Project Details
124th NE Ichigo Way to Northup Way project which began construction in June 2023 is now open. Improvements to this section of 124th Avenue Northeast, from Ichigo Way (formerly Northeast 18th Street) to Northup Way, included raising the roadway and widening it to five lanes. Other upgrades: a multi-purpose pathway on the west side of 124th, between Northeast 16th Street and Ichigo Way only, and sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, separated from the street by landscape planters and construct a culvert that fish and wildlife can navigate (full project description and budget information).
Crews are working to install railings and fences, finish up landscaping elements and complete minor work items. The project is estimated to be substantially complete in spring 2025.
Benefits
The 124th Avenue Northeast project will enhance access and circulation for cars, transit, freight, pedestrians and bicycles between Downtown Bellevue, Wilburton and the BelRed area. It will accommodate future growth and new land uses in the area and ensure coordinated design, implementation and appropriate cost sharing with the East Link light rail project.
Schedule
- Spring 2025: Substantial project completion
- Fall 2024: Anticipated construction completion
- March 2023: Construction begins
- October 2022: Construction contract awarded to Active Construction Inc.
- 2017: Funding finalized through a Federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation
Funding
Total project budget of $41.1 million is partially funded by a TIFIA loan. Approved 2021-2027 Capital Investment Program Budget Sheet.
Outreach materials
- Construction alert (June 2023)
- Construction alert (March 2023)
- Electrical tower replacement/monopole installation construction alert (September 2020)
- Roadway cross-section diagram
- Urban design elements diagram
