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In this update:
Crews will fully close SR 520 in both directions between I-5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill on the eastside from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12. The SR 520 Trail will stay open all weekend for anyone who wants to walk, bike or roll in the sun – including those participating in the annual Fred Hutch Obliteride event on Saturday, Aug. 10.
This weekend's closure is needed so crews can work on lighting and the fire suppression system under the Montlake Lid. Crews will also be working on the westbound off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard and landscaping.
 Additionally – please note several other off-ramp closures in the area this weekend:
Off-ramp closures this weekend:
Beginning next Thursday, Aug. 15, new toll rates for the SR 520 bridge will take effect, with an average increase of 10% (rounded to the nearest nickel). Rates will vary depending on the time of day and day of the week, decreasing by 10 cents or increasing by up to 70 cents. Good To Go! customers can expect to pay between $1.35 and $4.90 on weekdays, and $1.35 and $2.95 on weekends. In addition, the new schedule will have six rate variations instead of the current eight.
Skanska, our Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project contractor, has recently updated the project’s Community Construction Management Plan (CCMP). The CCMP describes what neighbors can expect during construction, including the best practices Skanska will follow to minimize construction effects on neighborhood residences and historic properties.
Feedback on the CCMP due tonight, Aug. 8
The CCMP is available for public comment from now through 11:59 p.m. PST tonight, Thursday, Aug 8. Your feedback is important to us, and we encourage you to read and review the plan.
You can submit a comment about the CCMP using this form or you can email comments to sr520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov.
Online open house through Sept. 17
Visit our online open house now to learn more about the project design, review the construction schedule and find out how to stay informed during construction. The online open house will stay open through Sept. 17.
Upcoming construction
As a reminder, major construction on the Portage Bay Project is set to begin this fall. Crews will be driving long metal tubes (piles) into Portage Bay. The piles are needed to support a temporary work bridge from which crews will build the new, permanent bridge. Neighbors living close to Portage Bay should expect to hear noise and feel vibration. Please review our construction effects page on the online open house to learn more.
This weekend’s closure is the first of three major closures scheduled for the next three weekends:
- SR 520 and associated ramps closing this weekend, Aug. 9-12
- Crews will fully close SR 520 in both directions between I-5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill on the eastside starting at 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12. The SR 520 Trail will remain open.
The next two weekend closures are listed below. These are anticipated closures and details will be confirmed as the dates approach. We want to let you know now so you can plan ahead.
- Montlake Boulevard and associated ramps planned to close next weekend, Aug. 16-19 weekend
- Montlake Boulevard is planned to close in both directions between East Louisa Street and East Hamlin Street from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 until 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. All Montlake Boulevard ramps to and from SR 520 will be closed. There will be a signed detour for pedestrians and bicyclists through the work area. The SR 520 Trail is scheduled to stay open.
- SR 520 and SR 520 Trail planned to close Aug. 23-26 weekend
- Crews plan to fully close SR 520 in both directions between I-5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill on the eastside starting at 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26. The SR 520 Trail is also scheduled to close.
Stay tuned for updates once details are confirmed. You can also find the latest information on our Construction Corner webpage.
Bottom line: we expect a total of four SR 520 closures and two Montlake Boulevard closures as we wrap up the Montlake Project. This includes the three closures we listed above. We know it’s been a busy summer with a lot of construction and closures - but the finish line for the Montlake Project is in sight! We're excited for you to experience all the benefits and new facilities this fall. Stay tuned for more updates as schedules are confirmed.
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Aug. 9-12: SR 520 and associated ramps fully closed across Lake Washington around-the-clock; SR 520 Trail open
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Aug. 9-12: Southbound I-5 and I-5 Express Lanes off-ramps to Mercer Street closed around-the-clock
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Aug. 16-19: Montlake Boulevard between East Louisa Street and East Hamlin Street closed around-the-clock
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Aug. 16-19: Southbound I-5 and I-5 Express Lanes off-ramps to Mercer Street closed around-the-clock
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Aug. 23-26: SR 520 and SR 520 Trail fully closed across Lake Washington around-the-clock
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Ongoing: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 closed weeknights
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Ongoing: Portage Bay on-land drilling for soil sampling
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Ongoing: Westbound SR 520 off-ramp to southbound I-5 reduced to one lane
Check out the SR 520 Construction Corner map for the most up-to-date information on closures and construction impacts
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Call or text our project-specific construction hotlines with pressing questions or concerns related to the:
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Montlake Project: 206-775-8885
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SR 520/I-5 Connection Project: 206-316-2559
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Portage Bay Project: 206-319-4520
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Call the SR 520 Program information line (206-200-9484, M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) with general SR 520 inquiries.
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Email SR 520 staff with your questions about the project or construction activities.
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Visit the SR 520 Construction Corner for the most up-to-date information on closures and construction impacts.
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Visit the SR 520 Program website to find general information about the project.
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Email Regina Glenn, WSDOT Megaprograms Diversity and Inclusion Manager, for more information about contracting opportunities.
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Follow us on Twitter @wsdot_520 to get key news and updates about the SR 520 program.
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View current Montlake Project construction photos, taken continuously day and night, by mounted construction cameras
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Share the ROTW listserv with your friends and neighbors
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