SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues late-night work this week on some of its bigger projects, bringing lane and ramp closures.

There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes.

Northbound SR 167 full closure in Renton Monday night

Monday, Nov. 9, WSDOT will shut down all northbound lanes on SR 167 (Valley Freeway) between South 180th Street and I-405.

Crews will install sign bridges that require a full closure for the safety of contractors and commuters.

The following northbound on-/off-ramps will also close:  

• South 43rd Street/South 180th Street on-ramp to northbound SR 167.
• Northbound SR 167 off-ramp to northbound I-405.
• Northbound SR 167 HOV off-ramp to northbound I-405.

Lanes are scheduled to close between 10 p.m. and 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, with a signed detour in place. This work is part of the I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project.

Work is dependent on good weather and may be rescheduled.

Northbound SR 527 overnight lane closures in Bothell

Commuters through Bothell will have lane closures overnight near the I-405/SR 527 interchange for fish passage work, part of the I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project.

Crews will install supports for the new connection under SR 527, bringing lane closures and closing the SR 527 on-ramp to northbound I-405.

Up to two lanes of northbound SR 527 near the I-405 interchange will close overnight.

• 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.
• 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 to 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13.

Work will pause overnight Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

WSDOT says to expect additional closures on SR 527 in November to complete this work.

Eastbound I-90 lane and ramp closures through Mercer Island

Mercer Island commuters will continue to see overnight work for the next couple of months for road repairs. This week crews will replace expansion joints and other structural projects on the eastbound I-90 Mercer Slough bridge.

The following closures are planned from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Sunday night, Nov. 8, through Monday morning, Nov. 16:

• Right lane of eastbound I-90 between East Mercer Way and I-405.
• East Mercer Way on-ramp to eastbound I-90.
• Bellevue Way Southeast on-ramp to eastbound I-90.
• Eastbound I-90 ramps to northbound and southbound I-405.

Signed detours will guide people around nightly ramp closures. Delays are possible through the work zone. Construction is expected to last until June 2027.

Evening and overnight lane closures in Puyallup

WSDOT has scheduled a number of lane and ramp closures this week in the Sumner/Puyallup/South Hill area.

Crews will work on signage, barrier, and striping work. Some of this work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.

This work is part of the SR 167 Completion Project.

SR 167 closure information

Monday, Nov. 9 to the morning of Friday, Nov. 13:

• 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. – One lane of southbound SR 167 will close nightly from SR 410 to North Meridian Avenue. One lane will remain open.

Monday, Nov. 9 to the morning of Friday, Nov. 13:

• 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. – One lane of northbound SR 167 will close nightly from North Meridian Avenue to SR 410. One lane will remain open.

Friday, Nov. 13 to the morning of Saturday, Nov. 14:

• 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. – One lane of southbound SR 167 will close overnight from SR 410 to North Meridian Avenue. One lane will remain open.

Friday, Nov. 13 to the morning of Saturday, Nov. 14:

• 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. – One lane of northbound SR 167 will close overnight from North Meridian Avenue to SR 410. One lane will remain open.

Saturday, Nov. 14 to the morning of Sunday, Nov. 15:

• 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. – One lane of northbound SR 167 will close overnight from North Meridian Avenue to SR 410. One lane will remain open.

SR 512 closure information

Monday, Nov. 9 to the morning of Friday, Nov. 13:

• 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. – One lane of westbound SR 512 will close nightly from SR 167 to East Pioneer Avenue. One lane will remain open.

Monday, Nov. 9 to the morning of Friday, Nov. 13:

• 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. – One lane of eastbound SR 512 will close nightly from East Pioneer Avenue to SR 167. One lane will remain open.

Friday, Nov. 13 to the morning of Saturday, Nov. 14:

• 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. – One lane of westbound SR 512 will close overnight from SR 167 to East Pioneer Avenue. One lane will remain open.

Friday, Nov. 13 to the morning of Saturday, Nov. 14:

• 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. – One lane of eastbound SR 512 will close overnight from East Pioneer Avenue to SR 167. One lane will remain open.

SR 161/North Meridian Avenue closure information

Monday, Nov. 9 to the morning of Friday, Nov. 13:

• 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. – One lane in each direction of SR 161 will close nightly between River Road and Valley Avenue. One lane in each direction will remain open.

People should plan ahead for additional delays, slow down, and use caution while driving near the work zones.

Ramp closure information

Tuesday, Nov. 10 to the morning of Thursday, Nov. 12:

• 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. – One lane of the ramp from eastbound SR 512 to northbound SR 167 will close nightly. One lane will remain open.

Thursday, Nov. 12 to the morning of Friday, Nov. 13:

• 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. – One lane of the ramp from southbound SR 167 to westbound SR 512 will close overnight. One lane will remain open.

Thursday, Nov. 12 to the morning of Friday, Nov. 13:

• 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. – The ramp from southbound SR 167 to westbound SR 512 will close overnight. Drivers will follow a signed detour.
• 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. – The ramp from eastbound SR 512 to southbound SR 167 will close overnight. Drivers will follow a signed detour.

Friday, Nov. 13 to the morning of Saturday, Nov. 14:

• 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. – The ramp from southbound SR 167 to westbound SR 512 will close overnight. Drivers will follow a signed detour.
• 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. – The ramp from eastbound SR 512 to southbound SR 167 will close overnight. Drivers will follow a signed detour.
• 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. – The ramp from northbound SR 167 to westbound SR 512 will close overnight. Drivers will follow a signed detour.
• 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. – The ramp from eastbound SR 512 to northbound SR 167 will close overnight. Drivers will follow a signed detour.

Saturday, Nov. 14 to the morning of Sunday, Nov. 15:

• 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. – The ramp from northbound SR 167 to westbound SR 512 will close overnight. Drivers will follow a signed detour.
• 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. – The ramp from eastbound SR 512 to northbound SR 167 will close overnight. Drivers will follow a signed detour.

Southbound lane closures on I-5 between Kent and Federal Way

WSDOT will work to remove temporary barriers along a 3-mile stretch between Kent and Federal Way, referred to as Midway.

Lane closures include:

Monday, Nov. 9 to the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 10:

• 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. – Up to two lanes of southbound I-5 will close nightly from SR 516 (Exit 149) to South 272nd Street (Exit 147).

Thursday, Nov. 12 to the morning of Friday, Nov. 13:

• 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. – Up to three lanes of southbound I-5 will close nightly from SR 516 (Exit 149) to South 272nd Street (Exit 147).

SR 509 Completion Project information

The SR 509 Completion Project builds three miles of new tolled highway between I-5 and South 188th Street near the south end of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The new highway will be completed in stages. The first mile between I-5 and 24th Avenue South opened in June 2025.

Construction of the final two miles between 24th Avenue South and South 188th Street is underway and currently scheduled to open to traffic in July 2028.

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