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Northgate Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Construction Update – May 2020

The following activities will be taking place over the next several weeks during construction of the Northgate Pedestrian/Bike Bridge:

Northbound I-5 express lane (nighttime work continues until early June)

Work on the I-5 median, near the northbound I-5 express lane off-ramp at 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St, will continue this month and […]

Northgate Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Safety Features

Designing for a safer bridge

During each phase (planning, design, and pre-construction) of public outreach, we heard that bridge safety is a priority for all bridge users. The sections below outline how safety is incorporated into all aspects of the bridge’s design.

Design Throughout the design process, we used an approach called Crime Prevention Through […]

Northgate Pedestrian Bridge Update – April 2020

 

Northgate Ped/Bike Bridge construction update

Work is continuing during the current coronavirus restrictions. Here is a statement from SDOT:

At the City of Seattle, we are continuing to follow guidance from federal, state, and local leaders and our public health partners regarding COVID-19. State officials have determined that work on public works projects […]

Northgate Ped/Bike Bridge Construction to Start

SDOT has approval to begin construction of the Northgate Ped/Bike Bridge Project from January 27 onward. Upcoming work Once work begins, they’ll start on the east side of I-5 at 1st Ave NE and NE 100th St, where crews will be installing erosion control, clearing vegetation, installing drainage, and preparing for drilling for the bridge […]

Northgate Pedestrian Bridge Update – January 2020

A little update on the Northgate Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Project:

Construction to begin early in 2020, to end in fall of 2021 1900 ft long, 16 ft. wide, 4% grade East terminus will be at NE 100th & 1st NE, with a spur directly to the Northgate Light Rail stop West terminus will be at a […]

Northgate Mall Area Redevelopment Update – October 29, 2019

Here is an update on Northgate Mall redevelopment, including housing near light rail, from the minutes of the October 29, 2019 ReVisioning Northgate meeting:

Stephen Antupit, consultant for the Northgate Mall developer, gave an update on changes and plans at the Northgate Mall which is being redeveloped into a “neighborhood”. He noted the open house […]

NHL Open House October 1st

Northgate Mall is being dismantled – you can see piles of rubble from 5th Ave NE. But the food court is still there, though many of the restaurants are gone. National Hockey League is having an open house in the food court October 1, 5-7 pm to learn more about the NHL buildings going up […]

New Construction Site Visit

Here’s an opportunity to give input on a new development in the neighborhood:

Northaven Annual Meeting May 23

Learn about the new low-income senior housing Northaven Senior Living is building in our neighborhood:

March 13 Light Rail Station Open House

The City is hosting a meeting to discuss 130th and 145th station area planning on Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Ingraham High School, 1819 N 134th St. See:

http://www.seattle.gov/…/ne-130th-and-145th-station-area-pl…

Goals for the meeting:

Plan for future changes, services and other opportunities near the stations.

Design sidewalks, bikeways and street improvements to make […]