Date:
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Contact:
Jamie Holter, WSDOT Communications, 206-440-4698 (Seattle)
Crews close lanes on I-5 in north Seattle and SR 520 in Bellevue
SEATTLE – Contractor crews are looking forward to a sunnier forecast that will allow them to resume 56-hour long weekend work to repair broken concrete panels and restripe roadways to allow for smoother commutes.
This weekend drivers will see lane closures on northbound I-5 between Northgate and 130th St. in north Seattle and westbound SR 520 between 130th Ave. NE and 124th Ave NE in Bellevue.
Weekend construction closures
I-5 north Seattle
Crews will close two of four lanes on northbound I-5 between Northgate and 130th St from 8 p.m. Friday, April 3 through 5 a.m. Monday, April 6 to replace 46 cracked concrete panels. Drivers will notice a smoother ride with enhanced traction by Monday morning. We expect 45-minute delays through the construction zone during the day.
This $21 million project generates 210 jobs. www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i5/seattlepavementrepair/
SR 520, Bellevue
Crews will close two lanes of three lanes of westbound SR 520 between 130th Ave NE and 124th Ave NE from 11 p.m. Friday, April 3 through 5 a.m. Monday, April 6 to replace broken and cracked bridge approach panels. We expect up to 30-minute delays through the construction zone during the day.
This $9 million project generates 90 jobs. www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr520/i405towlakesampaving/
What should drivers do?
Drivers are strongly encouraged to take alternate routes or plan for delays.
Drivers should
- plan for delays on northbound I-5 in north Seattle and westbound SR 520 in Bellevue
- check the Web for the latest information before you leave at www.wsdot.wa.gov/construction/2009/today
- check the Seattle traffic map to pinpoint and avoid congestion www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/seattle
- use the overhead freeway signs and the 511 driver information line to get up-to-the minute information on the road.
For more detailed closure information on these projects and other work this weekend, drivers should bookmark http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/construction/2009 and check the “What’s happening now” link.
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