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Washington State Department of Transportation
Northwest Region – 15700 Dayton Avenue N – Shoreline, WA 98133 – 206-440-4000
TRAVEL ADVISORY
June 3, 2026
Contact: Lauren Padgett, communications, 206-440-4487
Bridge damage closes I-405 pedestrian bridge at Northeast 80th Street in Kirkland until further notice
KIRKLAND – Those who walk, bike or roll over Interstate 405 using the pedestrian bridge at Northeast 80th Street (milepost 17) in Kirkland will need use alternate routes due to an emergency closure of the pedestrian overcrossing beginning Wednesday, June 3.
This closure comes after the Washington State Department of Transportation bridge preservation crews discovered damage from a suspected bridge strike. The bridge will remain closed while engineers analyze the damage and determine next steps.
A full closure is in place on both ends of the bridge, which means pedestrians, bicycles and mobility devices are not allowed.
The Northeast 80th Street pedestrian overpass is a steel arch bridge that was built in 1970. WSDOT bridges are inspected on a two-year cycle. The last inspection of this bridge took place in February 2026.
People traveling through the area should plan travel accordingly and use alternate routes.
Real-time travel information is available from the WSDOT mobile app, the WSDOT Travel Center Map or by signing up for WSDOT's email updates.
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