Northbound I-405 closure this weekend in Kirkland for paving

Northbound I-405 will close all lanes in Kirkland from Northeast 70th Street to Northeast 124th Street starting late Friday night until early Monday morning for paving work. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urges drivers to take alternate routes during this period, which will last until June 30 at 4 a. m. The northbound on and off-ramps at Northeast 85th Street will also be closed. This closure is part of a nearly $235 million project aimed at enhancing the I-405 and Northeast 85th Street interchange.

Officials selected this location to improve connections between Downtown Kirkland, Redmond, and I-405. The newly constructed middle level of the interchange will offer improved access for drivers, public transportation riders, bikers, and pedestrians. BRT riders will benefit from a new station situated in the median of both northbound and southbound lanes. The project aims to provide more reliable transportation options for Kirkland residents and commuters.