This was due to a utility relocation project that is making way for the Green Line. This area will be under construction into 2024, as utility infrastructure is moved from its current location under 11 Avenue into adjacent streets, avenues and alleyways. Impacts to the cycle track are expected to last until construction is complete in 2024, but a detour is available to allow for safe cycling conditions in the area
Many detour options were considered and rejected based on safety, geometry, or future construction planning, including utilizing the alley between 10 and 11 Avenue. While that option provided an easy transition from Olympic Way S.E., it was deemed unsafe because of limited sightlines for drivers and cyclists.
From southbound Olympic Way S.E., cyclists dismount at the stairs and use the ramp to access 10 Avenue
Westbound cyclists use shared lane on 10 Avenue to shared lane on southbound 3 Street S.E.
Southbound cyclists continue on 3 Street S.E. to cycle track at 12 Avenue
From eastbound 12 Avenue, cyclists turn to northbound shared lane on 3 Street S.E. using dedicated turn signal
Northbound cyclists continue to turn right on eastbound 10 Avenue, dismount at ramp
From ramp, continue northbound on Olympic Way S.E.