Montlake Bridge closed Saturday morning

Washington State Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 05/13/2022 09:59 AM 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:

Montlake Bridge closed Saturday morning

Map highlighting in red a Montlake Bridge and off-ramp closure.

The Montlake Bridge and the westbound off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard will be closed this Saturday, May 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. as runners for the annual Beat the Bridge charity event pass through the area. Be sure to plan ahead for your travels!

The Montlake Bridge also will close from Friday, May 20 to Monday, May 23 so crews can repave the street on each side of the bridge. We will share more information as we get closer to those dates.

Mark your calendar: May 18 Montlake Project construction meeting

Our monthly Montlake Project construction meeting is Wednesday, May 18. Learn about what to expect this spring as we prepare to close the temporary trail under the highway and the Lake Washington Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520. Register below to attend and participate in a Q&A.

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m.
Register: https://bit.ly/SR520_May18_Meeting

Crews smoothing concrete over steel rebar on the new SR 520 eastbound lanes.

Crews smooth fresh concrete for the new eastbound SR 520 bridge over Union Bay.

Construction Corner roundup

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

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.