As Seattle prepares to host events during the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has announced a construction moratorium that will significantly impact contractors working within designated areas of the city. Contractors that have recently applied for permits within these limits received an email that begins with the following salutation followed by details on the moratorium:

Your project is located within the Seattle Department of Transportation’s FIFA 2026 World Cup Moratorium. A permit condition has been added to your permit record.

It is the permittee’s responsibility to complete all permitted work prior to the World Cup. The moratorium may prevent you from extending your application during that time.

The affected zones are mapped and available through the SDOT FIFA Moratorium Map found here: SDOT Construction Moratorium during FIFA World Cup. If you’re overseeing a construction project within Seattle’s right-of-way, now is the time to prepare for new restrictions that begin June 8, 2026, and last through July 13, 2026.