March 2021
The Walsh Group to build the new Union Street Pedestrian Bridge in Seattle
SEATTLE – The Walsh Group will construct the new Union Street Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Seattle. Designed by Schemata Workshop, the new bridge will provide an accessible connection to the waterfront with a wider walkway, stairway and an elevator. Pedestrian lighting will be integrated in the railings of the bridge and stairs, underneath the bridge deck and within the elevator.
(Rendering: City of Seattle)
The Union Street bridge will connect Western Avenue and Alaskan Way, part of the many key east-west streets that are to be improved upon by the City of Seattle. The project will also feature artwork by Seattle artist Norie Sato, bringing attention to the environment found near the waterfront.
The Union Street Pedestrian Bridge project is expected to be complete in late 2022.