Tomorrow SR520 Tollling Increases, Overnight Tolling Starts And New Montlake Exit

WSDOT published this information about new tolling rates and update on "Rest of the West" with the new Montlake off ramp coming soon:

Heads up: SR 520 bridge toll going up July 1, along with start of overnight tolling Drivers who cross the State Route 520 floating bridge will see will see a 5 percent increase in weekday and weekend toll rates on July 1. In addition, overnight tolling begins that day. Here are the details: Nighttime tolling: Formerly toll-free, bridge crossings between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. will cost $1.25 for those with a Good To Go! pass. Peak-period tolls: During peak commuting hours, the toll’s rate change equates to a 20 cent increase – from $4.10 to $4.30 for Good To Go! pass holders. Additional charge for Pay By Mail: The additional $2 per crossing Pay By Mail charge for drivers without a Good To Go! Pass is not changing. These increases were approved by the Washington State Transportation Commission  in May 2016. As authorized by the state Legislature, tolling on the new floating bridge is designed to generate $1.2 billion toward the $4.5 billion cost of reconstructing SR 520  between I-405 and I-5. If you have questions about tolling on SR 520 or elsewhere in Washington state, please contact the WSDOT Tolling Division at goodtogotolling@wsdot.wa.gov.   Coming soon! New, westbound SR 520 off-ramps to Montlake  New day, new way for drivers In a few weeks, WSDOT will open new off-ramps from the brand new West Approach Bridge North. This will be the first time westbound drivers travel on the new approach structure and use the new off-ramps to Montlake Boulevard and Lake Washington Boulevard.  The new off-ramps are scheduled to open mid-July. The new bridges westbound mainline lanes from the floating bridge's to Montlake are scheduled to open in late August.  The opening of the new WABN structure will take place in phases so that crews can remove the existing ramp to make space for completion of the mainline construction. As we get closer to this change, we will send more detailed information with graphics, videos, weekend work impacts and the specific date of the off-ramp opening. Be sure to stay in the loop by reading these email updates, following us on twitter and visiting our website. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect when the exit lane and off-ramps open: A westbound SR 520 closure from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday the weekend before the westbound off-ramps open. Round-the-clock work during the westbound SR 520 closure.  An earlier exit for the new westbound SR 520 off-ramps, close to the western end of the floating bridge (before the sentinel). Continued construction access via the 24th Avenue East bridge as crews use the MOHAI staging area through the end of the project.