Travelers will soon be driving across the new northbound and southbound I-405 bridges spanning Northeast 85th Street in Kirkland. Crews are completing construction of the new bridges this spring, as part of the I-405/Northeast 85th Street and Inline BRT Station Project.
Upcoming lane reductions on southbound and northbound I-405 in April
Southbound I-405 Lane Reduction to 2 lanes
- April 11, 10:30 p.m. - April 14, 6:30 a.m.
- Kirkland, from NE 124th to NE 85th St.
- Express Toll Lanes will be open to all traffic
During the southbound lane reduction, crews will be preparing the roadway for the traffic switch to the new bridge. The general purpose lanes of southbound I-405 will shift to the new bridge during an overnight lane reduction later in April. The southbound ETLs will shift shortly after as part of ongoing nightwork.
Northbound I-405 Lane Reduction to two lanes
- Late April (exact dates to be announced)
- SR 520 to NE 85th St.
- Express Toll Lanes will be open to all traffic
The process will be the same as the southbound switch. Northbound I-405 drivers using the general purpose lanes will start driving on the new northbound bridge. The Express Toll Lanes will shift to the new bridge during the week as part of ongoing nightwork.
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Map of southbound and northbound traffic shifts to the new I-405 bridges. |
Expect increased congestion and plan for additional travel time during the closure. Use alternate routes and travel during off-peak hours to the extent possible.
Details and updates about the lane reductions will be posted on the project webpage. The schedule may change because construction can be unpredictable.
Making room: Weekend closure of Northeast 85th Street in May
- Between Kirkland Way/114th Ave NE and 120th Ave NE
- For demolition of old I-405 bridges and construction of new interchange
- Expect noise, dust, and vibration near the area.
- Details to be shared before closure.
During this closure, crews will demolish the old I-405 bridges to make room for the lower and middle levels of the three-level interchange. After demolition, crews will excavate Northeast 85th Street to make room for a new oblong-shaped roundabout on Level 1 and the multimodal hub on Level 2. Level 2 will provide access for transit riders, carpoolers, express toll lane users, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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Example of an oblong-shaped roundabout near Columbus, Ohio. |
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The new three-level interchange on I-405 in Kirkland. |
Mark your calendar for the next quarterly project update webinar, May 27
The meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming construction work, ask questions, and find out how to stay informed. The project team will hold this meeting via Zoom from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Registration will be posted to the project webpage in early May.
If you have any questions and/or you would like to sign up for project updates, please email I405SR167Program@wsdot.wa.gov. Stay informed by subscribing to WSDOT updates for King County.