Slow down for safety on SR 520

Washington State Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 07/14/2022 03:40 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:

Slow down for safety! Our new signs will remind you

As you drive between I-5 and Lake Washington on SR 520, you will see new signs that flash your vehicle’s speed as you pass by. The speed limit in our work zones is 40 mph to help our crews and travelers get home safely. If you’re driving faster than the limit, the signs provide a swift but gentle reminder to SLOW DOWN.  Check out our latest blog to learn more.

Speed indication sign.

Join us Wednesday, July 20 for the Montlake Project’s online construction meeting

We closed the highway last weekend to extend the Montlake lid to the east. Register for next week’s meeting to learn how we will extend the lid to the west and about upcoming traffic changes this summer, such as the permanent closure of the Lake Washington Boulevard temporary on-ramp to eastbound SR 520. Register below to attend and participate in a Q&A.

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Register: https://bit.ly/SR520_July20_MonthlyMeeting

Construction cranes and crew members on the work zone for the Montlake lid.

Crews install 30 concrete beams over SR 520 over the July 9-10 weekend to extend eastward the highway lid under construction in Montlake.

Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project: Draft Community Construction Management Plan available online

In case you missed it: the Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project team has completed a draft Community Construction Management Plan (CCMP) and a Tree and Vegetation Management and Protection Plan (TVMPP) and would love to get your feedback!

The CCMP describes the project’s construction effects and includes best practices the contractor must follow to minimize those effects on the community. The Tree and Vegetation Management and Protection Plan is part of the CCMP and outlines practices to preserve and protect trees and vegetation around the project construction area. Both plans are evolving and will be updated by our contractor based on your input and the contractor’s construction methods. You can read the plans and submit feedback via our online open house.

Construction Corner roundup

Visit the SR 520 Construction Corner to stay informed on construction activities near you. Here is a reminder of current and upcoming closures:

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.