Overnight closures of NE 145th Street - May 4-15

 

Final Paving Closures at NE 145th Street and I-5 Interchange

Beginning as early as Monday, May 4, crews will do final paving, requiring overnight closures of the roundabouts and I-5 ramps at NE 145th Street. All work will happen at night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Residents may notice increased construction noise and activity overnight. Crews will work to minimize noise as much as possible.

Nighttime construction will occur along NE 145th Street from 1st Avenue NE to 5th Avenue NE, including the I-5 ramps, overpass, and roundabouts from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 15. All closure dates and times are weather-dependent and subject to change.

From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, crews will close the following:

•     NE 145th Street between 1st Avenue NE and 5th Avenue NE.
•     1st Avenue NE at NE 145th Street.
•     5th Avenue NE at NE 145th Street.
•     The northbound I-5 off-ramp to NE 145th Street.
•     The southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps serving NE 145th Street.
•     The NE 145th Street overpass and roundabouts.

Additional information 

•     Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles.
•     Drivers should plan extra travel time and follow signed detours.
•     A signed pedestrian path will be available.
•     During the closures, access to the Shoreline South/148th Station and the northbound I- 5 on ramp will be available from NE 155th Street.
•     Crews will work to reduce noise, when possible, but residents may experience increased construction noise during overnight work hours

Please follow all signage and move through the area carefully during construction.

Contact us

Email: 145thproject@shorelinewa.gov

24/7 construction hotline: 206-899-5127

Project webpage: engage.shorelinewa.gov/145corridor

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Weeks-long full closure for critical construction starts August 25, 2025 on 145th Street and I-5 ramps in Shoreline

Major closures are coming to NE 145th Street/State Route 523 and I-5 for construction on the 145th Street Corridor and I-5 Interchange projects. 

Starting Monday, August 25, 2025 around-the-clock closures in multiple locations will begin, with more closures beginning the following week. All closures in the area will last through Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

The closures will include the following impacts:

• Starting Monday, August 25 at 5am
• The on-ramp from NE 145th Street to southbound I-5 will be fully closed.
• Starting Tuesday, September 2 at 5am
• The southbound I-5 off-ramp at NE 145th Street will be closed.
• NE 145th Street between 1st Ave NE and 5th Ave NE, including the I-5 overpass, will be fully closed.

The closures will allow crews working for the City of Shoreline to perform essential work on the I-5 overpass, install a new roundabout, and complete roadway improvements that will enhance safety and traffic flow in the area.

The City of Shoreline is working in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation to close these areas while keeping a safe flow of traffic. Throughout the closure, signed detours will be in place. 

People are encouraged to allow extra travel time, avoid the area if possible, and use alternate routes.

NE 145th Street is still an active work zone. For everyone’s safety, drivers should reduce speed in the area. People traveling through the area are encouraged to pay attention to the construction signs and barrels, as the configuration of the road will change over the next year of construction.

“This work is critical to moving this major infrastructure project forward,” said Tricia Juhnke, City of Shoreline Public Works Director. “We know closures like this are disruptive and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience.”

Once NE 145th Street reopens in mid-September, the new roundabout west of the I-5 overpass will open, and traffic will shift into a temporary configuration that uses the outer lanes of the roundabout. 

This will allow traffic to continue moving through the area while construction continues on the rest of the roundabout and corridor.

The full roundabout is scheduled to open later this fall, improving safety and traffic flow in the heavily traveled corridor. A second roundabout on the east end of the I-5 overpass is scheduled to open in early 2026.

Staying engaged

To learn more and sign up for project updates, 

• visit the Engage Shoreline page at engage.shorelinewa.gov/145corridor.

More ways to connect:

• Project email: 145thProject@shorelinewa.gov
• 24/7 project hotline: 206-899-5127

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Current status of 145th freeway roundabouts

Trains run every 12 minutes on the 1 Link
This is the 148th Transit Station.
Photo by David Carlos

You may recall that the city is building two roundabouts on N 145th - one on each side of the freeway to handle traffic leaving and entering I-5. The 148th Transit station is up and running just north of 145th and can be seen to the right in the photo.

This is the east side, looking south
Photo by David Carlos

This is a design published by the city of what the roundabouts will look like when they are operational.

It's a massive project involving multiple agencies and it has already run into some delays.

This is the west side of the freeway, looking west. Seattle is on the left and Shoreline is on the right.

This project was combined with the 145th corridor project. The City felt that having one general contractor for both projects would improve traffic control through the work zone and eliminate potential conflicts of having two contractors in the same area.

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Shoreline gets heartburn from 145th costs and roundabout simulator

Cost overruns and delays caused by Seattle blamed. City will use a roundabout simulator to teach drivers how to navigate the 145th and I-5 interchange.

A northbound train enters the station with construction on the Eastside 145th and I-5 interchange roundabout
Photo by Oliver J Moffat

By Oliver J. Moffat

At the June 2 meeting, Shoreline Councilmembers grilled city staff about cost overruns for the 145th Street Project and expressed "heartburn" about a roundabout simulator coming soon. Challenges have extended the 145th roundabout project by 126 working days and it is currently expected to be complete in May 2026.

Staff said that the cost increases were unforeseeable, stemming from delayed utility relocations permitting (PSE, Lumen), delayed temporary relocation of overhead power lines (Seattle City Light), creeping permit requirements from the City of Seattle, and unforeseen WSDOT requirements for traffic control.

Voicing frustration over delays and cost increases caused by the City of Seattle, Councilmember Scully said,

“We are fixing Seattle's road for them using our money. And if we are getting anything other than absolute Platinum plate service from them... I’ve got Bruce Harrell’s phone number. I will call him at 2 in the morning and raise heck.”

After questioning staff, the Shoreline City Council approved an extra $7.5 million for the project, bringing the total to nearly $50 million. Utility companies (PSE, Lumen, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle City Light, Comcast, Shoreline Sewer) are responsible for portions of the cost increases related to their infrastructure, estimated to be an additional $3 million to $3.5 million. 

However, the overall project still faces an estimated $4.5 million funding shortfall the city will need to cover.

Councilmember Pobee wanted to know why the city had to eat the costs. “I am wondering: third parties are causing this. Not the contractor, nor the city.” He called the overall increase "excessive.”

Trains, traffic, trucks, and diggers are busy at work on the westside 145th and I-5 interchange roundabout
Photo by Oliver J Moffat

Some costs were not outside of the city’s control. To help get drivers comfortable with driving the 145th roundabouts, the city commissioned a roundabout simulator.

Councilmember Scully expressed "heartburn" about the roundabout simulator, questioning its value given the significant cost increases with the project. 

“A simulator always caused me heartburn, and especially when we're being asked for 7.5 million more. I really expect to see those kinds of things to get caught,” he said.

The total cost for development, building, staff training, and translation for the roundabout simulator was $66,500. The simulator will be available at City Hall lobby and various events and festivals throughout the summer.

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N 145th Street reopens with lane reductions

145th from 1st NE to I-5 is now open to limited travel
Aerial photography by David Carlos on December 31, 2024

Beginning Tuesday morning, January 7, travelers were able to return to using N 145th Street between 1st Avenue NE and Interstate 5. 

Construction crews reopened a single lane in both directions of the street. The reopening marks the end of a long-term closure and the completion of much of the utility relocations necessary for the City’s 145th Street Corridor and145th Street and I-5 Interchange projects.

The roadway will remain reduced to a single lane in each direction between Corliss Ave and I-5 until the completion of the project. 

Temporary signals will control traffic at the overpass until crews have constructed the permanent roundabouts later this year. 

For everyone's safety, please reduce your speed while driving through the area, as it is still an active work zone. Please pay attention to the construction signs and barrels as the configuration of the road will change over the next year of construction. 

With one lane open in each direction, it may take longer to drive through the area. Drivers should give themselves plenty of time to travel and consider using alternative routes.

We appreciate everyone’s patience during the long-term closure. Construction activities will continue in the area as crews prepare the site for the installation of roundabouts. 

For regular updates about construction activities, visit Engage Shoreline: 145th Corridor Projects.

Utility and construction updates

Since the closure began in April, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) completed the installation of a 24-inch water main which will transfer water to residences and businesses in the area. 

Additionally, Seattle City Light and Lumen crews installed vaults and duct banks that tie electrical cables into the existing system.

Alongside utility work, construction crews have started work on key upgrades, including a retaining wall on the south side of the roadway. 

Work on sidewalks, curbs, and gutter systems also began on both sides of the overpass.

Questions and concerns

If you have questions or concerns about construction or the project, please contact us at the 24-hour construction hotline or send an email. More information can be found on the project website

24-hour construction hotline: 206-899-5127
Project email: 145thProject@shorelinewa.gov

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N 145th between 1st Ave NE and I-5 to remain closed into early 2025

N 145th St between 1st Ave NE and I-5 will remain closed into early 2025.

The City of Shoreline says that 145th is a complex project involving multiple agencies. These include several utilities, the City of Seattle, King County, WSDOT, and the City of Shoreline.

They are all working together to complete this project. If one part is delayed, it can have a cascading effect on the rest of the project timeline.

What has caused some of the biggest delays to date have been the utility relocations. Each utility is in charge of relocating their utility and as one runs up against constraints or has an issue, it delays another utility from starting or completing work.

Another issue is permitting. It is important to remember Shoreline doesn't own any of the roadway, so has to get permits from other jurisdictions. In some cases this has taken longer than expected.

On the positive side, the completed project will provide a safe and more accessible route for all forms of transportation.

The new roundabouts, updated lanes, pedestrian crossing and bike lanes will reduce congestion, enhance safety and create a more connected community.

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Lane shift on N 145th St between Evanston Ave N and Linden Ave N - 9/30 to 10/4

Crews will close the westbound lanes on N 145th St around the clock between Evanston Ave N and Linden Ave N from Monday, September 30th to Friday, October 4th to pave sections of the road.

Crews will be on-site paving from 9am to 3pm daily, and at least one westbound lane will remain closed at all times.

All vehicles will have access through the work zone; flaggers will direct traffic using an eastbound lane. Traffic exiting Fremont Ave N should expect delays up to 15 minutes.

This work is weather dependent, dates may change.

For the most up-to-date information, please check MyCommute.

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145th Street construction photo

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The closure of N 145th Street between 1st Avenue NE and I-5 in Shoreline has been extended to early 2025 as crews need additional time to relocate underground utilities. An exact closure duration has not been determined. 

Details about detours, timeline, and construction activities will continue to be posted on the project webpage: engage.shorelinewa.gov/145corridor.

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Closure of N 145th Street extended to early 2025

The long-term closure of N 145th Street between 1st Avenue NE and I-5 in Shoreline has been extended to early 2025. 

The closure is part of the City of Shoreline’s 145th Street Corridor and 145th Street and I-5 Interchange projects. 

The road was closed on April 2, 2024, so crews could relocate utilities prior to construction of roundabouts on either side of Interstate 5. We expected to reopen the road in November 2024, but due to the complexity of the work and other unforeseen delays, we must extend the closure. Underground utility conflicts and unforeseen existing conditions will take additional time to work through. 

To this point, utility crews have been relocating infrastructure while construction crews widen the roadway. This includes continuing the planned removal of trees west of I-5. Construction activities will continue within the closure limits and on the 145th corridor. 

When the closure ends, construction will continue into 2025 and expand to the intersection of 5th Avenue and the northbound I-5 off-ramp. Weekly construction updates are available at Engage Shoreline: 145th Corridor Projects.

While we know the extended closure and ongoing construction is inconvenient in the short term, the long-term benefits of the 145th Street Corridor Project are significant. 

Once complete, the project will provide a safer and more accessible route for all forms of transportation. The new roundabouts, updated lanes, pedestrian crossings, and bike lanes will reduce congestion, enhance safety, and create a more connected community. It will also provide easier access to the Link light rail Shoreline South/148th Street Station.

At this time the length of the closure extension has not been determined. The city’s construction management team is working with the contractor and other agencies regarding the new road opening date, and we will communicate this once it is determined. 

This is a complex project involving multiple agencies that must all work together. If one part is delayed, it can have a cascading effect on the rest of the project timeline.

Getting around the closure

The pedestrian and bicycle detour was recently shifted to provide better access through the work zone via a combination of N 145th and NE 147th Streets. Details about detours, timeline, and construction activities will continue to be posted on our project webpage.

People traveling by vehicle east and west between 1st Avenue NE and I-5 will continue to detour and use N 155th Street or N 130th Street. I-5 on- and off-ramps will be open, but only accessible from the east side of the closure. 

Travelers can expect occasional overnight closures of these ramps, but they will mostly remain open. 

Please continue to be attentive and drive with caution around the work zone and through the detour. 

Travelers and people living in the area are encouraged to sign up for email updates for the 145th Improvements Projects.

• Map of N 145th Closure Area
• Map of Detour Routes

Questions and concerns
If you have questions or concerns about construction or the project, you can call the 24-hour construction hotline or send an email.

• 24-hour construction hotline: 206-899-5127
• Project email: 145thProject@shorelinewa.gov

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Additional lane closures on 145th - night time only - from 3rd to 8th - two weeks

Nightly lane restrictions on eastbound and westbound NE 145th St (WA-523) from 3rd Ave NE to 8th Ave NE. The street will be restricted just east of 5th Ave NE. This work will happen at night to minimize traffic and community disruptions.

• Sunday, April 21, through Thursday, April 25, from 9pm to 5am the following mornings.
• Sunday, April 28, through Thursday, May 2, from 9pm to 5am the following mornings.

Sound Transit will perform waterline work causing nighttime lane restrictions on NE 145th St (WA-523) 

Drivers should expect delays and uniformed police officers flagging the intersection of 5th Ave NE and NE 145th St.

Residents should expect construction noise from equipment such as a vacuum truck, an excavator, a loader, a concrete saw, a concrete truck, light plants, and various hand tools.

Some bus routes may be affected. Please check the King County Metro website for details.

More project info here

Outreach Specialist: c-jaybee.ragudo@soundtransit.org or 206-701-1469

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145th Street Projects construction update

Construction updates for April 12, 2024

The seven-month closure of N 145th Street between 1st Avenue N and I-5 began on Monday, April 1 and will be in place until October 2024. 

Since the closure, construction crews have been working to prepare the site by installing erosion control and tree protection and started tree removals. Puget Sound Energy began their work to realign their utility infrastructure in the closure area.

Closure and detour updates

• The primary detour routes when heading east and west are N 155th and N 130th Streets. There are no impacts to traffic travelling north and south on Meridian Avenue N, 1st Avenue, 5th Avenue NE or 15th Avenue NE. However, northbound travelers on 1st Avenue are restricted from turning left to go west on NE 155th Street.
• The pedestrian and bike detour on NE 147th is currently not in place. The north sidewalk of NE 145th St is currently maintained for pedestrians to travel through the work area.

Work schedule

• Construction crews working for the City of Shoreline are working in the area from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Puget Sound Energy gas crews are also working in the area 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday.

Noise during construction 

• Nighttime construction work requires a permit and variance from the City of Shoreline.
• Construction crews working for the City of Shoreline are currently only working during daytime hours.
• To learn more about allowable noise visit our municipal code.

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Crashes rise while trees come down as construction starts on 145th

By Oliver Moffat

On Sunday, January 7, 2024 Shoreline resident and college student Khondakar Hossain was riding his scooter eastbound along 145th street when he was hit by a vehicle near the Sunnyside intersection.

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and has not been caught by police. Hossain is recovering from his injuries.

Data from the WSDOT crash data portal shows annual fatal and serious injury crashes in Shoreline

So far in 2024, Shoreline Area News has reported on three crashes along 145th street: a collision involving a pedestrian, a multi-vehicle crash and the hit-and-run involving Hossain.

As reported on KUOW and The Seattle Times, 2023 was the deadliest year for traffic fatalities in Washington State since 1990.

A map from the WSDOT collision data portal shows the locations of ten years of crashes along 145th and nearby roads

The statistics are grim for crashes that kill or leave people with life altering injuries in Shoreline.

According to data collected from WSDOT, for the five years before 2019, the city had 54 fatal and serious injury crashes. But that rate jumped starting in 2019. For the five years before 2024, there were 96 serious injury and deadly crashes in Shoreline - a 78% increase.

Activists gather along 145th street on Sunday to protest the removal of trees to build a multi-use path for pedestrians accessing the nearby light rail station. Photo by Oliver Moffat

On Sunday, March 24, activists with Tree Action Seattle and Save Shoreline Trees gathered near the site of the hit-and-run that left Hossain injured in 145th street.

With construction equipment parked nearby, the activists gathered to call attention to the loss of 317 trees that will be removed to make way for improvements the city says will make 145th street safer.

Kathleen Russel from Save Shoreline Trees acknowledge the group may be too late to stop tree removals of the first phase of construction, but she said, the group will be seeking to “put a pause on the next segments” to try and save additional trees. She said the group does not oppose sidewalks but would like the city to build around the trees.

The city acknowledges that the project will have significant tree impacts. But says, “We are balancing these impacts with our need to address the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Shoreline – transportation. This project helps further our goal of creating dense, walkable communities around transit.”

The city plans to replace the removed trees with 864 new trees.

An overgrown laurel hedge and a utility pole blocks the sidewalk of 145th street. Photo by Oliver Moffat

With the light-rail station opening at 145th street this year, the city expects increased pedestrian and cyclist traffic. To make the roadway safer for all users, the 145th project will add a wider sidewalk and roundabouts.

According to multiple sources including the city, WSDOT, AARP, and the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts reduce traffic jams, are better for the environment, cost less over the long run and are safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

A map from the city’s website shows the roundabouts coming to I-5 and 145th

Construction of phase one between I-5 to Corliss begins on April 1; information on the road closure is available on the city’s website.

The city of Shoreline will be hosting a public presentation on the 145th Corridor Project on Wednesday April 3 from 7pm to 8:30pm. 

The 145th project team will discuss the construction schedule, roundabouts, and benefits of the project. Residents can attend in person at city hall or join online. The presentation is part of Shoreline’s monthly CityLearn program which gives residents an opportunity to learn about, ask questions and discuss important local topics with city staff and council members.

On Monday April 15, the city council will hold a public hearing and discuss Shoreline’s Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The city updates the TIP each year serves as a six-year roadmap for transportation projects in the city.

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CityLearn presentation on the 145th Corridor Project April 3, 2024

Learn about the 145th Corridor Project at CityLearn on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 7 - 8:30pm

• In-person in Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N
• Or you can participate online. The Zoom link for the meeting is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82640484366

After many years of planning, construction has begun on the 145th Corridor Project. Join the project team to learn more about the construction schedule, roundabouts coming to the I-5 interchange, and the benefits this project will bring to the region.

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Learn about design updates and construction staging for 145th Street projects at virtual Open House

Future design of N 145th Street near Corliss Avenue N, looking west
Image courtesy City of Shoreline

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 the City of Shoreline launched a virtual open house to show the latest designs and visualizations for 145th Street between 5th Avenue NE and Linden Avenue N. 

The City also provided information about the construction schedule for the different phases of the project.

145th Street Virtual Open House

• When: Wednesday, June 1 – Wednesday, June 15, 2022
• Where: Information and the link to the virtual open house is available at shorelinewa.gov/145projects. 
• Details: Join the virtual open house to:
• Learn about the current challenges along 145th Street and how we plan to address them.
• Review the latest project designs and updated visualizations.
• See the latest design and construction schedule.
• Watch a video to see how construction will be staged over time.

Free Wi-Fi and computer access is available at these locations for people who wish to participate in the virtual open house:

• Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline, WA 98155 - library card required.
• Broadview Branch, Seattle Public Library, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98133 – library card not required for the first 30 minutes of computer usage.

About 145th Street

The 145th Street corridor is a major east-west route that connects south Shoreline and north Seattle neighborhoods to businesses, parks, and services. 

The work along 145th Street will improve intersection safety, reduce traffic, and add better pedestrian and bicycle access. 

These improvements come as the City prepares to welcome the Sound Transit Link light rail and the new Shoreline South/148th Street station to the neighborhood in 2024.

145th Street improvements will be addressed through two projects:

• 145th Street Corridor Project 
• Improves traffic lights at intersections.  
• Adds left turn lanes. 
• Adjusts traffic light timing. 
• Adds pedestrian signs. 
• Improves sidewalks and crosswalks. 
• Adds Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible curb ramps. 
• 145th Street and I-5 Interchange Project 
• Replaces the traffic light intersections on both the east and west sides of I-5 with roundabouts. 
• Eliminates left turn lanes and adds a bike lane and sidewalk along the north side of the bridge over I-5.  

Together, these projects will improve safety, efficiency, and connectivity along 145th Street.  

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145th Street and I-5 Interchange online open house and online presentation

The interchange at 145th Street and I-5 greatly influences how traffic moves along 145th Street through Shoreline. 

With the arrival in 2024 of Sound Transit Link light rail and the new Shoreline South / 145th Station for light rail and bus transit, Shoreline residents and regional travelers need safe, efficient ways to connect to these facilities and to an expanding pedestrian and bike network.

To address these needs, the City of Shoreline and WSDOT, in cooperation with Sound Transit, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and King County Metro, plan to replace the signalized intersections on either side of I-5 with roundabouts and update lane configurations on the bridge over I-5. 

These improvements will address today’s and future transportation needs, reduce traffic congestion, and improve safety and access along the corridor for decades to come.

More information about the project here: shorelinewa.gov/145interchange

You are invited to participate in two online events to learn about and provide input on the 145th Street and I-5 Interchange Project.

Online presentation

The online presentation will present information on the current challenges at the 145th and I-5 interchange and how this project will address them. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the project team.

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm

To register, please go to this link or visit the online open house, 145thinterchange.infocommunity.org.

The online presentation will be recorded and posted on the project webpage shorelinewa.gov/145interchange after it takes place.

Online open house and survey

Visit the online open house, open through November 20, at: 145thinterchange.infocommunity.org

The purpose of this online open house is to provide a chance for you to:

• Learn about the current challenges at the 145th Street and I-5 interchange.
• Learn more about this project and how it addresses those challenges.
• Share what’s important to you and provide comment.

If you are unable to participate in these online events, email Bob Earl at bearl@shorelinewa.gov before November 20 to discuss the project, request mailed/emailed drawings, and/or request a copy of the online open house and/or online presentation summary.

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2019 November election results and the impacts to Shoreline: Shoreline Proposition 1 and I-976

From the City of Shoreline

Over the next several months, the City will discuss how the results of the November election will affect our community.

Passage of Initiative 976 (I-976) will place a significant strain on our transportation programs and the wider City budget as we search for ways to absorb the annual loss of more than $1.6 million from the City’s street and sidewalk maintenance and preservation programs. 

Failure of Shoreline Proposition 1 will require the Council and the community to have tough discussions about aquatics programming offered by the City and future investments in parks and City recreation facilities.

Shoreline Proposition 1

With an approval vote of 54%, Shoreline Proposition 1 failed. Because Prop. 1 was a bond measure, it required a 60% approval rate to pass. Over the past several years, hundreds of Shoreline residents have contributed to the discussion on developing the proposed Shoreline Aquatics, Recreation, and Community Center and on making improvements to our parks.

Whether you voted to approve or reject the proposition, we want to thank Shoreline residents for taking the time to learn about the issue, provide their input, and vote. As we work to identify a new path forward that will meet the needs of our growing community, we hope that those who supported and opposed the Proposition stay engaged and continue to contribute to the discussion.

Using the extensive input from the public and taking all the different community needs and interests into account, the Council felt it put the best option forward. Council will now begin to evaluate the results of the election and determine what next steps, if any, they should take regarding future investments in park improvements and the City’s recreation facilities.

Council will need to make some tough decisions regarding the Shoreline Pool. The repairs we made to the Pool in 2015 were meant to be temporary and not last much more than five to seven years.

Even with the $750,000 investment in 2015, the City has been experiencing increasing maintenance costs at the pool as it is over 50 years old and the pool systems and building structure are nearing the end of their useful lives. 

In 2019 alone, the City has seen pool repair costs exceed $125,000. Council will need to evaluate whether it makes economic sense to put further investment into the existing pool, refine options for a new facility, or decide not to provide aquatic programs in the long-term.

Until the School District decides to use the Spartan Recreation Center for other purposes, it will continue to operate as it does today. As the need for repairs arise, Council will have to determine how much to invest in an aging facility we do not own.

State, regional, and local transportation funding face cuts under I-976

Passage of I-976 eliminates Shoreline’s ability to charge a vehicle license fee (VLF) for transportation purposes.

• In 2009, City Council adopted a $20 VLF to help fund the maintenance of Shoreline streets on a regular schedule. Over time, this has helped us preserve our streets and avoid more costly road replacements that can be the result of deferred maintenance. 
• Council passed the other $20 VLF in 2018 for the repair and maintenance of our existing sidewalk network. 

I-976 does not affect the new sidewalk sales tax measure approved by Shoreline voters in 2018. The new sidewalk program will be able to move ahead as expected.

The combined fees generated approximately $1.6 million per year. The loss of that funding affects the entire transportation program, as well as other City programs and services, as we will need to find that funding elsewhere in the budget or reduce or eliminate these maintenance programs.

The City Council is already considering nearly $1.3 million in budget holds including delaying equipment purchases, redirecting funds for park improvements, and reallocating projected budget savings towards the City’s annual road surface maintenance program.

Passage of I-976 will also significantly affect State transportation funding, particularly for transit and paratransit. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), working with the State Legislature, will need to make decisions about how to maintain state highways, provide transportation options for individuals with disabilities, and more. State funding for local transportation projects, including ones in Shoreline, may be called into question in the coming months.

I-976 will also cut King County Metro funding, which in turn could affect routes serving Shoreline.

Finally, Sound Transit (ST) has indicated that the impacts to funding from I-976 will be significant as well.

While it is unlikely to impact the 2024 opening of light rail in Shoreline, other ST projects or programs, such as Bus Rapid Transit that is planned to serve our Shoreline South/145th Station, may be affected.

There is yet much to be determined about the impacts of this Initiative. Shoreline staff will be keeping an eye on developments and providing updated Shoreline-related information as we learn it.

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145th Street Multimodal Corridor Project online survey

The City of Shoreline has been busy developing the preliminary design to update 145th Street (SR-523) from Aurora Avenue North to I-5.

This new design will improve safety and ensure that this critical corridor can effectively serve Shoreline and the growing number of travelers who rely on it every day.

Please visit our online open house at 145thstreetcorridor.participate.online to learn more about the project and to provide feedback.

Online open house will be available until May 1, 2019.

You can also visit the project page at shorelinewa.gov/145corridor.

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145th Street Corridor Improvement Project Open House Wednesday

145th Street Corridor Improvement Project Open House on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 6 to 8pm at Shoreline City Hall Council Chamber, 17500 Midvale Ave. N, 98133.

The City of Shoreline has been working on developing the conceptual design for the 145th Street Corridor (SR-523) between Linden Ave N to I-5 to improve safety and meet the future needs of our growing community.

Please join us at a public open house to hear a brief presentation about the project and share your thoughts on the design.

If you can’t join us in person, please visit our online open house to review the design elements and provide your feedback.

Project updates will be available HERE

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Shoreline Planning Commission - 145th Street Corridor Study - Thursday

Shoreline Planning Commission, Thursday, March 3, 2016, 7pm, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

New commission member Susan Chang will be sworn in.

The entire agenda is devoted to study of the staff report for the 145th Street Corridor.

The next meeting, on March 17, will be a discussion of zoning scenarios analyzed in DEIS (draft environmental impact statement) for 145th Street Station Subarea Planning and the Staff Report.

Link to full Agenda

Link to full Packet

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Reminder: Open House 145th Street / SR 523 Multimodal Corridor

The City of Shoreline is having an open house regarding the 145th Street Multimodal Corridor Study.

It is nearing completion and a final open house is scheduled for the evening of February 24, 6-8pm with a presentation at 6:30pm, Shorecrest High School 15343 25th Ave NE.

The primary purpose of this open house is to share the work since the last open house, including the preferred design concept for the corridor, and to hear from the public.

Park in lots along 25th Ave NE. Enter at main entrance and proceed to the Commons.

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