Lidding I-5

A rendering some a row of trees and lawn on a lid over 405.

Pollution Impacts Heighten the Need for Lids or Freeway Removal

As the region prepares for Sound Transit 2 (ST2) investments to come online, several cities are increasing zoning capacity near future light rail stations....

Lidding I-5 Declared “Technically Feasible” by Consultant Team

An important milestone in the Lid I-5 technical feasibility study has been reached. Data collected by engineering firm WSP indicates that it is structurally...
A photo of an outdoor dining area with plants.

Land Use Smorgasbord at Final Seattle City Council Meeting of 2022

Highway Lids, Design Review Waivers for Affordable Housing, Continuing Streateries, and Easing Food Truck Restrictions In its final full meeting of 2022, the Seattle City...

What Seattle Can Learn from Philadelphia’s Freeway Lid Project

A visit from a Philadelphia planner with expertise on freeway lids offers insights for how to reconnect Seattle. Last week the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA)...
A photo shows a sidewalk next to a roadway with cars. A sign says North Interstate 5.

SDOT Drops Protected Bike Lane from NE 45th Street Bridge Plans, Citing Traffic Impacts

This article was updated on 10/26/2021 to reflect that it was the U District Community Council, not the U District Partnership, that submitted a...

Freeway Park Revamp Is Ahead, Latest Concepts Unveiled

Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Freeway Park Association began their open house and survey this week for the planned Freeway Park improvements. This...
A photo shows the I-5 freeway in Downtown Seattle near the Washington State Convention Center.

Seattleites Concerned Over Condition of Interstate 5, a Poll Shows

Findings strengthen case for funding work that could lead to lidding segments of the freeway. In the event of an earthquake, do you know what...
An aerial view of the proposed lid area of Interstate 5 connecting Wallingford and the University District in Seattle. (Credit: Northwest Urbanist)

UW Students Are Investigating a Proposed U District Freeway Lid

Complete the survey by May 17th and share your feedback on a I-5 freeway lid proposed between Wallingford and the University District. It may seem...