SR 520 and Montlake Boulevard overnight closures tonight; Montlake online construction meeting at 12:30 p.m. today

Washington State Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 10/16/2024 11:31 AM PDT
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In this update:

SR 520 bridge and northbound Montlake Boulevard closed overnight, Wednesday, Oct. 16

Heads up if you're traveling across Lake Washington or near Montlake tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 16:

  • SR 520 bridge and associated ramps will be fully closed from Montlake in Seattle to 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill from 11 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. the following morning. Crews will work on the lighting and fire suppression system under the Montlake Lid.
  • Northbound Montlake Boulevard from East Louisa Street to East Hamlin Street is also closed from 10 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. the following morning for striping work.

Pedestrian and bike paths will stay open. Plan ahead if you’re traveling during these hours!

Montlake Project October online construction meeting is today at 12:30 p.m.

It’s not too late to join us for our Montlake Project monthly meeting held virtually at 12:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 16. You’ll 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 September monthly meeting? You can view the presentation online (PDF 6.7MB) or watch the meeting recording on YouTube.

Construction Corner roundup

  • Oct. 14-18: Single-lane closure on Eastbound SR 520 during daytime hours and overnight
  • Oct. 15 and 16: Northbound Montlake Boulevard between East Hamlin Street and East Louisa Street closed nightly
  • Oct. 16-17: SR 520 bridge and ramps fully closed across Lake Washington overnight
  • Oct. 21 and 22: Southbound Montlake Boulevard between East Hamlin Street and East Louisa Street closed nightly
  • Oct. 23-24: SR 520 bridge and ramps fully closed across Lake Washington overnight
  • Oct. 23 and 24: Montlake Boulevard (both directions) between East Hamlin Street and East Louisa Street closed nightly
  • 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

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 
    • Portage Bay Project: 206-319-4520
  • 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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