The Brief
- Northbound I-405 between Renton and Bellevue will be closed this weekend.
- WSDOT is encouraging drivers to seek alternative routes this Father’s Day Weekend.
- The project is a major upgrade to fix one of the state’s worst bottlenecks, with a focus on smoother commutes.
KING COUNTY, Wash. – Northbound I-405 between Renton and Bellevue will be closed this weekend, and officials are warning travelers to expect delays and seek alternative routes.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), all northbound lanes of I-405 will be closed from North Southport Drive/Sunset Boulevard Northeast to Coal Creek Parkway Southeast beginning Friday night.
Keep reading for the full closure schedule and the reason behind the construction.
When will I-405 close this weekend?
WSDOT says northbound I-405 will be closed from 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, to 4 a.m. Monday, June 16. A signed detour will be in place.
Several northbound on- and off-ramps will also be closed, including:
- Sunset Boulevard Northeast on-ramp to northbound I-405
- Northeast 30th Street on- and off-ramps (Exit 6)
- Northeast 44th Street on- and off-ramps (Exit 7)
- Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast on- and off-ramps (Exit 8)
- Coal Creek Parkway Southeast off-ramp (Exit 10)
Drivers are advised to use alternative routes, travel during off-peak hours and plan ahead.
Why is I-405 closed between Renton and Bellevue?
The closure supports construction on WSDOT’s I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes project, which aims to relieve congestion, improve safety and provide more reliable travel options along one of the state’s busiest corridors.…