Last updated: November 27
The following traffic advisories reflect current conditions as they are known. The listings below reflect construction work that can affect travel on city streets, sidewalks and trails (note: excludes individual lane closures or lane and sidewalk closures associated with development projects). Expect traffic delays or use an alternate route, if possible. Please obey construction signs and flaggers. Construction schedules are subject to change and often do.
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Bellevue’s holiday events season makes its return with nightly performances at the popular Snowflake Lane Nov. 29-Dec. 24. The nightly parade starts at 7 p.m. and requires the following street closures between 6:00 -7:45 p.m.:
- Bellevue Way NE from NE 4th to 8th Streets
- NE 6th Street from 105th Avenue NE to Bellevue Way NE
Please walk, roll, drive and take transit safely this holiday season. Allow extra time to get to your destination, and always keep the weather conditions in mind. Watch for people in crosswalks and driveways, especially downtown and near construction zones.
Also, consider using other modes of transportation when heading downtown. Information about transportation options is available at ChooseYourWayBellevue.org.
Keep up to date on traffic impacts by checking the real-time Bellevue traffic map and cameras and the Transportation Department’s X account.
Current construction impacts
- 111th Avenue NE between NE 4th - NE 3rd Streets and mid-block of NE 3rd Place to 111th Avenue NE: Full road closures at both locations scheduled Sat., Nov. 30 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for mobile crane set-up to transfer equipment to the roof of the Marriot.
- UPDATED — 106th Avenue NE between NE 2nd - NE 4th Streets: Full road closure scheduled from 3:00 p.m. on Dec. 8 through 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 10 for a contractor to dismantle a tower crane. Additionally, the intersection of 106th Ave NE and NE 4th Street will close between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Dec. 9. Access to the SOMA Tower parking garage will be maintained.
Ongoing construction impacts
- Factoria Boulevard SE from SE 38th Street to SE 36th Street: Alternating lane closures starting Jan. 9 for initial construction activities for the Factoria Boulevard Stormwater Conveyance Improvements project. Visit BellevueWA.gov/factoria-stormwater-project for more information
- 124th Avenue NE from Ichigo Way to Northup Way: Crews have begun final construction activities which will take place through the fall including removing construction vehicles and equipment and restoring private properties impacted by the project. Intermittent single-lane closures may be required to complete this work. As you approach the work area, please lower your speeds and follow all flagger instructions, including electronic and detour message signs. The project is anticipated to be substantially complete in fall 2024. More information is available on the project webpage.
- 130th Avenue NE - BelRed Road to NE 20th Street: Starting May 31, 130th Avenue NE will turn into a single, northbound-only to install new utilities and begin the first stage of a new roadway on 130th Avenue NE. Signed detour via 132nd between NE 20th and Bel-Red Road. Local access to businesses will be maintained. Construction anticipated through July 2025. More information is available on the project webpage.
Other agency projects
- Washington State Department of Transportation: SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program. More information on project webpage.
- Washington State Department of Transportation: I-405 Burlington Northern Bridge to Pedestrian Trail Bridge & I-90/East Fork Issaquah Creek Seismic: More information on project webpage
- Northup Way from 116th Avenue NE to NE 33rd Place: Northup Way is reduced to one lane between 116th Avenue NE and NE 33rd Place. The long-term closure will be in effect daily from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Flaggers will alternate traffic through the work zone.
- Washington State Department of Transportation: I-90 - Sunset Creek - Fish Passage: More information on project webpage.
- HOV on-ramp from 142nd Place Southeast to westbound I-90: Starting Feb. 26, the westbound I-90 HOV lane between 142nd Place Southeast and I-405 will close for up to two years for the next stage of construction. This also includes an extended closure of the HOV on-ramp from142nd Place Southeast to westbound I-90. Signed detours will guide people around the ramp closures. Sound Transit and King County Metro will reroute bus routes that serve the 142nd Place Southeast HOV on-ramp.
- One-lane alternating traffic started Nov. 28 2023 for up to 18 months while WSDOT constructs a bridge over Sunset Creek. Temporary signals will be in place for traffic control.
- A long-term closure of the Mountains to Sound Greenway trail is in effect through spring 2024 to create a work zone between 132nd Avenue SE and an area just east of the Sunset Ravine Trail. A signed detour will guide people rolling and walking around the work zone using the sidewalk on the south side of SE 36th Street.
- Washington State Department of Transportation: Renton to Bellevue I-405 Widening and Express Toll Lane Project: More information on project webpage.
- Eastbound SE 8th St under I-405: Single lane closure of eastbound SE 8th St in place 24 hours per day between Oct. 10 – Dec. 6 for pier construction and drainage work .
- Temporary one-way directional signals along Lake Washington Blvd SE in the Lakehurst Lane neighborhood. The signals are at the north and south end of the work zone and the intersections of Lakehurst Lane SE and Bagley Lane. The signals are required for metering drivers through one-lane during non-working hours. Ecoblocks and construction equipment occupy the northbound lane of Lake Washington Blvd SE between112th Avenue SE and Newcastle Beach Park. The temporary one-way directional signals are anticipated through November and could extended if there are construction issues or weather delays.
- King County Eastrail: More information on project webpage.
- King County Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project: King County Wastewater Treatment Division is upgrading its regional sewer line that serves Bellevue and Newcastle. More information on project website.
- King County North Mercer Island/Enatai Sewer Upgrade Project: Crews will locate utilities in north Mercer Island and southwest Bellevue to prepare for major construction activities from spring 2022 and extend until 2025. Sign up for Enatai project area email and text updates from King County on project webpage.
Highway traffic information
Three major highways run through Bellevue. At any given time the state Department of Transportation may be working on projects that can affect traffic in Bellevue. For the most up-to-date information on construction activity, visit WSDOT's web pages: