Summer of construction on NE 85th St, Full closure July 26-29

Published on July 19, 2024

WSDOT sent this bulletin at 07/19/2024 10:32 AM PDT

Summer of construction on Northeast 85th Street, including a full closure from July 26-29

This summer will be significant for the I-405/Northeast 85th Street Interchange and Inline BRT Station Project as crews work to carry out complex construction activities to build new I-405 bridge columns on Northeast 85th Street.

This work will require:

• Reduced left turn lanes to northbound and southbound I-405 on-ramps beginning in July
• Full closure of Northeast 85th Street

Image shows map of the new lane alignment on Northeast 85th Street to create a work zone in the center of the road

Full closure of Northeast 85th Street from July 26 to July 29

Northeast 85th Street between Kirkland Way/114th Avenue Northeast and 120th Avenue Northeast will be closed in both directions from 9 p.m. Friday, July 26 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 29. Signed detours will be in place.

The detour maps for the full closures of Northeast 85th Street can be found by clicking on the links below:

• Northeast 85th Street vehicle detour routes
• Northeast 85th Street pedestrian and cyclist detour routes
• Northeast 85th Street to northbound I-405 on-ramp closure detour routes
• Northbound I-405 off-ramp to Northeast 85th Street closure detour routes
• Northeast 85th Street to southbound I-405 on-ramp closure detour routes
• Southbound I-405 off-ramp to Northeast 85th Street closure detour routes

Expect increased congestion and plan for additional travel time during these weekends. Use alternate routes and travel during off-peak hours if possible.

Details and updates of the full closure will be posted on the WSDOT real-time travel map and the project webpage. The schedule is subject to change due to the nature of construction.

Check out the WSDOT blog to find out more. If you have any questions, please reply to i405sr167program@wsdot.wa.gov. Click on this link if you would also like to subscribe to King County email updates.