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In this update:
Starting at noon Wednesday, Nov. 12, through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, the south sidewalk on East Roanoke Street between Harvard Avenue East and 10th Avenue East will be closed for utility work. The north sidewalk will remain open. People walking or rolling should use the marked crosswalks and follow posted detour signs.
Crews will use this closure to install conduit for future relocation of the King County Metro trolley wires from above the roadway to underground. For more information, check out our utility work informational packet.
Crews will also close East Roanoke Street to all traffic between Harvard Avenue East and 10th Avenue East from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16. Access to Broadway Avenue East and the nearby alley from East Roanoke Street will also be closed.
We heard you: New temporary traffic signs in the neighborhood
We’re working with SDOT to add “Local Access Only” signs to help reduce cut-through traffic on neighborhood streets and encourage travelers to use the signed detour routes along Harvard Avenue East, Fuhrman Avenue East and Boyer Avenue East. This work will affect Metro Route 49. For transit reroute information, contact King County Metro directly.
These closures will affect Metro Route 49. For transit reroute information, contact King County Metro directly. If you have any other questions, call our 24-hour hotline at 206-319-4520 or email sr520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov.
Crews will begin demolishing the house at 2575 West Montlake Place East as soon as the week of Nov. 10. Work is expected to continue through Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Earlier this fall, crews began preparing the site for demolition. This property will help support future construction access for the Portage Bay Project.
What to expect:
- Work hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Typical working hours 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- Noise from dump trucks, excavators and other large equipment.
- Intermittent lane reductions in both directions of W Montlake Place East.
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, call our 24-hour hotline at 206-319-4520 or email us at sr520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov.
As many of you know, the 2019-2021 transportation budget directed WSDOT to sell the former Montlake Market and 76 gas station property once the Montlake Project is complete. Now that all major Montlake Project elements are open to the public, state lawmakers are working to make the property available for affordable homeownership. We will know more details about the process and schedule following the end of the legislative session in March 2026. We will continue to keep you updated once we have more information.
Crews will begin on-land impact piledriving near the Portage Bayshore Condominiums as soon as Thursday, Nov. 13.
Crews will install approximately 10 piles between the building and the existing Portage Bay Bridge to build a section of the temporary work trestle. This work is expected to last about a month, with some exceptions around upcoming holidays.
What to expect:
- On-land vibratory and impact piledriving close to nearby homes
- Work hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays)
- Increased noise during this work
Join us for our next monthly construction meeting held virtually at noon on Thursday, Nov. 20. 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 5.9MB) or watch the meeting recording on YouTube.
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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