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Upcoming I-90 ramp closures

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As part of East Link construction, crews working for Sound Transit will remove sign bridges along I-90 that are no longer necessary. This work will make way for future installation of the overhead catenary system that will carry the wires to provide electricity to light rail vehicles. Work will occur along the East Channel Bridge and to safely complete this work, crews will close the I-405 southbound to I-90 westbound HOV ramp. See map below for more information. 

What

Overnight sign bridge removal along the East Channel Bridge in Bellevue. 

When

Monday, April 15, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Where

I-405 southbound to I-90 westbound HOV ramp 

More

  • The I-405 southbound to I-90 westbound HOV ramp will close Monday, April 15 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The I-405 southbound to I-90 westbound general purpose ramp will remain open.
  • Crews will remove existing sign bridges that are no longer necessary.
  • 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.

Contact us

Outreach Specialist: zack.ambrose@soundtransit.org or 206-903-7176
After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395

Map of traffic detours for I-405 and I-90 for Monday, April 15.

 

Island Crest Way ramp closures extended

Crews continue to make progress at the Mercer Island Station. In the coming weeks, glass curtain walls, elevators and escalators will be installed. To safely complete this work, crews will need to close both the Island Crest Way eastbound HOV off-ramp and the Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp during off-peak hours for the next three weeks.

What

Installation of metal framing, duct banks, glass curtain walls and elevators and escalators for the Mercer Island Station.

When

Monday – Friday, April 15 - May 3, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where

Island Crest Way Eastbound HOV off-ramp and Island Crest Way Westbound HOV on-ramp

More

  • The Island Crest Way eastbound HOV off-ramp and the Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp will close Monday – Friday, April 15 – May 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Crews will continue installing metal framing, pour concrete duct banks, install glass curtain walls and begin installation of escalators and elevators. 
  • The 76th Avenue Southeast westbound on-ramp and Island Crest Way eastbound general purpose off-ramp will remain open during these closures.
  • 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.

Contact us

Outreach Specialist: zack.ambrose@soundtransit.org or 206-903-7176
After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395

Map of on and off-ramp closures on Island Crest Way for April 15 to May 3.