Seattle, WA Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

Film productions requiring street closures in Seattle are classified as High Impact and require coordination with the Film Permit Specialist. Full street closures, detours, and intermittent traffic control are coordinated through the film permit application process. A minimum of 10 business days is required to process requests for full street closures, as they must be vetted by SDOT, the Seattle Police Department (SPD), and King County Metro (for transit route impacts). A detailed schematic showing the proposed lane or street closure and filming setup must be submitted with the permit application. Lane closures require a minimum of 5 business days for processing. Productions must hire Seattle Police Department officers for traffic control during street closures, with costs borne by the production company. Fire lanes and emergency vehicle access must be maintained at all times, even during full closures. Productions must notify affected businesses and residents in advance of street closures. Signage indicating detour routes must be provided by the production. All street closures must comply with the SDOT traffic management plan and the production must restore the street to its original condition after filming.