SEATTLE — The City of Seattle is working to make Ballard a safer neighborhood.
Improvements are coming for people walking, biking, and rolling on 8th Avenue NW between NW 46th Street and NW 70th Street.
This project is in the design phase, and construction should be completed sometime this fall.
Here’s what’s coming:
- New marked crosswalks with pedestrian islands at NW 49th, 51st, 53rd, and 70th Street
- Two new radar speed signs
- A traffic diverter at NW 70th St
- Walk/bike flashing signs at NW 70th St
- 13 speed cushions to prevent drivers from ending up in the bike lanes
“This project is possible thanks to local funding from the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy. We appreciate your partnership in making Seattle’s streets safer for everyone,” the city shared.
The project builds on some work that the city did last year in the area. In 2025, crews added intersection visibility improvements at NW 70th Street, NW 53rd Street, and NW 51st Street.
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