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Beginning as soon as February 2022, crews will be closing the on-ramp to westbound State Route 520 from Redmond Way for four months in order to build a new freeway on-ramp. This work is happening so that crews can raise the westbound SR 520 on-ramp over the future light rail line that will travel at ground level, underneath the on-ramp.
In June of 2021, Sound Transit's contractor crews closed the eastbound SR 520 off-ramp to Redmond Way and shifted traffic to a temporary off-ramp in order to build the new off-ramp. Next, crews need to build the new westbound SR 520 on-ramp. Unlike the eastbound SR 520 off-ramp, crews do not have enough room to have both a temporary on-ramp and build the new on-ramp at the same time. So, project staff determined that the most viable way to perform this work is to close the westbound on-ramp for approximately four months.
This on-ramp closure is a big deal! Below are some ways you can plan and change how you move in anticipation of the closure. If you have any questions or concerns about this work, please reach out via my contact information below.
What
Four-month closure of WB SR 520 on-ramp from Redmond Way/SR 202 Starting in February 2022.
When
Four months, starting in early February 2022.
Where
On-ramp to eastbound SR 520 from Redmond Way/SR 202.
More
- See below for the planned detours during the closure.
- If you are a transit user, make sure to sign-up for Sound Transit rider alerts and/or King County Metro alerts.
- Budget more time to get to your destination. With the on-ramp being closed, traffic will move differently. Expect to see some backups and longer wait times in the surrounding city streets.
- Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change.
 Map 1: Detour to west bound SR 520 from eastbound Redmond Way.
 Map 2: Detour to westbound SR 520 from westbound Northeast 76th Street or Northeast Union Hill Road.
Contact us
Outreach Specialist: charlie.hockett@soundtransit.org or 206-553-3736
After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395
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