Project news

• Preliminary engineering for this project began in July 2017.
   

Overview
The Washington State Department of Transportation will construct a new half-diamond interchange to and from the north at NE 132nd Street in Kirkland. This project is designed to improve access to the Totem Lake area.

Needs & benefits

Why is WSDOT constructing this new interchange?
Constructing the new interchange at Northeast 132nd Street will help increase access to I-405 and reduce reliance on heavily congested Northeast 124th Street and Northeast 160th Street interchanges.

The End Result
This new interchange will allow travelers to access I-405 to and from the north at NE 132nd Street; provide local street improvements, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and install environmental enhancements, including stormwater improvements.

Project Goals

• Improves access to Totem Lake regional growth center and surrounding neighborhoods
• Reduces reliance on heavily congested Northeast 124th Street and Northeast 160th Street interchanges
• Provides environmental enhancements

Timeline

• 2017-2020: Preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition and environmental review
• 2021: Construction start
• 2023: Expected project completion