In this update:

• Join us for an informational session on our upcoming application for a nighttime noise variance for the Portage Bay Bridge replacement project
• Construction Corner roundup

Join us for an informational session on our upcoming application for a nighttime noise variance for the Portage Bay Bridge replacement project

Major construction on the Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project is scheduled to begin in 2024 and we’d like to hear from you. Because some work will occur at night, WSDOT will apply for a Major Public Project Construction Noise Variance (MPPCNV) from the city of Seattle. 

This variance will establish noise limits for nighttime construction activities. Our application will include plans for limiting noise in the community. Working at night prioritizes the safety of the public and our crews, shortens the construction duration and reduces costs to taxpayers. We’d like to hear your input and answer your questions at our upcoming online meeting. 

When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12. 

Register for the Zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MxtlOjepTiGQWcjflxAcug

Construction Corner roundup

Visit the SR 520 Construction Corner to stay informed on construction activities near you. Here are a few upcoming dates to remember:

• Night of Jan. 13: Westbound SR 520 closed between the Eastside and Seattle
• Jan. 21-24 and 28-31 weekends: Westbound SR 520 off-ramps to Montlake and Lake Washington Boulevard closed

Please note: Construction schedules are dynamic and subject to change. Please check the SR 520 Construction Corner for the most up-to-date information about these work activities and closures.

How to reach us and stay informed about SR 520 construction:

• Call or text our project-specific construction hotlines with pressing questions or concerns related to the:
  • Montlake Project: 206-775-8885
  • SR 520/I-5 Connection Project: 206-316-2559 
• Call the SR 520 Program information line (206-770-3554, M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) with general SR 520 inquiries.
• Email SR 520 staff with your questions about the project or construction activities.
• Visit the SR 520 Construction Corner for the most up-to-date information on closures and construction impacts.
• Visit the SR 520 Program website to find general information about the project.
• Follow us on Twitter @wsdot_520 to get key news and updates about the SR 520 program.
• View current Montlake Project construction photos, taken continuously day and night, by mounted construction cameras

Thank you for signing up for the SR 520 Rest of the West news email updates. WSDOT will keep the community informed of current and planned construction activities through these updates and the other tools listed above.