Seattle-area highway closures to cause heavy traffic this weekend

The Brief

  • All northbound lanes of I-405 in Bellevue between Southeast Eighth Street and Northeast Fourth Street will close from 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, until 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19.
  • Traffic delays will extend across the Puget Sound region, exacerbated by ongoing northbound I-5 lane reductions across Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge and eastbound I-90 lane cuts near Snoqualmie.
  • Work involves paving, concrete panel installation, overhead sign construction, and bridge deck repairs, all of which may be rescheduled if rain occurs.

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Washington commuters and weekend travelers should prepare for significant travel delays starting Friday evening, Oct. 16, as state transportation crews execute multiple major highway closures across King and Snohomish counties.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced that all northbound lanes of Interstate 405 in downtown Bellevue will close over the weekend alongside additional lane reductions on northbound Interstate 5 in Seattle and eastbound Interstate 90 in Snoqualmie. Regional transportation officials advise drivers to expect heavy congestion and plan alternate routes or public transit options.

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