Date:  Friday, May 16, 2008

Contact: Broch Bender, Benderb@wsdot.wa.gov, WSDOT Communications, 206-440-4455 (Seattle)

SEATTLE – Seattle Police will close SR 513 (Montlake Boulevard) and ramps leading to the Montlake Bridge for the Nordstrom Beat the Bridge run Sunday, May 18 in the morning.

Closures:

• The Montlake Bridge will be closed to traffic starting at 7:30 a.m. with all lanes re-opening by 10 a.m.
• Ramps from SR 520 to northbound Montlake Boulevard will also be closed at between approximately 8:15 a.m. and 9 a.m.
• WSDOT bridge crew will close the Montlake Bridge to marine traffic between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. for the race.

We recommend drivers plan ahead, use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible during this time. Expect significant congestion in these neighborhoods through noon. Drivers can check the real-time traffic cameras before they leave to check congestion levels on SR 520 and the Montlake ramps. www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/seattle/sr520_montlake.htm#cam

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