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In this update:
Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Graham Visitors Center in the Washington Park Arboretum to learn about construction progress and activities in early 2023. Register and learn more here.
Time/Date: Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SR520Jan11meeting
 Photo of an in-person SR 520 meeting in November 2022
2022 was an exciting year for the Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project. The year got off to a good start when the Legislature included a $406 million investment in the project in the state transportation budget. The funding prioritized safety by filling a critical budget gap to replace the aging and vulnerable Portage Bay Bridge. Thanks to this investment, the project is moving forward on schedule. Our project team has been busy acquiring needed permits, completing interagency agreements and finalizing contract documents to advertise the project and make ready for construction.
The Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project will be one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the state. In January, we will release our request for proposals from qualified bidders. We will award the contact in summer/fall 2023 and begin construction in 2024. Construction is estimated to last approximately six years.
You may remember that back in August and September we installed two test piles – one on land and one in water – to gather noise and vibration data and establish vibration limits for neighboring homes. The tests provided valuable information:
- We confirmed that the vibratory hammers used to install the piles produced lower levels of noise than impact hammers create, and similar levels of vibration.
- We confirmed that crews can successfully install in-water piles with a vibratory hammer.
- We confirmed that piles can be installed below the vibration thresholds that cause cosmetic damage to buildings.
We strive to be a good neighbor and minimize construction impacts to the community as much as possible. Over the past year, we’ve held multiple public meetings – both online and in person – as well as a three-month online open house to gather community feedback about the project. Thank you for your ongoing input and engagement. We wish you a happy new year!
 The Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to westbound SR 520 will close overnight from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, and Thursday, Jan. 5, as crews install beams for a tunnel under Montlake Boulevard that will connect the SR 520 Trail across Lake Washington to the Bill Dawson Trail.
SR 520 will be fully closed in both directions between I-5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast on the Eastside from 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 until 5 a.m. Monday Jan. 9. During that weekend, crews will place girders for the Montlake lid and pour concrete for the new eastbound bridge over Union Bay. The SR 520 Trail will remain open during that time.
In July 2021 Good To Go! launched an updated customer service system and website, which provides users with new tools to pay bills, open accounts, purchase passes, update their information and more. To give customers an opportunity to get used to the new system and give our vendor time to make necessary changes to the system, WSDOT temporarily stopped charging late fees and penalties. This gave customers a grace period for unpaid tolls. On March 1, 2023, however, that grace period is coming to an end and late fees will resume.
What that means for you:
- On March 1 unpaid tolls dating back as far as June 2021 will be charged a $5 late fee if the original bill remains unpaid. Once a reminder bill is issued, a $40 civil penalty per toll will be charged. If tolls still remain unpaid after the notice of civil penalty, the Department of Licensing will place a hold on your vehicle registration.
- You can easily pay your bill online at MyGoodToGo.com, or by calling customer service at 1-866-936-8246.
- We have a one-time forgiveness program that can waive fees and penalties when you pay the original toll. Call customer service at 1-866-936-8246 to find out more.
- Drivers without a Good To Go! account can save up to $1.75 on each unpaid toll by opening a Good To Go! account at no cost.
There’s still time to act! You have until March 1, 2023, to pay your outstanding bills before any fees are charged. So don’t delay!
Not sure if you have outstanding toll bills or how to open an account? Check out our online resources, and visit MyGoodToGo.com or the WSDOT tolling page to find out more.
Make sure to act soon and take advantage of the new self-service tools available because the call center will be busy once the grace period ends!
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Jan. 4 and 5: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to westbound SR 520 closed overnight
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Jan. 6-9: SR 520 over Lake Washington fully closed in both directions
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Jan. 7 and 8: Lake Washington Boulevard closed during daytime
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Ongoing: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 closed weeknights
Check out the SR 520 Construction Corner map for the most up-to-date information on closures and construction impacts.
If you have difficulty understanding English, you may request language assistance services free of charge by calling (360) 705-7090 or emailing TitleVI@WSDOT.WA.GOV.
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