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In this update:
Starting as early as Monday, May 11, crews will begin using vibratory hammers to install large diameter steel casings in Portage Bay. This work will happen mostly during the daytime on weekdays and on limited weekends. These casings will help us build the new foundations of the new westbound Portage Bay bridge.
Crews will start this vibratory work on the northwest side of the temporary work trestle near Boyer Avenue East. Crews will work back and forth between casings, moving east toward Montlake Boulevard.
Crews will use a large vibratory hammer to install each casing. Nearby neighbors will experience noise and vibration during daytime construction through mid-summer. After we finish installing the casings, we will begin working on the drilled shafts. We’ll share more information on this when we get closer to the start of this work.
Construction overview
- Crews will use a large vibratory hammer – larger than our standard hammer for piledriving – to finish installing each casing.
- Each casing is hollow and will reach its final depth with the assistance of additional excavating equipment.
- We expect to use vibratory hammers to install casings on the north side of the work trestle through mid-summer, though the schedule is subject to change.
Pictured above: A crane lowering a drilled shaft casing into place.
Pictured above: An example of crews using a vibratory hammer to vibrate the casing into the soil.
What to expect
- In-water vibratory casing installation in Portage Bay
- Typical work hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays) and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on limited weekends
- Increased noise and vibration during this work
Hearing noise or experiencing vibration? Call our 24/7 hotline.
We monitor noise and vibration in real-time around the project area. If you feel like you’re experiencing excessive noise or vibration from this work, please call the 24-hour hotline as soon as possible at 206-319-4520 so we can investigate in real time. You can also email us at sr520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov (monitored Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Don’t forget! Shift is about to go down with a weekend closure and a major traffic shift for I-5 to eastbound SR 520 drivers coming Monday morning.
Beginning at 11 p.m. tomorrow night, May 8, through 5 a.m. Monday, May 11, crews will close eastbound SR 520 between I-5 and Montlake Boulevard to prepare for an upcoming traffic shift. The Montlake Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound SR 520 will also close during this time.
You can read more about this closure and what to expect on our Construction Corner and the WSDOT Blog.
Attention Roanoke Park and Montlake neighbors! Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, May 8 through 6 a.m. Monday, May 11, crews will work around-the-clock with a Temporary Noise Variance on eastbound SR 520 near the I-5 and Montlake Boulevard interchanges.
What to expect
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Work hours: Crews will work around-the-clock starting at 10 p.m. Friday, May 8 through 6 a.m. Monday, May 11.
- The Temporary Noise Variance will be in effect nightly from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- Crews will start using a vibratory hammer to install support piles near Montlake Boulevard as early as 7 a.m. on Saturday.
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Work near I-5 Interchange: Crews will drill into concrete to secure traffic barriers and remove lane markings. After crews remove the existing lane markings, they will paint new lane markings on a new ramp for travelers coming from northbound I-5 towards eastbound SR 520.
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Work near Montlake Interchange: Starting as early as 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, crews will install support piles with a vibratory hammer for future ramps and structures. Neighbors will hear noise and experience some vibration when crews install each pile.
Map showing work areas highlighted with an orange circle
Crews will use cranes, a vibratory hammer, drills, forklifts, street sweepers, hydroblasters and large trucks to complete this work. Nearby neighbors will experience increased noise and vibration during construction.
Please note: crews will complete additional nighttime work on eastbound SR 520 throughout the month. We do not anticipate that this work will be loud.
Hearing noise or experiencing vibration? Call our 24/7 hotline.
We monitor noise and vibration in real-time around the project area. If you feel like you’re experiencing excessive noise or vibration from this work, please call the 24-hour hotline as soon as possible at 206-319-4520 so we can investigate in real time. We have independent noise monitors onsite who can help mitigate noise or issues with equipment out in the field. You can also email us at sr520bridge@wsdot.wa.gov (monitored Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
This work is being operated under a Temporary Noise Variance provided by the city of Seattle.
May 15: Join us in-person to talk about construction!
Stop by our table on Friday, May 15 in North Capitol Hill to learn about tree removal and upcoming Roanoke Lid construction in the area. Project staff will be available to talk with you and answer questions.
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When: Friday, May 15, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
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Where: Harvard-Miller Roanoke Annex mini-park, 2351 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102
May 28: Register for our May online monthly meeting
Join us for our next monthly construction meeting held virtually at noon on Thursday, May 28. 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, 3.7 MB) or watch the meeting recording on YouTube.
In addition to the SR 520 eastbound closure this weekend, travelers can expect to see heavier traffic around the Puget Sound region due to northbound closures on the SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge and I-5 over the Ship Canal Bridge as well as closures on southbound I-405 between Renton and Bellevue.
Check out this news release to learn more about what's closed.
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Feb. 18 - June 5: Boyer Avenue East between East Roanoke Street and Everett Avenue East reduced to single lane weekdays
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May 4-7 and 11-14: Eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard closed nightly
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May 8-11: Eastbound SR 520 closed between I-5 and Montlake Boulevard around-the-clock
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May 29 — June 1: Eastbound SR 520 closed between I-5 and Montlake Boulevard in Seattle around-the-clock
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 (24-hour hotline)
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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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Share the ROTW listserv with your friends and neighbors.
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