This project includes construction of new raised intersections on 108th and 110th Avenues NE, at NE 6th Street in downtown Bellevue. It aims to improve safety and accessibility to the transit center for both pedestrians and buses. The raised intersections will provide a seamless street crossing for people walking and rolling between the East Link light rail station and the Bellevue Transit Center. They are located along the future Grand Connection, a signature, pedestrian-focused corridor through the heart of downtown Bellevue.
Intersection closures
Full intersection closures are needed to complete the raised intersections. Bellevue Transit Center bus stop locations will be temporarily relocated for some of the closures — see below for dates and times. Please visit Sound Transit and King County Metro’s websites for additional information on impacts to transit.
108th Avenue NE and NE 6th Street
The planned closure dates for this intersection are:
- 5 a.m. Thursday, August 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, August 14
- Work will be continuous, 24 hours a day
- 10 p.m. Friday, September 8 to 5 a.m. Monday, September 11
- Work will be continuous, 24 hours a day
The Bellevue Transit Center will be closed during both of these closures and temporary bus stops will be setup on 106th Ave NE at NE 6th St.
110th Avenue NE and NE 6th Street
The planned closure dates for this intersection are:
- 7 a.m. Monday, August 14 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 25
- Work will be 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- 7 p.m. Friday, August 25 to 5 a.m. Monday, August 28
- Work will be continuous, 24 hours a day
- 5 a.m. Monday, August 28 to Wednesday, August 30 — NE 6th St will be closed east of 110th Avenue NE. Detour via 112th Avenue NE and NE 8th and NE 4th streets. Access to the Bravern garage off of NE 6th Street will be maintained
The Bellevue Transit Center will be closed 7 p.m. Friday August 25 to 5 a.m. Monday August 28th. Temporary bus stops will be setup on 106th Ave NE at NE 6th St.
Please note that construction schedules are subject to change and often do.
Benefits
The Bellevue Transportation Department plans to:
- Construct new raised, concrete intersections
- Replace existing sidewalks
- Replace existing traffic signal system
- Replace water main under 110th Ave NE at NE 6th St
Schedule
- Design Start: Spring 2021
- Design Complete: Fall 2022
- Construction Begins: May 2023
- Construction Complete: October 2023