This project redeveloped130th Avenue Northeast, from Bel-Red Road to Northeast 20th Street. It's one of several transportation investments in the BelRed areas that improve mobility for people who walk, roll, take transit, drive and freight. The project was designed in coordination with Sound Transit’s 2 Line light rail alignment, which crosses 130th Avenue along Spring Boulevard including the BelRed-130th Station. View aerial footage of the 130th Avenue Corridor (May 2020).
Benefits
The project facilitates travel between the new BelRed transit-oriented-development nodes and the wider region. It will support ongoing and future redevelopment and vision for the BelRed area. Features include two vehicle travel lanes, protected bike lanes, sidewalks and landscaping. The segment north of the future intersection with Northeast Spring Boulevard has a pedestrian-oriented, retail-focused design with on-street parking. Other improvements include turn lanes, mid-block crossings, intersection upgrades and better lighting.
Schedule
- July 2026: Project completion
- 2023-2025: Project construction
- 2022-2023: Complete design work; property acquisition
Funding
The total project budget of $23 million was partially funded by a federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan (TIFIA). Approved 2021-2027 Capital Investment Program Budget Sheet.
Outreach materials
- Roadway cross-section view alternatives (May 22, 2018, open house)
- Roadway enlarged block view (May 22, 2018, open house)
- Street view rendering (May 22, 2018, open house)
