57th Ave S Sidewalk Improvement Project

Construction is anticipated to begin late spring 2027

Road Services is building a new sidewalk to connect two existing ones on 57th Ave S in Skyway. Right now, there’s no continuous path between Martin Luther King Jr Way S and S Langston Rd. This project will help people who walk, use wheelchairs, or push strollers travel more safely and easily along the road.

Project overview

The 57th Avenue S Sidewalk project is one of 45 projects selected by community members to be funded by King County as part of its first participatory budgeting process. This project will improve both walking and driving conditions along 57th Avenue South, between Martin Luther King Jr. Way South and South Langston Road. A new 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk will be built to fill in the missing section between existing sidewalks. This will create a continuous, safer, and accessible path for people walking in the neighborhood, whether they’re heading to school, the bus stop, or just out for a walk.

Sidewalks are important because they help keep pedestrians safe by giving them a space away from traffic. They also make it easier for people of all ages and abilities, including those using wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers, to move around the community. In addition to the sidewalk, the project will include new stormwater drainage improvements to improve drainage and reduce water buildup along the road.

Once the sidewalk and drainage work are done, crews will repave the slightly wider road with a fresh layer of asphalt between South Langston Road and SR 900/Martin Luther King Jr. Way South. This will help create a smoother experience for drivers, cyclists, and transit riders alike. Construction is expected to begin late spring 2027.