SEATTLE -
The westbound closure of I-90 is quickly approaching and the DOT is urging drivers to change their travel habits now. Starting Monday, July 6 all westbound lanes will be funneled to the express lanes.
During that time crews will be replacing aged and worn expansion joints on the westbound bridge and center roadway. The DOT says drivers may face some of the worst congestion ever across Lake Washington.
Some traffic engineers predict delays of an hour or more between Issaquah and Seattle. Transportation officials say your best bet to beat delays is to work from home, avoid crossing Lake Washington or travel very early in the morning.
The DOT is hoping to have the work done by July 20, more than a week ahead of schedule.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Department spokeswoman Dewey Potter said the city has no obligation to conduct a State Environmental Protection Act review prior to hosting a one-time event on city property.
Information below from: Washington State Department of Transportation
I-90 construction closures include:
·Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2: Two westbound lanes closed from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly on the floating bridge for construction prep work.
·Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2: I-90 express lanes closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for construction prep. From 3 - 10 p.m. daily, crews also will close the northernmost lane of the I-90 express lanes near East Mercer Way on Mercer Island. The lane is the far left lane when traffic is heading eastbound.
·Sunday, July 5: The I-90 express lanes will be completely closed almost all day. At 4 p.m., just one lane will be open on westbound mainline I-90 from Bellevue to Seattle.
·Monday, July 6: By 5 a.m., the mainline lanes of westbound I-90 will be completely closed and all westbound traffic will be funneled into the two express lanes.
During that time crews will be replacing aged and worn expansion joints on the westbound bridge and center roadway. The DOT says drivers may face some of the worst congestion ever across Lake Washington.
Some traffic engineers predict delays of an hour or more between Issaquah and Seattle. Transportation officials say your best bet to beat delays is to work from home, avoid crossing Lake Washington or travel very early in the morning.
The DOT is hoping to have the work done by July 20, more than a week ahead of schedule.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Department spokeswoman Dewey Potter said the city has no obligation to conduct a State Environmental Protection Act review prior to hosting a one-time event on city property.
Information below from: Washington State Department of Transportation
I-90 construction closures include:
·Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2: Two westbound lanes closed from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly on the floating bridge for construction prep work.
·Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2: I-90 express lanes closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for construction prep. From 3 - 10 p.m. daily, crews also will close the northernmost lane of the I-90 express lanes near East Mercer Way on Mercer Island. The lane is the far left lane when traffic is heading eastbound.
·Sunday, July 5: The I-90 express lanes will be completely closed almost all day. At 4 p.m., just one lane will be open on westbound mainline I-90 from Bellevue to Seattle.
·Monday, July 6: By 5 a.m., the mainline lanes of westbound I-90 will be completely closed and all westbound traffic will be funneled into the two express lanes.
