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Washington Department of Transportation
Major elements of the project include the new Roanoke lid, the new Portage Bay Bridge, an extension of the SR 520 Trail, and new or upgraded bike and pedestrian connections from the lid and the Bill Dawson Trail.
CELEBRATING 520'S FINAL CHAPTER: CONSTRUCTION IS A GO ON THE PORTAGE BAY BRIDGE AND ROANOKE LID PROJECT!
November 6, 2024
The blog celebrates the launch of the Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project, the final major phase of the SR 520 corridor reconstruction. It outlines the project's scope, including replacing the aging and seismically vulnerable Portage Bay Bridge with two earthquake-resistant bridges, adding a landscaped lid over SR 520, extending the regional SR 520 Trail, and enhancing transit and carpool connections. The blog also reflects on the significance of this milestone in improving regional mobility and safety, with construction starting in 2024 and expected completion by 2031.
BREAKING GROUND AND BUILDING A BETTER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
October 18, 2023
The blog highlights the groundbreaking for the I-405/Northeast 85th Street Interchange and Inline Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Station Project in Kirkland, Washington. It focuses on the project's goals of improving transit efficiency, traffic flow, and connectivity in the I-405 corridor while emphasizing the role of regional collaboration in enhancing transportation infrastructure for future needs.
Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar speaks about the benefits of the 85th Interchange Project and Bus Rapid Transit for Kirkland and other communities.