SR520 Montlake and Lake Washington Off-Ramps Closed Again This Week-end

WSDOT published this information:

Construction update: Westbound SR 520 off-ramps to Montlake and eastbound Arboretum on-ramp closed this weekend, Sept. 21-22 Last weekend’s rain prevented completion of new, temporary westbound off-ramp WSDOT contractor crews will work around the clock this coming weekend to complete the construction of a new, temporary off-ramp to Montlake Boulevard and Lake Washington Boulevard that travelers will use for much of the four-year Montlake Project. We attempted to finish this work last weekend, but rain washed out our plan. Completing this weekend’s work still depends on the weather because it involves paving. The westbound SR 520 off-ramps to Montlake Boulevard and Lake Washington Boulevard will close at 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23. Weekend-long closures like this allow crews to condense their work and avoid what would otherwise be many overnight sessions of potentially noisy work. Whenever possible, the noisiest construction activities this weekend will be done during daytime hours to limit disruptions to neighbors. Additionally, crews will close the eastbound SR 520 on-ramp through the Arboretum to do some soil sampling in preparation for construction of a new eastbound-only bridge over Union Bay. The ramp will be closed from 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23. As always, this work is weather-dependent and subject to change. Highlights of what you need to know for the weekend From 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, the westbound SR 520 off-ramps to Montlake and Lake Washington boulevards will be closed. From 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, the eastbound on-ramp to SR 520 in the Arboretum will be closed. Westbound SR 520 traffic headed to northeast Seattle will be detoured to Northeast 45th Street via northbound I-5. Riding the bus? Be sure to visit King County Metro’s Alerts & Updates page for more information. What to expect following the weekend: Don’t miss your exit Monday morning! On Monday, Sept. 23, westbound drivers exiting to Montlake Boulevard will use the new, temporary off-ramp’s two right lanes. This is a change from current conditions, where drivers use the off-ramp’s left lane to access Montlake Boulevard. Starting Monday, the ramp’s left lane will connect vehicles to Lake Washington Boulevard. What to expect for bicyclists and pedestrians The SR 520 Trail across Lake Washington will be open this weekend. Bike and pedestrian access across the 24th Avenue East overpass will close Friday night, Sept. 20, and remain closed for the duration of the project. When the project is complete, the route will reopen over the new Montlake lid. During project construction, detour routes will be available along Montlake Boulevard. Later this year, we’ll open a separate north-south route for bicyclists and pedestrians that passes under SR 520 east of 24th Avenue. Monday morning Sept. 23, a temporary connection will open from the SR 520 Trail to Montlake Boulevard just north of the Montlake Boulevard off-ramp. Keep your fingers crossed for no rain this weekend so this new trail section can open!