I-90 Two Way Transit and HOV Operations - Stage 1

Description

The I-90 Two-Way Transit & HOV Operations project will improve regional mobility by providing safe and reliable two-way transit on I-90 between Bellevue and Seattle. The project will provide full-time HOV lanes for eastbound and westbound traffic on the outer I-90 roadways and will retain the existing reversible lane operations in the center roadway.

Due to funding limitations the project will be implemented in stages. Each stage of the project provides viable and independent transit and transportation benefits that can be funded and constructed as financing becomes available. Three stages have been identified for the project.

Stage 1, which is funded and approved, provides a new HOV lane in the westbound outer roadway, a new HOV direct access ramp at 80th Avenue SE and includes modifications to the Bellevue Way HOV direct access ramp.

Stage 2, will include improvements to eastbound I-90 between 80th Avenue SE in Mercer Island and Bellevue Way.

Stage 3 will provide improvements to eastbound and westbound I-90 between Seattle and 80th Avenue SE on Mercer Island.

Project Facts (Stage 1)

Location:

I-90 between Bellevue Way and 80th Avenue SE in Mercer Island
Sound Transit Budget:

$25.8 million
Funding Partners:

United States Dept of Transportation
Washington State Dept of Transportation
Planning Partners:

City of Bellevue
City of Mercer Island
City of Seattle
Washington State Dept of Transportation
King County Metro Transit
Consultants and Contractors:

HNTB and WSDOT for final design
WSDOT for construction management
Max J. Kuney Co. for construction
Project Timeline:

Final design was completed fall 2006, construction began April 2007 and was completed October 2008.

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