Following a temporary closure from rising COVID-10 cases in the county, Issaquah has reopened its Streatery downtown, with plans to go as long as late September.

From 2 p.m. Fridays through 10 p..m. Sundays, Front and Alder streets are closed to traffic while local restaurants expand their seating into the street, to makeup for limited indoor capacity.

Front Street from Northwest Dogwood Street to West Sunset Way are closed as well as Alder Street from First Place Northwest to First Avenue Northeast.

The Front Street Streatery is planned to extend through Sept. 27 – or when businesses are allowed to re-open at full capacity – whichever comes first.

Restaurants must still operate at reduced capacity; offer table sizes no larger than five people; and keep bar-area seating closed.

This project was recommended by the Issaquah Recovery Task Force, which was appointed by Mayor Mary Lou Pauly to advise the City on various issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information, visit the city’s Downtown Streatery webpage.