LONG-TERM SIDEWALK CLOSURES: S Grady Way and Rainier Ave S

Published on August 28, 2026

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Sound Transit is currently building the new Renton Transit Center and several long-term sidewalk closures have begun along South Grady Way and Rainier Avenue South. 

Pedestrians should be aware of the following 24/7 sidewalk closures expected to last through August 2027.  

  • North sidewalk on S. Grady Way from Lake Ave. S. to Rainer Ave S.   
  • East sidewalk on the east side Rainier Ave. S. between S. Grady Way and S. 7th St.  

 

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Pedestrian detours are available on the south side of South Grady Way and west side of Rainier Avenue South. 

Find more details from Sound Transit on their August 28 update here. 

Subscribe to updates from Sound Transit here. 

 

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FUTURE OF TRANSIT

Renton is a key regional transportation hub, and these projects including the Stride S1 line and King County Metro RapidRide I Line projects are part of long‑term upgrades to improve transit service in our community. 

Learn more and subscribe for RapidRide I Line updates on King County’s website at kingcounty.gov/RapidRide. 

Learn more and subscribe for Stride 1 updates on Sound Transit’s website at soundtransit.org/Stride. 

 

 

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