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I-405/Northeast 132nd Street Interchange Project

Project overview

WSDOT and design-build contractor Graham Contracting, Ltd. will construct a new on-ramp to northbound I-405 and a new off-ramp from southbound I-405 at Northeast 132nd Street in Kirkland. This type of interchange is known as a half-diamond. After this project is complete, travelers will have the option to access I-405 at Northeast 132nd Street, rather than traveling to the heavily congested Northeast 124th Street or Northeast 160th Street interchanges. The project design includes roundabouts at the intersections of the new ramps to better manage traffic flow. The design also includes sidewalk and bicycle lane enhancements along both sides of Northeast 132nd Street and along connecting streets in the project vicinity. The project also improves drainage, water quality and fish barrier correction to create over a half mile of new upstream fish habitat.

Timeline
Spring 2022 - Spring 2024
Project status
Construction
Funding
$47.75 million (contractor’s bid amount)
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What to expect

Northeast 132nd Street closed between 116th Way Northeast and Totem Lake Boulevard Northeast from 8 p.m. Friday, March 15 through 5 a.m. Monday, March 18 

*Update: A previous update indicated that the intersection of Northeast 132nd Street and Totem Lake Boulevard would remain open during the closure. The intersection of Northeast 132nd Street and Totem Lake Boulevard will now be closed and only open to local access. A previous message also indicated Totem Lake Boulevard as part of this detour route. Instead, travelers will use 120th Avenue Northeast to travel along the detour. See full details below and an updated detour graphic attached. 

Crews will close the Northeast 132nd Street between 116th Way Northeast and Totem Lake Boulevard Northeast to complete culvert installation work. This closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 15 and conclude by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 18. 

Below is a summary of traffic changes for drivers in the area: 

  • Northeast 132nd Street will be closed between 116th Way Northeast and Totem Lake Boulevard Northeast from 8 p.m. Friday, March 15 through 5 a.m. Monday, March 18. 
  • Travelers on eastbound Northeast 132nd Street use southbound 111th Avenue Northeast, eastbound Northeast 128th Street, and northbound 120th Avenue Northeast.  
  • Travelers on westbound Northeast 132nd Street use southbound 120th Avenue Northeast, westbound Northeast 128th Street, and northbound 111th Avenue Northeast. 
  • Travelers on southbound 116th Avenue Northeast use eastbound Northeast 133rd Place/134th Street Northeast and southbound 121st Avenue Northeast. 
  • Local and business access will be maintained within the closure area with the assistance of flaggers. 
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained during culvert installation work. 
Alt text: Updated map of traffic changes for drivers during the closure of 116th Way Northeast and Totem Lake Boulevard Northeast

 

Nighttime paving work on local streets begins Monday, March 25 

Crews will complete paving work on the nights of Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29. This work will take place overnight to limit impacts to the traveling public and allow crews to safely complete paving operations outside of peak travel periods.  

Work areas include city roads throughout the project area. Please expect periods of increased nighttime noise during the duration of this work. Crews will use temporary single-lane closures with flaggers to allow traffic to travel safely in the area. 

Completing the paving work is one of the final steps toward allowing crews to complete the I-405/Northeast 132nd Street Interchange Project by spring 2024. 

The project includes roundabouts at the intersections of the new ramps and Northeast 132nd Street.