Downtown Traffic Control Zone Permits

The Downtown Traffic Control Zone Permit allows vehicles 30 feet or longer to operate within the Downtown Traffic Control Zone Monday – Friday, 9AM – 3PM. No permit is required to operate from 7PM – 6AM. Curfews are in effect Monday through Friday from 6AM – 9AM and from 3PM – 7PM.

An oversized vehicle and load permit and/or a Validation Number are required within this zone from 7PM – 6AM. Oversized vehicles and loads shall not operate in this zone from 6AM – 7PM.

How to get a Downtown Traffic Control Zone Permit

Apply online, or

In person at the traffic permit counter
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, 37th Floor Seattle, WA 98104-5043
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, except holidays

How much does it cost?

$24.00 (Single Trip)
$90 (10-Day)
$180 (30-day)

10 Day and 30 Day permits are granted on a review basis only and must be related to construction.

Transportation

Adiam Emery, Interim Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 3800, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34996, Seattle, WA, 98124-4996
Phone: (206) 684-7623
684-Road@seattle.gov

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