The Seattle Department of Transportation advises travelers that the right lane on southbound Fifth Avenue North will be closed between Roy and Republican streets and the center lane on Mercer Street will be closed between Taylor Avenue North and Fifth Avenue North beginning Tuesday, July 29 at 6 a.m. until the morning of Thursday, July 31 to accommodate sidewalk work on Fifth Avenue North. Travelers can expect the following impact:
- The right lane of southbound Fifth Avenue North between Roy and Republican streets will be closed. One southbound lane will remain open at all times.
- The center lane of westbound Mercer Street between Taylor Avenue North and Fifth Avenue North will also be closed. One left turn lane and one through lane will remain open at all times.
More information about alternate routes during construction may be found at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/mercercorridor.htm.