In this update:

• Southbound lanes on Montlake Bridge closed three nights this week
• Tell us how we’re doing! Annual Montlake Project survey open now
• Construction Corner roundup

Southbound lanes on Montlake Bridge closed three nights this week

During a recent weekend closure of the Montlake Bridge, crews replaced the bridge’s mechanical center lock and aligned each side of the drawbridge. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights this week, our contractor will finish the mechanical work and add new striping on the bridge’s surface.

Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. the nights of Feb. 1, 2 and 3:

• All southbound lanes of the Montlake Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic. Southbound traffic will need to use an alternate route to get around the Montlake Cut. 
• Northbound travel across the Montlake Bridge will be reduced to one open lane.
• Sidewalk access will be maintained on at least one side of the bridge.

A crew member works on mechanical pieces of the Montlake Bridge.

Tell us how we’re doing! Annual Montlake Project survey open now

We’re continuously evaluating our tools to keep you informed. Graham, our contractor for the Montlake Project, is hosting our annual survey and invites you to share your feedback, including comments on the latest version Community Construction Management Plan (CCMP) (PDF 871KB). The plan helps summarize what we’re doing to alleviate the effects of construction.

Sampling to ensure water quality is protected.

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:

• Feb. 1- 4: Southbound lanes on Montlake Bridge closed at night
• Ongoing: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 closed weeknights

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.