Northbound lane and ramp closures near I-405/SR 167 interchange in Renton continue through this weekend

  • Wednesday, December 6, 2017 4:09pm
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The I-405/SR 167 interchange is one of the most heavily congested interchanges in the state. Through this project, WSDOT will build a new flyover ramp connecting the HOT lanes on SR 167 to the carpool lanes on I-405 in Renton. This ramp is designed to improve traffic flow and safety at this critical interchange. COURTESY MAP, WSDOT

The I-405/SR 167 interchange is one of the most heavily congested interchanges in the state. Through this project, WSDOT will build a new flyover ramp connecting the HOT lanes on SR 167 to the carpool lanes on I-405 in Renton. This ramp is designed to improve traffic flow and safety at this critical interchange. COURTESY MAP, WSDOT

Weekend late-night drivers who use State Route 167 near the Interstate 405 interchange in Renton should prepare for a double right lane closure and a ramp closure overnight on Friday and Saturday.

Construction crews are taking advantage of the dry weather forecast for this week to make progress on paving the northbound SR 167 roadway to widen the highway. This work is necessary for ongoing construction of a new flyover ramp for the I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector Project.

Weekend lane closures:

Friday, Dec. 8, to the morning of Saturday, Dec. 9 – The two right lanes of northbound SR 167 between South 180th Street and I-405 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9, to the morning of Sunday, Dec. 10 – The two right lanes of northbound SR 167 between South 180th Street and I-405 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

Weekend ramp closures:

Friday, Dec. 8, to the morning of Saturday, Dec. 9 – The northbound SR 167 ramp to northbound I-405 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. A signed detour will be in place.

Saturday, Dec. 9, to the morning of Sunday, Dec. 10 – The northbound SR 167 ramp to northbound I-405 will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. A signed detour will be in place.

For the latest construction closure information for this project, please visit the I-405 Construction Updates page and the King County Construction Updates page.




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