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East Link Extension South Bellevue Station

Saturday lane reductions on Bellevue Way SE

Publish Date

Over the upcoming weekend, crews will close two lanes of Bellevue Way SE between the South Bellevue Station site and the "Y" at 112th Ave SE, two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Crews will utilize the weekend closure, to deliver precast panels for a storm water vault near Winters House and place concrete for the light rail trackway.

What

Two way traffic will be maintained on Bellevue Way SE and all ramps to/from I-90 will remain open. 

When

Weekend of June 15-16

Where

Bellevue Way SE, between the South Bellevue Station site and the "Y" at 112th Ave SE

More

  • Work hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Please use alternate routes and avoid driving in the area if possible
  • Please follow the direction of flaggers and signage in order to safely reach your destination
  • Equipment: Excavators, paving equipment and graders
  • Crews will minimize noise, dust and debris to the extent possible.
  • Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change
Map of construction impacts on Bellevue Way Southeast between the South Bellevue Station site and the "Y" at 112th Avenue Southeast.

 

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

Monday, June 17 – Tuesday, June 18, nightly closures, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.: This work is expected to last two nights. Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change. 

Where

Monday, June 17 (Tuesday morning):
  • Left general purpose lane of westbound I-90: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Right general purpose lane of westbound I-90: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • I-90 westbound HOV lane: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • 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.
  • Richards Rd/ SE 32nd St.to westbound I-90 ramps: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 
Tuesday, June 18 (Wednesday morning):
  • 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-405 to I-90 westbound ramp closure details.

 

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
  • 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