As early as Friday, Nov. 6, Sound Transit will temporarily close the eastbound bus-only lane and one eastbound general traffic lane on SR 522 (NE Bothell Way) between 60th Ave NE and 73rd Ave NE. Crews need these temporary closures to pour and cure the concrete bus pads that Stride buses will stop on when picking up and dropping off riders. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled to a later date. See map for the work zone.
Crews will temporarily close the eastbound bus-only lane and one eastbound general traffic lane on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. to prepare for weekend concrete bus pad pours at Stride stations. After the concrete bus pads are poured, crews will remove the eastbound general lane closure around work areas. The eastbound bus-only lane will remain closed through 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16 to prevent cars and buses from driving over the concrete bus pads while they harden.
Traffic patterns will change during weekend construction. Buses will merge into general-purpose traffic lanes to bypass the work. Temporary bus stops will remain accessible. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians should follow posted signs and plan for extra travel time.
Riders and drivers will still be able to make right turns in and out of businesses and residences on SR 522 (NE Bothell Way) between 61st Ave NE and 73rd Ave NE. All businesses and residences will remain open and accessible.
Building road improvements is key to ensuring Stride S3 Line buses can move through the route more quickly. This work will allow Sound Transit to deliver fast, frequent, and reliable rapid transit service along S3. For more information on Stride S3 bus service, visit the Stride webpage.
