shop from 200+ craft vendors, hosts two stages for visitors to enjoy live music from, and share a bite with friends and family. You can find more information about the fair here.
For more detailed guidance on getting to the fair, check out our previous blog post.
June 29: PrideFest Capitol Hill
This celebration dedicates six blocks of Broadway and Cal Anderson Park for visitors to shop local businesses, lounge at the beer garden, and enjoy the atmosphere while uplifting Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ community. The event runs from noon-8 PM. Find more information about the festival here.
Pridefest can be reached by King County Metro bus or Sound Transit light rail (the Capitol Hill Station is closest). Or, depending on your trip, walking, biking, or rolling might be great ways for you to get to the festival.
June 30: Seattle Pride Parade 2024
This year is Seattle’s 50th annual Pride Month celebration. The parade starts at Westlake Park and will travel throughout Downtown Seattle. Enjoy Washington’s largest parade and celebrate hundreds of community groups, nonprofits, and companies to close out the celebration of Pride Month. Find more information about the event here.
We hope this post provided you with useful tips and tools to help you travel throughout Seattle as these construction and community events all take place. Stay tuned for more blog posts like this throughout the summer. Thank you!
Editor’s note – June 20, 2024: We updated this post to add a work activity in the WSDOT information section.
Editor’s note – June 28, 2024: We added construction work taking place for the Route 48 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project to this post.