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Reschedule work for lane reduction at NE 185th Street overcrossing near Shoreline Stadium

Publish Date

This work has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 23rd, drivers can expect heavy traffic at Northeast 185th Street and 5th Avenue Northeast as Sound Transit begins Phase 2 of the Northeast 185th Street overcrossing work. Riders should expect traffic delays and use suggested detours.

Visit www.soundtransit.org/185thchanges for more information on construction activities at NE 185th Street

What

  • Sound Transit will begin Phase 2 of the Northeast 185th Street construction. For more information regarding the phases of construction at Northeast 185th Street make sure to visit www.soundtransit.org/185thchanges.
  • Crews will cut and cover to construct the south side of the light rail tunnel under 185th Street and realign 5th Avenue Northeast to the south.
  • Traffic on Northeast 185th Street will be reduced to one single lane with temporary signals for alternating one-way traffic.
  • 5th Avenue Northeast will be fully closed between Northeast 183rd and Northeast 185th Streets and open to local access only north of Northeast 180th Street. 
  • Residents and drivers should expect traffic delays, noise and vibration from construction work.
  • Flaggers will be on site to direct pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists.
  • A roundabout was installed at Northeast 185th Street and 10th Avenue Northeast to reduce the traffic congestion.
  • When Lynnwood Link opens in 2024, the City of Shoreline will evaluate the roundabout at Northeast 185th Street and 10th Avenue Northeast to determine if it should remain or be removed. To provide feedback regarding the future of the roundabout, please contact the City of Shoreline.

When

  • The full closure of 5th Avenue Northeast will begin as early as June 23rd from Northeast 183rd Court to Northeast 185th Street and 5th Avenue Northeast. There will be local access only. 
  • The work for Phase 2 of this construction will take approximately one year. 
  • Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional night work.        

Where

  • Northeast 185th Street and 5th Avenue Northeast, east of Interstate 5.
  • 5th Avenue Northeast is closed between Northeast 183rd Court and Northeast 185th and will only remain open to local access only south of 183rd Court.
  • See maps for traffic impacts and detours.

Map

Map of traffic impacts and detours at Northeast 185th Street and 5th Avenue Northeast.