Washington motorists beware: I-405 in Bothell is set to close in both directions for two upcoming weekends.
Plan Ahead: I-405 to Close Near SR 522 for Two Weekends
Travelers should expect 2-to-3 mile backups on I-405 during the full closures.
WSDOT issued a statement on March 2nd, notifying motorists of the closures set to happen over the first two weekends in March. The closures will allow crews to remove the remaining northbound I-405 ramps over SR 522.
The First Closure is Set for 6 PM on Saturday, March 7th
All lanes of northbound I-405 at the SR 522 Interchange, and all lanes of southbound I-405 from SR 207 to SR 522 will be closed until 4 am Monday, March 9th.
The Next Closure is Set for 9 PM on Friday, March 13th
Crews will close all lanes of northbound I-405 at SR 522, and all southbound lanes from SR 527 to SR 522. All lanes of southbound I-405 could reopen as ealy as 9 am on sunday, March 15th, depending on the crew’s progress. However, the lanes may remain closed until 4 am on Monday, March 16th.
The closures are necessary to complete work on the I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project, which expands and enhances 4.5 miles of I-405 through Bothell…