NE 195th Street closed during construction of separated trail

Looking east on NE 195th
Photo by Diane Hettrick

To accommodate construction of the separated trail along NE 195th Street between 1st Ave NE and 5th Ave NE, the City's contractor will need to close 195th now through the end of March. Local access will still be permitted. The trail will remain open; however, there will be some disruptions for pedestrians using the trail on Jan 22 and Jan 23 at the intersection of 1st and 195th, and Jan 26 and Jan 27 at the intersection of 5th and 195th as ADA ramps are built.

Once the trail is completed, pedestrians will have a paved, separated place to walk versus walking on the grass shoulder or in the existing travel lane. There will be no changes to vehicle access from the current use of the road. However, on street parking will be limited upon completion.

This current project will complete the final segment of separated trail that is a piece of the northern connection between Shoreline’s Interurban Trail and the Burke Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park. 

Similar to the recently completed section on NE 195th between Meridian Ave N and 1st Ave NE, this segment will also be located on the undeveloped right-of way of NE 195th St, and will provide a connection to the pedestrian / bicycle bridge crossing I-5. The scope of the project includes a 12’ wide paved trail for pedestrian and bicyclist use. The project is adjacent to the Holyrood Cemetery to the north. Additional pedestrian connections, lighting, and crosswalks at 1st and 5th are elements for future consideration.

For questions or concerns, call 206-801-2700.