#front street

The first weekend of Al Fresco brought crowds, outdoor seating and a new way to experience downtown Issaquah, while businesses weighed the impact of closing Front Street to vehicles.

Front Street will close to vehicle traffic on weekends in August for Al Fresco on Front Street, turning downtown into a pedestrian-friendly space. The move has drawn mixed reactions from businesses.

Issaquah’s newly approved 2027–2032 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) identifies the long-congested Front Street and Sunset Way intersection as a priority while delaying several larger projects.