The West Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Phase 2, project is the second of five anticipated segments of the Parkway slated for improvements (from Interstate 90 to the Redmond border, south of NE 24th Street). Phase 2 work will extend from the Northeast 200 block to the Northeast 800 block (project map). The project will be done in coordination with Bellevue Utilities' West Lake Sammamish Parkway Water Pressure Project.
Construction impacts
Construction began in late April and is expected to be completed by winter 2021. Southbound traffic will be detoured at NE 24th Street to 173rd Ave SE. Northbound traffic will be detoured along West Lake Sammamish Parkway. Local access will be maintained throughout construction. Area residents received a construction alert detailing the work and detours.
Benefits
Transportation improvements will include new pavement, an 8-10-foot wide multipurpose path on the west side, a landscaped buffer, two 10-foot wide travel lanes and a four-foot shoulder on the east side. In addition to Utilities' work to replace water mains, other improvements will feature new lighting, landscaping, irrigation and storm drainage.
Schedule
- 2018: Design work and public outreach
- 2020: Construction starts
- 2021 (December): All work completed
Funding
The budget for transportation improvements only is $8 million.
Outreach materials
- Project update letter to properties along West Lake Sammamish (December 2020)
- Construction alert (April 2020)
- Project map (February 2018)
- Proposed roadway cross section (April 2018)
- Project mailer (April 2018)
- Commission presentation (April 2018)