I-90

Route ID
090

Spring project will improve safety of guardrails and barriers in King, Snohomish and Whatcom counties

Evening work planned at different sites from March through June

SHORELINE – A project to update and improve the safety of 24 guardrails and barriers across King, Snohomish and Whatcom counties begins mid-March, adding energy-absorbing features to reduce the impacts of crashes.

Emergency repairs require daytime closure of SR 18 near Issaquah, Friday, Dec. 15

ISSAQUAH – People who use State Route 18 between Snoqualmie Pass and south King County will want to plan for alternative routes and extra travel time Friday, Dec. 15. Beginning at 4 a.m. until 2 p.m., the highway will close from Interstate 90 to Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast for emergency asphalt repairs

During the closure, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will remove and repave damaged asphalt.

Long-term eastbound I-90 lane shift signals start of construction on Sunset Creek project

BELLEVUE – A long-term shift of the eastbound Interstate 90 lanes in Bellevue begins later this month, marking the onset of major construction for the nearly 3.5-year I-90 Sunset Creek fish passage project.

Beginning at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, the eastbound lanes will jog to the left and into the newly paved median between the I-405 interchange and 148th Avenue Southeast. Travelers will also encounter a rolling slowdown between 12:01 and 4 a.m. while crews paint new lines on the freeway.

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.