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Bellevue Way SE to eastbound I-90 overnight ramp closures

Publish Date

Work continues on the cast-in-place long span rail bridge over I-90. Crews are planning nightly closures of the Bellevue Way SE to eastbound I-90 ramp to perform work on the elevated guideway.

When

  • Monday, June 3 – Thursday (Friday morning), June 6, nightly closures 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.: Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change. 

Where

  • Ramp from Bellevue Way SE to eastbound I-90 

More

  • Bellevue Way SE to I-90 east detour: from Bellevue Way SE, travel west on I-90 and take the first exit onto East Mercer Way. Follow the detour signs back to eastbound I-90.
  • Sound Transit's contractor is permitted to work expanded hours in the I-90 corridor and adjacent to Bellevue Way Southeast, including 24-hour work in this area.
  • Plan ahead, leave early and allow extra time to reach your destination.
  • Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change.
Map of Bellevue Way Southeast to East I-90 ramp closure detour.

 

I-405 to westbound I-90 overnight ramp closures and lane reductions on westbound I-90

Work continues on the cast-in-place long span rail bridge over I-90. Crews plan to close all ramps from I-405 to westbound I-90 to reinstall the 'traveler crane' over I-90.

When

  • Thursday, June 6 (Friday morning), 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.: Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change. 

Where

  • I-405 north to westbound I-90 general purpose ramps: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • I-405 south to westbound I-90 ramp: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • I-405 south to westbound I-90 HOV ramp: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

More

  • I-405 to I-90 detour: from I-405, drivers should follow detour signs to I-90 east. Exit at 150th Ave SE toward Eastgate Way then proceed to the westbound I-90 exit toward Seattle.
  • Sound Transit's contractor is permitted to work expanded hours in the I-90 corridor and adjacent to Bellevue Way Southeast, including 24-hour work in this area.
  • Plan ahead, leave early and allow extra time to reach your destination.
  • Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change.
Map of I-90 west ramp closure detour.

 

East Link construction progress photos

Just a few years after crews began building the 14-mile East Link light rail extension, work on the project is more than half-complete. Check out and join the East Link Light Rail Facebook Group for additional project updates and construction progress photos.

Reminder of ongoing closures

  • Bellevue Way SE reversible lane configuration
  • Sidewalk closures and detours on Bellevue Way SE and 112th Ave SE
  • *Update* Bellevue Way SE to I-90 west HOV ramp long term closure (closed through May 1, 2020)
  • 112th Ave SE daytime lane reductions
  • 112th Ave SE bypass road
  • Closure of SE 15th at 112th Ave SE
  • Winters House and Blueberry Farm Closure and new temporary lot

Get more information on previously announced long-term and ongoing closures here.

Night work over I-90

Work continues on the cast-in-place long span rail bridge over I-90. Ramp and lane closures will be necessary to safely complete installation of girders and temporary light plants will be used to illuminate the work area.

Monday-Thursday night (Friday morning) 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.: Work to construct the long-span bridges over I-90 is expected to continue into mid-2019. Sound Transit's contractor is permitted to work expanded hours in the I-90 corridor and adjacent to Bellevue Way Southeast, including 24-hour work in this area.

Get more information on long-span construction here.

Contact us

Outreach Specialist: jason.hampton@soundtransit.org or 206-903-7177
After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395