Ramps and SR 520 Trail closed in Montlake

Washington State Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 04/27/2022 01:31 PM PDT
There is a horizontal green band that reads Rest of the West News. Above it is the letters W S D O T. An oval on the right reads state route 520.

In this update:

Ramps closed in Montlake Saturday, April 30

We will close both westbound SR 520 off-ramps in Montlake on Saturday night to build an embankment near the SR 520 Trail by East Montlake Park. To consolidate nighttime noise, crews will also close the eastbound on-ramp from Montlake Boulevard Saturday night for paving. Due to the noisy equipment, we received a Temporary Noise Variance (TNV) from the city of Seattle. 

Saturday ramp closures

Illustrated map highlighting closure areas in Montlake neighborhood.

Nighttime noise
The city of Seattle granted WSDOT a temporary noise variance for Saturday night’s work due its proximity to the neighborhood and the equipment needed to do the work, including excavators, dump trucks, vibratory rollers, paving equipment and street sweepers.

As always, we will take measures to minimize noise and there will be a noise inspector on site. Call our 24-hour Montlake Project hotline at 206-775-8885 if you have concerns.

SR 520 Trail closed Thursday morning through Sunday night

The SR 520 trail across Lake Washington and the temporary trail under under the highway will close at 3 a.m. Thursday, April 28 until 10 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Crews must close the trail to work on drainage, realign a section of the trail, and replace a trail counter located in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood. Pedestrians and bicyclists should plan to take alternate routes across Lake Washington.

Illustrated map showing the area of the SR 520 Trail closure.

Reminder: Sign up for tonight’s Montlake Project construction meeting

Join us tonight to learn about upcoming work to extend the Montlake lid this spring and participate in a live Q&A with project staff. We’re testing a new, evening meeting this month to accommodate more neighbors’ schedules and will return to daytime meetings next month. Tell us what you think!

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Register: https://bit.ly/SR520April27Meeting

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.