Claim A Free Piece Of Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct This Week

SEATTLE, WA — After crews remove the final section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct this week, the public is invited to come down to the Seattle waterfront and grab a little piece of history to take home. WSDOT announced Tuesday that small chunks of viaduct concrete would be available for free at the corner of Western Avenue and Union Street from Wednesday to Sunday. Transportation officials said they decided to offer commemorative pieces after receiving several requests from residents.

Where to get a piece of the viaduct:

1400 Western Avenue, Seattle
Wednesday, November 20 to Sunday, November 24
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Construction crews are demolishing the last four columns of the viaduct this week, putting a cap on several months of demolition work that has transformed Seattle's waterfront. Contractors will wrap up just north of Pike Place Market this week, then dismantle the crane and clear out. WSDOT said a few other loose ends need to be tied up, including some slope stabilization work, but the project will be largely complete.

Other construction work continues nearby, as Seattle builds new two-way bus lanes on Columbia Street. Early work to revamp the Alaskan Way surface street is slated to begin soon. Those who commute in the area can subscribe to WSDOT's weekly construction update emails.