Following a fatal crash along the corridor earlier this year, city officials initiated safety upgrades based on findings from a new Fatal Crash Review process.

Since August 2026, crews have removed parking spots on both sides of Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Wildwood Pl between Director Street and 46th Ave SW. The street surface was prepared using asphalt and rubber sealant prior to bike lane installation, and a Metro coach test was conducted to help inform the overall design.

By the end of 2026, the project aims to install protected bike lanes on both sides of Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Wildwood Pl. The plans also include adding all-way stop signs and two marked crosswalks at the Fauntleroy and Wildwood intersection. Additionally, on-street passenger load zones located south of the Ferry Terminal will be moved into the parking lot, and parking spaces will be reconfigured to provide more short-term parking options.

Local travelers should prepare for construction impacts and detours in December 2026, during which crews may close half of the street at a time. Drivers who normally travel northbound or southbound on Fauntleroy Way SW are encouraged to use 35th Ave SW as a temporary detour route.

Residents should expect increased parking on nearby side streets and temporary access restrictions to certain driveways during construction. Construction activity will bring equipment, noise, dust, and vibrations to the area.

Community members seeking more details or project updates can sign up on the [Seattle Department of Transportation Fauntleroy and Wildwood Protected Bike Lane project web page]([suspicious link removed]). Questions or comments can also be submitted by email to FauntleroyPBL@seattle.gov or by phone at (206) 900-8734.