Last updated: August 8
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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Current construction impacts
- NEW — 109th Ave NE between NE 9th - NE 10th Streets: Full road closure from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Aug. 17 for a mobile crane set up. Access to GIS Plaza will be available from NE 10th Street.
Ongoing construction impacts
- NE 12th Street multipurpose path at the corner of NE 12th Street/112th Avenue NE: The path remains closed for construction activities at Bellevue Fire Station 10. Detour signs instruct pedestrians and cyclists to use the sidewalk on the south side of NE 12th Street. The path is expected to re-open later this summer.
- 150th Ave SE and I-90: Starting Jun. 30, the city began work to improve highway access to I-90. More information is on the project webpage.
- I-90 Eastbound Offramp to 150th Ave SE: Shoulder closure along offramp to 150th Ave SE. in effect daily from 5:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
- 150th Ave SE & SE 37th St Intersection: Shoulder closures at the corners of 150th Ave SE and SE 37th St intersection in effect daily from 9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m., Sunday-Thursday.
- UPDATED — 150th Ave SE & SE Eastgate Way Intersection: Lane closure along the 150th Ave SE southbound interior lane, starting at SE Eastgate Way extending south approximate 0.2 miles. Nightwork hours are Aug.18-28, from 9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m., Monday-Thursday.
- 130th Avenue NE - BelRed Road to NE 20th Street: Starting Feb. 4, traffic on 130th Avenue NE will shift into a single, southbound-only lane to continue demolition, grading and utility work on the east side of 130th Avenue NE. Signed detour via 132nd between NE 20th and Bel-Red Road. Local access to businesses will be maintained. Construction anticipated through fall 2025. More information is available on the project webpage.
Pavement Preservation Program
Paving season is typically from April to October. Flaggers will be onsite for traffic control and pedestrian access maintained unless otherwise indicated. More information about the paving program, including weekly updates on the program webpage.
Work is weather dependent. Expect delays. Please slow down for the safety of workers and all travelers.
ADA upgrades scheduled at the following locations between July 28 – August 8. Traffic may be reduced to one-way alternating traffic, expect delays. Work hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- SE 47th Place (approximately 14600 block) and 164th Place SE Intersection
- SE 26th Place / SE 26th Street between 128th Avenue SE and Richards Road
- 132nd Avenue NE between NE 8th Street and Bel-Red Road NE
- 143rd Place SE between SE 16th Street and SE 12th Street
- Lake Hills Blvd between 143rd Avenue SE and 145th Place SE
Note: Pavement work is complete for the Downtown National Highway System (NHS) Overlay that began in the spring. Overnight work will continue to finish restriping the lanes.
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 7:00 a.m.-3:00 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.
- Long term closure of Southeast Eastgate Way: Construction on the new bridge across Sunset Creek along Southeast Eastgate Way is scheduled to start April 21, requiring a six-month closure of both travel lanes between Seattle Humane and Polaris at Eastgate.
- A signed detour will be in place and local access will be permitted to the east and west of the work zone. Bus stops on SE Eastgate Way will also be relocated. The closure will be in place 24/7 but construction will primarily occur during the day between 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Long term closure of Southeast Eastgate Way: Construction on the new bridge across Sunset Creek along Southeast Eastgate Way is scheduled to start April 21, requiring a six-month closure of both travel lanes between Seattle Humane and Polaris at Eastgate.
- Washington State Department of Transportation: Renton to Bellevue I-405 Widening and Express Toll Lane Project: More information on project webpage.
- 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: