Aurora-Mercer Traffic and Tips for getting around South Lake Union

The media loves to talk about Mercer Construction. And all of us who live and work in South Lake Union know the lane closures can be a pain. But we want to be loud and clear:

Businesses are open and accessible in South Lake Union!

Daniel's and Chandler's  have done an excellent job of helping to get the word out that businesses on the lake front (and in the rest of the neighborhood) ARE accessible, even during the latest construction closures.

Take a look at the edits they made to this handy map. In their own words, "Navigating through South Lake Union has never been easier."

Mercer East, the project that has been impacting us in recent years, is actually nearing completion. The recent news has been about Mercer West and how it interacts with Aurora. Here's a quick look at the impacts:

You can stay posted by following SDOT's Mercer West page.

If you're planning to drive to SLU, remember that Vulcan is still offering great rates on parking in a few garages, including at 2201 Westlake and Alley24. If you haven't been in the neighborhood for awhile, we encourage you to explore and take a look around! You may discover a new favorite coffee shop or piece of public art work.