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In this update:
Travelers on SR 520 should plan for several nightly ramp closures between I-5 and Montlake next week. Closures begin at 10 p.m. each night and ramps reopen by 6 a.m. the next morning.
Ramp closure schedule:
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Oct. 6 & 7: Eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard closed overnight
- Note: All eastbound traffic from I-5 will pay the SR 520 Bridge toll during these hours.
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Oct. 7-9: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to westbound SR 520 closed nightly
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Oct. 8 & 9: Westbound SR 520 off-ramp to northbound I-5 and East Roanoke Street closed nightly
The westbound SR 520 off-ramp to southbound I-5 and the Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 will remain open throughout the week.
Travelers should plan for extra travel time and use alternate routes.
Crews will use the closures to install barriers, relocate light poles, remove trees, clean drains and stripe the roadway as part of the Portage Bay Project.
On select nights from Oct. 5-19, crews will work on and near SR 520 and I-5. Crews will remove concrete bridge barriers near the Montlake interchange, remove traffic striping (if weather allows) and install traffic barriers. We received a temporary noise variance from the city of Seattle for this work because it will be loud, at night and close to homes. We expect this work to be noisiest for neighbors closest to the work zones on the dates noted in the graphic below.
 We received a temporary noise variance from the city of Seattle because the work will be loud, at night and close to homes.
What to expect
- Nighttime work hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Neighbors will hear noise from saw cutters, excavators, paving equipment, hydroblasters (high-pressure water jets) and other construction equipment.
- We have shared information on hotel accommodations to neighbors closest to the work.
If you have questions about this work or the project, please call our 24-hour hotline at 206-319-4520 or email us at SR520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov.
Join us for our next monthly construction meeting held virtually at noon on Thursday, Oct. 23. At the meeting, you'll hear an overview of construction progress and learn about upcoming construction activities, including local street closures. Register below to attend and email sr520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov with any questions.
Missed the last Portage Bay Project monthly meeting? You can view the presentation online (PDF 5.3MB) or watch the meeting recording on YouTube.
Back in March, we shared news that we had acquired the property at 2575 West Montlake Place East. This house is located just south of the eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard.
In August, we shared another update that we finalized an amendment to our Section 106 Programmatic Agreement. The amendment allows WSDOT to demolish the house and build an access road to the south work trestle. It also identifies ways to mitigate potential adverse effects. Crews are scheduled to start demolition work, including some site preparation, as soon as the week of October 13.
Demolishing the house will likely take several days. During this work, nearby neighbors can expect:
- Work hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, typical working hours will likely be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Noise from dump trucks, excavators and other large equipment.
- Intermittent lane reductions in both directions of West Montlake Place East.
After crews demolish the home, neighbors can expect to see additional construction in the area as crews grade and pave an access road from the property to the southeast Portage Bay shoreline. Crews will use this access road to carry equipment and materials to and from the southern work trestle.
You can read our FAQ to learn more about why we bought this house, what happens after demolition and what nearby neighbors can expect during construction.
For questions, please call our 24-hour hotline at 206-319-4520 or email us at SR520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov.
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Oct. 6 & 7: Eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard closed nightly
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Oct. 7-9: Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to westbound SR 520 closed nightly
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Oct. 8 & 9: Westbound SR 520 off-ramp to northbound I-5 and East Roanoke Street closed nightly
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Ongoing: Bill Dawson Trail closed until 2030
Check our Construction Corner map for the most up-to-date information on SR 520 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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Portage Bay Project: 206-319-4520
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SR 520/I-5 Connection Project: 206-316-2559
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Montlake Project:206-200-9484, M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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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/X and BlueSky 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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