The new SR 99 tunnel under downtown Seattle
The #Realign99 highway closure is here. SR 99 is closed through downtown Seattle.
Getting around using the tunnel
Getting around using the tunnel
The new tunnel will provide a direct route under downtown from the stadiums to the Space Needle. The south end connects to Alaskan Way and downtown, the north end connects to Seattle Center and South Lake Union.
SR 99 Grand Opening Celebration
Step Forward, Feb. 2-3, 2019
WSDOT invites you to experience the new tunnel, say goodbye to the viaduct, and hello to the future waterfront. Activities will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 3, and include a walk through the tunnel, STEM activities, art festival on the viaduct, an 8K fun run/walk, and 12-mile bike ride.
Watch the grand opening video and then register and claim your free ticket >
Tolls in the tunnel
Tolls in the tunnel
The tunnel will be free to use when it first opens. Tolling could begin as soon as summer 2019.
Toll rates will range from $1 to $2.25 with a Good To Go! pass, depending on time of day.