Last updated: November 26
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 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
- NEW — 128th Avenue SE between SE 3rd Street and SE 4th: Full road closure scheduled daily from Dec. 1 – Dec. 5 between 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. for a franchise utility to make upgrades to their facilities in the city right of way. The road will be open outside of working hours.
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.
- UPDATED — 150th Ave SE and SE Eastgate Way Intersection: All lanes have re-opened to traffic along 150th Ave SE which is expected to improve access to and from I-90. No lane closures are currently scheduled for the next couple of months of the project but expect shoulder work in the daytime and evening hours.
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.
Other agency projects
- Washington State Department of Transportation: I-90/East Channel Bridge project: More information on the project page
- 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.
- UPDATED — Two weeks of overnight lane and ramp closures on both directions Interstate 90:
- Westbound I-90 closures (Dec. 1-Dec.5, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.)
- Up to three lanes between I-405 and 156th Avenue Southeast.
- Ramps to northbound and southbound I-405.
- On-ramps from 142nd Place and 148th, 150th and 156th avenues southeast.
- Off-ramp to 150th Avenue Southeast
- Easttbound I-90 closures (Dec. 4-Dec.5 and Dec. 8 -Dec.12. 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.)
- Up to three lanes between I-405 and 150th Avenue Southeast.
- Northbound and southbound I-405 ramps to eastbound I-90.
- Off-ramp to 142nd Place Southeast
- Westbound I-90 closures (Dec. 1-Dec.5, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.)
- UPDATED — Two weeks of overnight lane and ramp closures on both directions Interstate 90:
- 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. Community members can find more information on the project website or by signing up for King County's project updates. For questions, contact the project team at CoalCreekProject@kingcounty.gov,
- UPDATED — Coal Creek Parkway SE near Factoria Boulevard SE: As early as Monday, Dec. 1, the contractor will have a temporary, northbound single-lane closure on Coal Creek Parkway Southeast, near Factoria Boulevard Southeast for at least one week.Work hours are Mon.-Fri. from 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Expect traffic delays. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic. Drivers and cyclists will share a lane when traveling through the work area and are advised to use caution.
- The Red Cedar trailhead will remain closed to all public use during this work. Other trailheads in the area such as the Cinder Mine, Red Town, Coal Creek Family YMCA, and Forest Drive trailheads are available for trail users.
- UPDATED — Coal Creek Parkway SE near Factoria Boulevard SE: As early as Monday, Dec. 1, the contractor will have a temporary, northbound single-lane closure on Coal Creek Parkway Southeast, near Factoria Boulevard Southeast for at least one week.Work hours are Mon.-Fri. from 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Expect traffic delays. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic. Drivers and cyclists will share a lane when traveling through the work area and are advised to use caution.
- 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: