The Brief
- Major traffic routes across the Puget Sound region will be impacted by construction projects this weekend.
- Various roadways will see lane reductions, lane closures, and ramp closures from July 17–20.
- Eastbound I-90, Westbound I-90, SR99 North, Montlake Blvd. and SR-520 closures will be a part of the maintenance and repaving efforts.
SEATTLE – Western Washington drivers are bracing for more traffic woes with the resumption of Revive I-5, following a pause for the FIFA World Cup tournament matches in Seattle.
Several major traffic routes, including Interstate 5, State Route 520, I-90 and SR 99 will be impacted by another round of road work and lane closures this weekend.
WSDOT officials speak on incoming road closures
What they’re saying:
“The work will reduce capacity, leading to longer, less predictable travel times across the eastside and Seattle. Closures on these major routes are necessary to keep projects on schedule following a temporary pause in major construction during world championship soccer matches in Seattle.”
Traffic backups anticipated in Western WA from July 17–20
- “Increased congestion on westbound I-90 in Issaquah and I-90 bridge heading eastbound.”
- “Constrained travel in Seattle with work happening on both I-5 and SR 99.”
- “Increased congestion in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood.”
Eastbound I-90
July 17–18: There will be an overnight closure from 11:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. on July 18. This will be for scheduled maintenance.
Westbound I-90
July 17–19: Closure begins at 8 p.m. on July 17 for paving, and will continue until 2 p.m. on July 19.
SR99 North
“Northbound SR 99 will be reduced to two lanes compared to the normal four on the First Avenue South Bridge from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 for bridge and structure preservation,” read a portion of the WSDOT project page on their website.
Montlake Blvd. and SR-520 ramp closures
July 17–20: Montlake will be closed in both directions from 10 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. on Monday, July 20. This will be for a closure on the boulevard between East Hamlin Street and East Louisa Street.…