Montlake Project updates, online meeting next week

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In this update:


Neighbors near the Montlake Project may experience increased vibration starting this week

This week, crews on the Montlake Project began removing the temporary work trestles along both sides of the SR 520 eastbound bridge construction area. We built the trestles in 2020 to accommodate the large, blue gantry cranes onsite. The trestles were constructed with large, vertical steel tubes (piles) that we vibrated into the lakebed. To remove the piles, we’ll use the same vibrating equipment to loosen them up before pulling them out. Nearby neighbors may feel vibration as crews complete this work.

Photo looking east at construction of the future eastbound SR 520 bridge with Union Bay in the background

Photo looking east at construction of the future eastbound SR 520 bridge. Built to modern seismic standards, the bridge spans more than a mile from the shore of Union Bay to the SR 520 floating bridge on Lake Washington. Once complete, the eastbound bridge and its parallel westbound bridge, on the left, will each have two general-purpose lanes and a bus/carpool lane.


Reminder: Join us on Oct. 12 for the Montlake Project online construction meeting

October’s meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12. Register for our online monthly meeting to learn about construction of the future Montlake lid and upcoming highway closures. Register below to attend and participate in the Q&A.

Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 12:30 p.m.

Register: https://bit.ly/SR520_Oct12_MonthlyMeeting


Don’t forget to check out the Montlake Project construction progress video

Can’t make it to the online construction meeting next week? Curious about construction progress on the Montlake Project? Look no further than our most recent YouTube video! Flying high above SR 520, the short video takes us through current and upcoming construction milestones, including what you can expect at the west and east ends of the new Montlake lid and the improved SR 520/Montlake Boulevard interchange.

Video still of the Montlake Project construction progress video

Construction Corner roundup

  • Ongoing: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 closed weeknights

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
  • Share the ROTW listserv with your friends and neighbors

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