Start planning to spend some extra time on the roads this weekend, as construction projects may slow you down. There will be closures on two busy corridors, so travelers should prepare for increased congestion.
Eastbound SR 18 closure
Work for an extended weekend closure has already started on eastbound SR 18. All eastbound lanes are closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and I-90.
At least one eastbound lane is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, with additional work continuing in the eastbound lane.
This is so crews can reinstall guardrail, curbing, and stormwater drains through Thursday, April 30. This is all part of the I-90 – SR 18 Interchange Improvements project.
Southbound I-405 closure
In Renton, crews will close southbound I-405 between SR 169 and SR 167 beginning as early as 11:59 p.m. on Friday and reopen it by 4 a.m. Monday. Travelers can follow a signed detour route…