Know Before You Go! Limited Vehicle Access on Pike Place
Know Before You Go!
Visitor Vehicle Traffic Currently Limited on Pike Place
Pike Place Market, in partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and other key city stakeholders, has launched a limited vehicle access pilot on Pike Place during select daytime hours.
During this time, we will be working to preserve essential street functions for our business and residential community while reducing congestion during ongoing construction projects on the street.
This page serves to inform our visitors on project updates, answer commonly asked questions, and provide guidance on alternate routes during this critical infrastructure work.
We appreciate your patience and continued support of our businesses during this time as we work with city partners to preserve our historic Market.
Continue reading for essential visitor information to prime your visit to Pike Place Market. We look forward to welcoming you!
Enjoy Open Local Access Daily until 10am
Note to Local Shoppers: Pike Place is fully open to vehicle traffic every day until 10am, making it easy to pop in for a quick stop, early shopping run, or vendor pickup. Vehicles can remain on Pike Place for 30-minute durations during the early morning hours. After 10am, visitors are encouraged to use the Pike Place Market Garage, which offers convenient parking with direct access to Market, putting shoppers steps away from vendors and shops without navigating crowded streets. These access options ensure that whether you’re squeezing in a quick errand before work or making a leisurely afternoon of shopping, getting to the Market is simple and stress-free.
Directions to Parking Garage
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Heading Northbound
If you are traveling northbound on 1st Ave, proceed to Lenora St and turn left. Take the next left onto Western Ave and head past Victor Steinbrueck park and straight through the intersection until you see the Pike Place Market Parking sign overhead. Turn right immediately after passing the bridge or continue on to the additional entrance at 1531 Western Avenue just past Madame Lazonga’s Tattoo.
Heading Southbound
If you are traveling southbound on 1st Ave, proceed to Madison St and turn right. At the next light, take a right onto Western Ave. Proceed to either of our parking garage entrances at 1531 Western Avenue or 1901 Western Avenue. Both garage entrances offer direct elevator access to the Market.
From the Waterfront
If you’re heading northbound on Elliott Way, you can enter our garage at 1530 Alaskan Way. Look for the large red banners that say “Pike Place Market Parking” and take a right to enter the garage just before driving under the Overlook Walk promenade. The elevators in the east side of the garage will bring you directly to the Market via the Skybridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
What's happening on the street?
The Pike Place Market PDA, in collaboration with SDOT, is piloting a limited-vehicle access zone on Pike Place to manage traffic during peak business hours.
How long is this taking place?
The limited access zone on Pike Place has been extended into 2026. During this time, the Pike Place Market PDA is continuing to develop a comprehensive street management plan adapting to the variable traffic and pedestrian influx across different times of the year.
Is this a full street closure of Pike Place?
The limited vehicle access pilot is not a full street closure, but a temporary strategy to reduce non-essential traffic on Pike Place during construction. With traffic assistance from SDOT, the Market will be dedicating Pike Place to commercial loading and pickup during regular business hours. Our goal is a “test and learn” approach, intended to improve street operations and inform long-term planning.
How is traffic being controlled on Pike Place?
Starting at 10am daily, entry traffic at Pike St will be limited to marked delivery vehicles, Market businesses with dash pass access, customer curbside pickup, ADA, and emergency vehicles.
Will there be parking available on Pike Place?
Between 6am-6pm daily, there will be no long-term parking (30-minute limit) on both sides of Pike Place from Pike St to Virginia St, exempting ADA-permitted vehicles. See “Where do I go to park?” for parking guidance.
After 6pm, customers are welcome to park along Pike Place to patron shows and dine at our Market restaurants open throughout the evening. No overnight parking is permitted 2am-6am.
What are the limited-access hours?
6am – 6pm daily: No long-term parking on Pike Place, exempting ADA-permitted vehicles.
10am – 4pm daily: The Limited Access Zone at Pike St will be active. Visitors will not be able to turn into Pike Place during this time. See “Where do I go?” below for guided directions to our parking options.
2am – 6am daily: No overnight parking permitted.
Where do I go to park and access the Market?
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Heading Southbound: If you are traveling southbound on 1st Ave, proceed to Madison St and turn right. At the next light, take a right onto Western Ave. Proceed to either of our parking garage entrances at 1531 Western Avenue or 1901 Western Avenue. Both garage entrances offer direct elevator access to the Market.
Heading Northbound: If you are traveling northbound on 1st Ave, proceed to Lenora St and turn left. Take the next left onto Western Ave and head past Victor Steinbrueck park and straight through the intersection until you see the Pike Place Market Parking sign on the bridge. Turn right immediately after passing the bridge or continue on to the additional entrance at 1531 Western Avenue just past Madame Lazonga’s Tattoo.
