Ramp closures at Montlake Boulevard Jan. 5-8, new Construction Corner website

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:


Westbound off-ramps to Lake Washington and Montlake boulevards, eastbound on-ramp from Montlake all closed Jan. 5-8

The first weekend closure of 2024 along SR 520 is coming up right after the new year, so you’ll want to plan ahead now.

Over the Jan. 5-8 weekend, crews will close the westbound SR 520 off-ramps to both Montlake and Lake Washington boulevards, as well as the Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520. The ramps will close at 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8.

Map shows ramp closures in red at Montlake Blvd and a key at the bottom right with text

Westbound SR 520 drivers will need to use the Roanoke Street and I-5 exits. Drivers on Montlake Boulevard wanting to go eastbound will access SR 520 from I-5 in Seattle or take alternate routes.

During the closure crews will install drainage along those ramps. The SR 520 Trail and the SR 520 mainline will remain open.


Welcome to your new Construction Corner!

Have you checked out our new and improved Construction Corner website? Pay a visit to check out advanced closure-map filters, Twitter (now X), Flickr, construction camera feeds, and a new outreach calendar.

Graphic shows new construction corner website inside window of a computer screen

Sign up for our January Montlake Project online construction meeting

We’re holding our next Montlake Project monthly meeting virtually at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Join us to learn about current and upcoming construction activities, including planned street and highway closures. Register below to attend and participate in a Q&A.

Missed our last monthly meeting? You can view the presentation online (PDF 6.3MB) or watch the meeting recording on YouTube.


Reminder: New exit path for westbound SR 520 drivers heading to Montlake Boulevard

Crews recently adjusted signage to help better explain the new exit path for westbound drivers wanting to get to northbound Montlake Boulevard.

Here’s a graphic with the ramp’s new location:

Graphic shows new configuration for westbound offramp outlined in orange and grey on a map

Note the decision point for westbound drivers, shown by the arrow. At that juncture, motorists wanting to go to Montlake Boulevard need to stay left at the fork. Drivers heading to Lake Washington Boulevard should continue on the right fork. 

One more note: The final ramp configuration, opening in the spring, will be in a much better, more intuitive configuration.  


Construction Corner roundup

  • Ongoing: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 closed weeknights
  • Jan. 5-8: Westbound SR 520 off-ramps to Montlake and Lake Washington boulevards closed
  • Jan. 5-8: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 closed

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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