The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Montlake Bridge repair project will begin Monday, August 9. This project will require two phases of closures — a 26-day continuous around-the-clock closure through September 3 to general vehicle traffic followed by an additional five weekends of closure to all traffic (vehicle, bike, pedestrian) in the fall. The five weekend closures will not coincide with Husky Football games.
These closures will allow WSDOT to replace the aging grid deck on the Montlake Bridge. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, an average of 40,000 to 66,000 drivers used the bridge daily. This project will keep the bridge in a state of good repair as it continues to support the needs of a growing population.
The bridge will be closed to general vehicle traffic with the exception of first responder vehicles during this first phase of construction. Vehicle traffic will be detoured to State Route 520 and Interstate 5 and all transit will be rerouted as well. Pedestrian and bicycle access will be maintained.
For more information about the project and commuter resources, please visit the UW Transportation Services website.
