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East Link Extension Mercer Island Station

Weekend Island Crest Way Ramp Closures: August 17 & 24

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Station construction has progressed this summer as crews have recently completed installing the steel for the platform’s canopy. In the coming weeks, work will continue to form and pour the concrete track slabs before rail is installed. 

To pour these slabs, crews will need to close the Island Crest Way eastbound HOV off-ramp and the Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp on Saturday August 17 & 24 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. During these closures, drivers can use the Island Crest Way eastbound general purpose off-ramp and the 76th Ave. westbound on-ramp.

What

Forming and pouring concrete track slabs at the Mercer Island Station.

When

Saturday, August 17 & 24, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where

Island Crest Way eastbound HOV off-ramp and Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp.

More

  • The Island Crest Way eastbound HOV off-ramp and the Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp will close Saturday August 17 & 24, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Crews will form and pour concrete track slabs at the station platform.
  • The 76th Ave. SE westbound on-ramp and Island Crest Way eastbound general purpose off-ramp will remain open during these closures.
  • Plan ahead, leave early and allow extra time to reach your destination.
  • Due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues, dates and times are subject to change.
Map of closure area near Mercer Island