Monster closures ahead: SR 520 closed across Lake Washington two weekends in a row: July 14-17 and July 21-24; Montlake Boulevard closed for 10 days: July 14-24

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:


SR 520 closed this weekend, July 14-17

We’re gearing up for a busy 10 days in the Montlake neighborhood and it begins with a weekend closure of SR 520 across Lake Washington.

Beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, July 14, westbound SR 520 and one lane of eastbound SR 520 will close.

Because of a closure of eastbound I-90 on the same night, one lane of eastbound SR 520 will remain open until 9 a.m. Saturday, July 15. Then, that lane will close and all of SR 520 between I-5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill will remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, July 17. The SR 520 Trail will remain open.

Since the exit to Montlake Boulevard will be closed, all eastbound drivers will pay the SR 520 Bridge Toll or consider alternate routes.


Another closure the following weekend, July 21-24

We’ll fully close SR 520 across Lake Washington again between I-5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill from 11 p.m. Friday, July 21, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 24. The SR 520 Trail will remain open.


But wait, there’s more… Montlake Boulevard closing July 14-24

Spanning these closures is a full closure of Montlake Boulevard between East Hamlin Street and East Louisa Street beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, July 14, and continuing around-the-clock until 5 a.m. Monday, July 24. Access will be maintained for bicycles and pedestrians.

Closure map shows sr 520 and montlake blvd closed in red and open bike and pedestrian path in green

Remember: SR 520 toll rates went up July 1

On July 1 the SR 520 toll rates increased between$0.20 and $1.10 for vehicles with two axels, with a similar increase for vehicles with additional axels. The rate of increase depends on the time of the day.

Weekday drivers will pay the peak toll rate when crossing the bridge between 7 and10 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. Drivers with a Good To Go! pass will continue to pay the lowest toll rate on all toll roads.

The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted the rate increase in 2021 to address long-term pandemic-related effects on the bridge’s finances, but the increase was deferred to 2023 thanks to the Legislature providing $60 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to offset lower revenues for the 2021-2023 Biennium.

Customer service is here to help. Please visit MyGoodToGo.com or call 1-866-936-8246 for assistance.


Montlake monthly meeting

Don't forget: Our Montlake Project June meeting’s recording and presentation are available online. We acknowledge the audio quality wasn’t great and appreciate your patience as we sorted out technical hiccups during our first hybrid in-person/online meeting. We’re working to improve these issues for future meetings.

Our next meeting will be held virtually at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19. Register and learn more.


Construction Corner roundup

  • Ongoing: Montlake Boulevard eastbound on-ramp closed weeknights
  • July 10 and 11; July 12-13, 17-20 and 24-28: Westbound SR 520 off-ramp to East Roanoke Street closed nightly
  • July 14-15: Westbound SR 520 closed across Lake Washington; eastbound SR 520 down to one lane; trail open
  • July 14-17: Westbound SR 520 off-ramp to southbound I-5 & one lane of southbound I-5 closed
  • July 15-17: SR 520 closed across Lake Washington; trail open
  • July 14-24: Montlake Boulevard closed around-the-clock
  • July 21-24: SR 520 closed across Lake Washington; trail open

Check out the SR 520 Construction Corner map for the most up-to-date information on closures and construction impacts.


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 (206-200-9484, 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.
  • Email Regina Glenn, WSDOT Megaprograms Diversity and Inclusion Manager, for more information about contracting opportunities.
  • 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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