Published May 29 2015
The one-way detour on Southeast Newport Way between 150th Avenue Southeast and 152nd Avenue Southeast was recently rescheduled to the end in May. However, to shorten the project's construction duration and provide overall safety, the one-way closure will continue through the end of July.
This detour couldn't continue without the patience and understanding of those who use this route on a regular basis. We thank the drivers who have been able to negotiate around this roadway construction the last couple of months. The city realizes that this one-way detour is an inconvenience; however, it provides the best scenario for minimizing traffic impacts in the area. By extending the duration of the one-way closure, the contractor will be able to complete the project sooner and then be able to return traffic patterns back to normal conditions.
As in the past several weeks, the detour directs eastbound drivers to Southeast Newport Way, while westbound drivers can continue using the detour on the map below. The primary detour option has drivers taking a left onto 152nd Avenue Southeast and driving west to 148th Place Southeast. The secondary detour has drivers turning right onto Southeast 38th Street and 153rd Avenue Southeast. Metro busses and school busses will be allowed to travel in both the eastbound and westbound directions. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To stay updated about this project's construction activity, electronic message boards will be operating at the north and south end of the project limits. For your convenience, the following communication tools will also be useful:
Traffic Advisories: www.bellevuewa.gov/traffic_advisories.htm
Real Time Bellevue Traffic: www.bellevuewa.gov/trafficmap/
City CIP projects: http://gisweb.bellevuewa.gov/Html5Viewer/index.html?viewer=piyn
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